7 B 337838 DUPL GENERAL LIBRARY OF University of Michigan Presented by Jarnes Me Millan 2122162 COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH CUBA, U. S. SENATE. LETTER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, 09 SUBMITTING AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH WAS PURCHASED OR PROCURED AND INTRUSTED TO ANY OFFICER, CIVIL OR MILITARY, IN CUBA DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1899, TO APRIL 30, 1900, THE COST AND VALUE OF THE SAME, AND THE USES TO WHICH SAID PROPERTY HAS BEEN PUT AND THE DISPOSITION WHICH HAS BEEN MADE THEREOF. W W PART 8. MARCH 28, 1901. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1901. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, March 12, 1901. SIR: In further response to the resolution of your honorable com- mittee of May 30, 1900, calling for a report of the revenues and expenditures in the island of Cuba from date of American occupation to and including April 30, 1900, in order to comply with the direction to your committee, reading- said committee shall also report a statement of the personal property which was purchased or procured and intrusted to any officer, civil or military, in Cuba within said time, the cost and value of the same, and the uses to which said property has been put and the disposition which has been made thereof- I have the honor to transmit, under separate cover, statements of per- sonal property purchased by various officers during the months of January and February, 1900. Reports for subsequent months will follow. Very respectfully, Hon. O. H. PLATT, ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of War. United States Senate. Chairman Senate Committee on Relations with Cuba, 3 4 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Articles. February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 5 John Wanamaker 2 ounces metal developer 48 platine aristo paper. $1.50 1.40 $2.90 Ros & Sons 426 feet lumber 16.61 Pablo Rurda. 204 pounds bread Used at the Marine-Hospital Service office at Santiago de Cuba. Used in repairs to disinfecting bark Rough Rider. 12. 24 Subsistence of crew on bark Rough Rider and steam launch Branham. Disposed of by Herman B. Parker, U.S. M. H.S. Do. Do. Virginio porro.. $0.10 1 quart turpentine.. .18 Used in pumping steam launch Bran- ham. Do. 1 coupling .15 Used in repairs to steam launch Bran- Do. ham. 1 pound vermilion paint .30 Used in painting steam launch Bran- Do. ham. 1 pound green paint.. .20 .do Do. 2 pounds putty .40 .do Do. 75 pounds galvanized iron. 7.50 .do Do. 6 feet galvanized iron .30 .do 1 box tacks .08 ..do Do. Do. 9.21 Herman Baumgarten 1 seal and press. 5.50 Wells Engineering Co. Kensington Engine Works, | 249 feet pipe coverings, magnesia; 54 L cov- Limited. 1 set pipe-fitting tools-wrenches, cutter, vise. 41.67 Used on launch Santiago.. 188.94 erings, magnesia; 16 T coverings, mag- nesia; 14 valve coverings, magnesia; 14 valve coverings, angle, magnesia; 390 square feet blocks. G. M. Guiteras, passed assist- | 1 door lock ant surgeon, M. H. S. 1.50 6 Mazario Marin Subsistence supplies.. 3.50 Frederick Pomroy, captain | 5 pounds copper.. $0.60 U. S. V., United States commissary subsistence Used in office at Santiago de Cuba quarantine station. Used in the United States Marine- Hospital Service, Santiago, Cuba. Number in set not stated; disposed of by Herman B. Parker, U. S. M. H. S. Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of by Herman B. Parker, U.S. M. H.S. Used on door of water-closet, No. 22 Disposed of under the direction of Mercaderes street. Furnished to detained passengers at Cayo Puerto. Subsistence furnished, to detained passengers and crew of Half Moon, month of January. G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, M. H.S. Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. department, Nuevitas, Cuba. 18 bottles malted milk. 6.57 do 8 pounds granulated sugar .45 do 12 pounds soda crackers.. 2.16 do 7 cans corned beef. 1.11 do 3 pounds salt .03 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 5 6 cans condensed milk .62 .do Do. 13 cans peaches... 2.21 .do Do. 4 cans salmon .74 ..do Do. 3 cans ham .48 do Do. 2 pounds candles .21 ..do Do. 12 boxes matches. 12 pounds bacon. 1 can opener .05 do Do. .92 do Do. .07 .do Do. • 6 cakes soap .40 do Do. 5 pounds rice. .27 ..do Do. 2 cans pigs feet. .34 .do Do. 7 cans chicken soup. 1.61 .do Do. 19 pounds potatoes .50 .do Do. 3 pounds onions .09 do Do. 2 cans jelly .48 .do Do. 35 pounds flour. .73 .do Do. 10 cans condensed milk 1.28 ..do Do. 1 can lard .34 .do Do. 3 bottles pickles .61 .do Do. 13 pounds ham 1.63 .do Do. · 10 pounds fresh beef. 1.20 300 pounds ice. 2.40 do .do Do. • Do. 28.10 1 flag pole 2.00 Placed on the quarantine station, Nuevitas. Do. 600 blank forms. 5.00 Used as health certificate, office Nue- vitas quarantine station. Do. 3 brushes $1.00 Do. 2 cans paint. .40 Do. 1 pounds paint, burnt sienna. .30 Do. 12 sheets sandpaper .20 1.90 1 pair No. 40 "Grieder" binoculars. 65.25 Used on the steam launch Half Moon. Used in connection with the Marine- Hospital Service, Nuevitas. Do. Do. 1 roller-top desk. $38.00 .do Do. 1 flat-top desk 30.00 ..do Do. 2 revolving chairs 22.00 .do Do. 1 bookcase.. 13.50 .do Do. 103.50 1 file case. 49.25 .do Do. 1 dictionary holder 5.50 .do Do. 1 book, Gould's, illustrated 10.00 .do Do. 1 materia medica text-book $6.00 1 pharmacy book. 6.00 1 chemistry book 2.00 1 hygiene book 4.00 1 physiology text-book 6.00 1 surgeon's text-book. 28.00 1 medical microscopy text-book. 2.50 1 yellow fever text-book. 2.50 1 surgeon's text-book. 4.80 61.80 .do Do. Juan Ugarte.. Angel Arrebola. Eduardo Aleija. Queen & Co Wm. Schwarwalder & Co Yawman & Earle Mfg. Co The Globe Warneke Co. P. Blackiston's Son & Co. Wm. Wood & Co -- 6 PERSONAI PROPERTY. Remarks. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 6 D. Appleton & Co. 1 book, "Osler" $5.50 1 book, "Morrow" 19.50 1 book, Webster's Dictionary. 9.00 $34.00 Leo Brother & Co 1 book, Diagnosis. 2.60 Used in connection with the Marine- Hospital Service, Nuevitas. 1 book, Anatomy 5.53 • 8. 13 do Do. W. A. Vollers 1 bushel potatoes 1.00 75 pounds granulated sugar .90 300 pounds ice 1.00 12 loaves bread 60 35 pounds fresh meat 4.38 12 cans milk 1.20 12 cans peas 1.75 12 cans string beans 1.50 350 gallons water 1.75 14.08 Subsistence supplies for steam yacht Do. Half Moon. The Engine and Power Co. 120 feet of rope, bronze, steering. 30.00 Used in the steam launch Half Moon. Do. and Chas. L. Leadbury & Co., Cond. Palmer Hardware Co. 72 brass screws.. $0.75 2 awning hooks. .10 5 pounds wire nails. .25 2 pairs hinges. 80 1 saw .50 2 gallons turpentine 1.30 1 gallon varnish 1.75 1 can green paint. 1.00 2 pounds red lead.. .30 24 brass cup hooks. 1.00 1 comb and 1 brush 35 24 copper pins .30 1 piece brass pipe. 1.00 4 brass caps. .40 4 brass nipples. .60 4 brass couplings 1.40 1 edging lock. 1.50 2 brushes 50 13.80 Used in repairs to steam launch Do. John T. Evans & Co 300 pounds ice. 60 12 loaves bread. .60 30 pounds fresh meat. 4.50 2 bushels potatoes 2.00 bushel onions. .75 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1 peck carrots bushel turnips 2 hams. 2 tongues. 50 .75 3.75 2.00 12 pounds copper. 4.00 2 pounds tea, mixed 1.00 15 pounds butter 4.50 36 eggs. .75 20 pounds granulated sugar 1.20 12 cans condensed milk 1.20 5 pounds rice.. .30 6 packages oatmeal .75 1 pound pepper. .35 5 gallons oil 75 15 gallons gasoline oil. 3.00 1 gasoline can .85 2 pounds macaroni .20 10 pounds codfish 1.00 10 pounds soap .50 6 cakes soap 6 cans salmon 1 peck apples.. 6 pounds prunes. .30 1.00 .50 .50 G. T. Taggart & Co. Consumers' Coal Co 2 tons anthracite coal 38.10 | Subsistence, crew on yacht Half Moon 12.00 Used on the yacht Half Moon. Do. Do. 3 tons anthracite coal. $23.63 200 pounds ice... .40 200 gallons water. 1.00 20 pounds fresh meat. 2.50 36 eggs. .75 1 peck apples.. .40 Fred. W. Hoyt & Co 5 gallons oil .75 29.43 Subsistence supplies on steam yacht Half Moon. Do. 25 fathoms rope 2.66 1 coil marline .84 350 gallons water 1.75 5.25 1 tons coal. 10.50 Used on the steam launch Half Moon. .do Do. : Do. C. Sahlman 20 pounds fresh meat. $3.60 Subsistence supplies on the steam Do. yacht Half Moon. 10 pounds fresh meat. 1.50 .do Do. 1 tongue.. ..75 .do Do. 18 pounds ham 2.52 do Do. 4 bottles catsup. 1.00 do Do. 2 bottles sauce.. 1.00 do Do. 300 pounds ice.. 6 pounds sausage Ham 1.50 .do Do. .75 do Do. .50 do 12 loaves bread. .60 13.72 Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, A. A.S., U. S. M. H. S.; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. ∞ PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 6 C. D. Jones & Bro 5 pounds beef 4 pounds pork chops $0.50 .40 1 pound paint, burnt umber. ..20 12 loaves bread. .60 10 pounds sugar .60 10 pounds butter 3.00 48 eggs 15 pounds beans. 26 pounds ham 1 peck onions 6 cans tomatoes .68 .75 3.71 .35 .60 316 pounds ice.. 1.58 23 pounds beef 2.30 10 pounds pork 1.00 $16.27 James H. Taylor 1 ton anthracite coal 6.50 Wood. .60 .do 12 cankling. 3.00 ..do 2 pounds cotton .25 .do Subsistence supplies on the steam yacht Half Moon. Fuel and repairs to steam yacht Half Moon. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. Amount not stated. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, act- ing assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Do. 10.35 James H. Taylor & Co. 14 tons anthracite coal 9.75 1 steel plate 2.12 2 brass hinges .20 2 iron brackets .25 120 feet lumber. 3.50 Fred P. Huff. 1 oil-can shelf 50 16.32 do Do. gasoline range.. 29.00 1 meat cutter. 2.85 1 pair ice tongs 1.25 2 dust pans. .40 1 oil can.. 2 wooden spoons 1 potato masher 1 agate skimmer. 3 soup ladles 4 covers 2 mops. 1 egg beater 6 agate cups 12 brass cups 1 milk can. 25 30 25 · .35 1.05 .50 65 50 1.20 35 • • 35 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 6 3 chamois skins 1.50 1 dust pan .65 1 one-gallon pot. 2.25 1 broom .35 1 cook knife 2.00 2 cook knives 1.25 1 palette knife. .65 1 butcher's steel. 1.50 1 cleaver 1.75 1 meat fork. .50 1 can opener .25 1 apple corer 1 ice chisel 1 pair scissors 1 ice pick.. 1 hatchet 1 meat saw 19 pounds zinc. 12 cakes sapolio .15 .40 .40 .20 .50 1.50 1.90 1.20 12 brass hooks. .35 24 sheets cloth. 1.20 3 galvanized pails .70 3 dishes.. .50 3 dishes. 1.10 6 bake pans. 1.45 24 plates. 2.30 12 soup plates 1.20 12 tea plates 1.20 6 franks 2 sugar bowls. 2 jugs.. 24 glasses 30 .75 36 2 butter plates. .95 1.00 4 salts and peppers .60 2 butter bottles. *.48 6 knives and forks. 1.75 6 sterling knives and forks. 2.50 12 teaspoons .40 12 tablespoons .50 2 mustard dishes .25 2 match safes.. .20 6 packages stoppers 50 1 stove fender 3.50 2 toothpick holders. .15 4 cuspidors 1.25 12 drip pans.. 1.00 1 agate plate.. .75 1 agate teapot .75 3 agate plates. .50 4 stew kettles. 2.60 4 spoons .70 2 muffin pans. .40 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purcnased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Disposition and use. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 6 6 Fred P. Huff 1 pudding mold 1 Japan bread box. 1 strainer. 1 tin soup set 1 grater... 6 canisters. 1 spice box 1 flour sieve Articles. Amount. $0.80 .75 75 75 .06 1.80 .65 .20 1 scoop 1 potato masher 24 lamp chimneys .15 .10 2.40 48 lamp wicks • .40 1 burner .25 3 globes.. 2.25 2 galvanized pails 70 12 sheets emery cloth. 60 1 broom 25 1 sink.. 10 1 scrub brush 75 1 egg beater .20 1 cake turner. 2 flour boxes. 2 pot chains 3 strainer handles 1 roll pin 1 grocery canister 1 scrub brush. 2 fry pans. 1 dish mop 1 cleaning box. 2 ferrules 1 iron griddle 1 stove fastening Tools 1 lemon squeezer. 2 lamp cleaners 1 bran pot. 12 dessert plates 2 toilet holders .10 20 20 45 3 pudding pans... 30 .20 • 1.50 .20 .75 .65 1.25 .15 .50 .50 1.50 .40 .50 60 · • 50 .50 $115.15 Kitchen and table ware for the steam | Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting yacht Half Moon, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 11 Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon U.S. M. H.S. A. Soto & Co. 3 sponges .60 7 yards cotton rope. .70 1.30 Used on the launch Waldo. Elias Alonzo.. 12 pounds beef. 3.60 7 pounds fish .70 5 pounds cabbage .30 4 pounds bread. 26 2 pounds tomatoes. .10 4 pounds bread .26 7 pounds beef.. 2.10 24 eggs... 1.20 30 pounds potatoes .90 9.42 Subsistence of crew on Fessenden Do. Dirube & Varela. 6 tons Cardiff coal 18 tons anthracite 53.12 144.00 · 197.12 Used at the disinfecting plant, Ha- bana. Do. Manuel Johnson 2 pounds Copaiba capsules 250 grams iodine potassium 2.60 1.50 4.10 Used on barge Protector Do. 1 nitrate of silver pencil. .10 6 ounces boric acid solution 24 quinine pills.. • .15 .20 6 stenical thermometers. 9.00 9.45 Used in connection with the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Habana, Cuba. Do. Used at the Marel quarantine station. Used at the Nuevitas disinfecting plant. Used in the marine-hospital station.. .do ..do Do. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon U.S. M. Í. S. Do. Do. Used in the Marine-Hospital Service. Freight included in amount of bill; disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. Benito Alvarez & Co. 4 beds, iron, complete.. 44.00 3 tin water sets 6.75 3 complete washstands, pitcher, basin, and soap dish. 9.75 3 agate chambers 2.10 62.60 Less 10 per cent 8 Tomen Janer & Co 3 hogsheads M. Pulido. 2,900 blank forms 56.34 9.00 12.50 Mnl. Johnson. 2 pocket surgical cases G. Gonzalez.. 1,050 pounds ice Kensington Engine Works. 6 galvanized-wire baskets 20.00 8.40 45.50 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 typewriter desk. 1 copyholder 1 standing hatrack $50.00 3.00 3.00 56.00 Used in the office of the marine hos- pital at Habana, Cuba. Do. 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 8 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 letter-press stand $25.00 Used in the office of the marine hos- Freight included in amount of bill; pital at Habana, Cuba. do disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. 1 letter press Krajewski-Pesant Co.. 8 pounds brass pistons. $3.20 27 pounds metal.. 10.80 4 pounds packing 6.00 72 feet galvanized pipe. 7.20 8 caps .80 18 pounds rivets. 9.00 Oak strips 5.50 1 canvas awning 110.00 3 pounds waste.. .45 12 pounds brass washers. 4.80 3 pounds packing .75 2 pounds brass. .80 42 brass bolts 2.10 12 sheets sandpaper .36 5 pounds brass. 2.00 2 pounds wrought iron. .10 67 pounds brass 40.20 204.06 | Repairs of steam launch Waldo Do. 1 chimney hook 1 nipple 1 joint 1.55 14.25 1 oil protector 7.35 1 valve handle 50 23.65 .do .25 9.75 .do Used in connection with the office of the Marine-Hospital Service, Cien- fuegos. Used on the steam launch Urquhart.. 16.80 Used in connection with the Marine- Hospital Service at Matanzas. 9.00 Used as name letters of steam launch McAdam. Labor included in amount of bill; dis- posed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. Disposed of under the direction of J. M. Lindsley, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Do. The Roberts Safety Tube 1 set generating superheating coils 362.00 Boiler Co. J. M. Lindsley. Cienfuegos Coal Co. Felix Garcia. 3 cords wood 18 brass letters. Toilet paper 1 tons coal. Eduardo Sanchez. 5 pounds beef. 4 pounds fish • $1.00 .40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 13 5 pounds pork 6 pounds bread 2.00 .36 1 cabbage. .10 24 eggs. .80 100 pounds ice 1.25 5.91 Used as subsistence of crew, steamer Fessender. Do. T. Bea & C Barnandrio Ajo T. Bea & Co. 4,000 pounds Eureka coal. 12.00 16 empty sacks 1.60 13.60 700 gallons water 7.00 Used on the steamer Fessender. .do Do. Do. 1 bag anthracite coal. $2.28 5 gallons alcohol 2.75 1 ton anthracite coal 14.00 • 1 package lead-pencil dust .10 3 cans paint .60 1 broom. .40 7 yards canvas. 2.45 1 broom. .40 1 iron hook. .50 1 paint brush. .10 23.58 Used in connection with the Marine- Hospital Service, Matanzas. Do. 5 yards canvas. 4 brass screws 1.50 .10 6 rubber rings .30 5 gallons mineral oil 2.00 1 package paint .10 1 varnish brush .15 1 floor brush. .10 6 sheets sandpaper .10 2 boxes pomade 1.00 gallon copal varnish. .80 1 stonecutter 1.50 1 wimble and handle .10 1 screw-driver .40 1 key 75 1 T iron. 10 1 plug .10 3 nipples .30 1 can white lead paint 2.25 1 can machine oil 3.00 1 bottle spirits turpentine .25 14 yards canvas. .52 15.42 .do David Man Do. 1 spiral spring 1.50 2 couplings.. 6 feet chain 5.00 1.50 8.00❘ Repairs to disinfection apparatus, Matanzas. Do. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 8 Cardenas Electric Co. 1 chimney 2 shade holders. 1 shade..... 1 burner 90 feet wire. Spanish gold. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. $0.37 90 60 .50 2.70 5.70 Reduced to United States currency $4.60 P. P. Elejalde & Co 1 oak desk. 16.00 Used in the office of Mariel quaran- tine station. Installation of electric lights on the office of the Marine-Hospital Serv- ice at Matanzas. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. 9 Amavizcar & Torre. 10 yards carpet $22.75 2 pieces carpet binding. 1.50 24.25 Used on the steam launch Waldo Do. Manuel Johnson 3 bottles cod-liver oil. 1.75 pint iodine, iron .25 1 pint acetic acid. .20 1 pint nitromuriatic acid. .25 pint tincture iron. 25 4 ounces iodine potassium. 90 2 ounces salol 20 ounce citrate caffeine 45 1 ounce aristol. 2.00 2 ounces powdered iodoform. .60 1 ounce carbonate ammonia 1 ounce Fowler's solution 200 pill boxes, empty .05 .10 1.30 200 powder boxes, empty 1 case pocket surgical instruments. 3.50 10.00 2 Davidson syringes. 3.68 25.48 Enrique M. Porot 13 Knight & Wall Co 30 tubes vaccine virus. 60.00 Used at Mariel quarantine station.. ..do Do. Do. 2 plugs.. $0.30 2 flue brushes. 2.50 1 barrel cement 4.60 10 gallons oil, mineral. 3.50 5 pounds marline. 1.00 12 pounds copper wire. 5.00 1 grindstone. 1.25 1 hatchet .75 150 pounds zinc, white 18.00 1 funnel .25 70 pounds rope 14.00 10 gallons mineral ore. 3.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 15 1 oil lamp 1.10 1 ax 1.15 53 yards duck 12.72 1 pair oars 1.80 50 pounds manila rope 10.00 1 brass anchor light 3.25 25 pounds waste.. 3.00 Henry Brusstar. 1 Hulk, Georgia Clark. 87.67 4,000.00 14 Ramon Echevzrria & Nu- vida. Tincture eucaliptus .30 1 prescription .60 Tincture iodine .30 .do Tablets, chlorate potash. .10 .do Gargle.. .35 do 1 prescription .50 .do Tablets .25 do 2 "Blancors" pills .60 .do Used on the barge Protector Do. Used as floating disinfecting plant at Disposed of under the direction of Cienfuegos. Medicines used in the United States Marine-Hospital Service, Habana. R. N. Woodward, passed assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. Ŝ. Quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Quantity purchased not stated. Do. Do. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M H. S.; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Spanish gold 3.00 Reduced United States currency 2.72 15 Jose Castroman 10,400 gallons water 72.80 Used on the disinfecting barge Pro- tector. Do. 4,900 gallons water 34.30 Used on the U. S. S. Fessender Do. Kinsington Engine Works, 1 angle thermometer, 1 exhauster, 1 vacu- 65.00 Limited. um gauge and pressure. Used in connection with marine quarantine station. Do. M. Pulido. 10,000 blank forms.. Used in the office of the Marine-Hos- Do. 16 McKesson & Robbins. 750 kilos hydrogen, corrosive, chlorate 1,100.00 pital Service at Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with the Mariel Do. hospital service. Barrios & Coello. J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 27 tons Cardiff coal. 270.00 | Used on U.S. S. Fessenden Do. 60 pounds salt $1.80 40 pounds codfish. 4.80 40 pounds rice.. 2.00 100 pounds potatoes 3.00 20 pounds jerked beef. 3.20 20 pounds bread. 1.40 20 pounds lard. 2.40 tin olive oil. 1.50 1 coloring pepper. .15 string garlic .30 12 pounds onions. .60 50 pounds beans. 3.00 36 2-pound tins roast beef 10.80 10 pounds coffee. 3.50 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Feb- ruary, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 16 J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 20 pounds sugar $1.40 6 cans tomatoes .90 Spanish gold.. 40.75 Reduced to U. S. currency $37.01 Subsistence for the Mariel quaran- Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed tine station. assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 1 monkey wrench.. $1.00 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 30 pounds flour.. 1.80 1 large brush 1.30 12 boxes matches. .25 12 sheets sandpaper .30 1 clock 1.50 3 glass inkstands 1.90 2 waste paper baskets 2.50 4 sponges 1.00 1 cake sapolio .30 30 yards canvas 10.50 6 pints champagne 10.50 2 gallons linseed oil 2.50 3 stove brushes 1.00 1 pint ink .75 50 pounds washing soda. 6.00 1 gong... 4.50 24 lantern wicks .30 30 fathoms manila rope 9.00 20 pounds soap 1.60 1 anchor chain. 9.80 1 gallon varnish. 2.50 50 pounds white lead paint 10.00 2 gallons turpentine 1.25 2 gallons sperm oil 3.00 2 pounds cotton rope. .90 1 canvas cot. 4.50 2 sheets 2.50 1 gallon wood alcohol .80 Spanish gold 95.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 86.81 Used in the Marine-Hospital Service Do. at Habana, Cuba. Jerry Warren. Solano & Co. 100 tubes vaccine virus 8.00 Used at the Marine-Hospital Service office at Habana. Do. 1 bottle ink. $0.50 1 rubber stamp • 3.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 17 1 stamp pad.. 2.00 1 glass inkstand. 1.50 Spanish gold 7.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 6.36 ..do Do. Harris Bros & Co 19 J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 6 plates.. 3 soup dishes 12 lamp wicks 2 salt cellars.. 1 office desk 35.00 .do Do. $1.20 1.50. 60 .20 1 silver ladle 4.00 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 12 cakes toilet soap 1.50 1 piece mosquito netting 2.00 1 water pitcher. .80 1 box toothpicks .10 1 cot. 1.12 36 packages firewood. 1.80 12 pounds white line 2.50 96 boxes matches. 1.60 2 pounds washing soda. .20 5 tins polishing paste.. 3.00 15 pounds cotton waste. 1.80 15 pounds soap 1.20 · 26.87 Used on the steamer Dora. Do. 2 gallons boiled oil 1 gallon turpentine. 3 scrubbing brushes 2.50 .65 1.50 1 paste brush 1.30 30 screws 1.00 1,200 blank forms. 24.00 13 cakes sapolio 3.30 20 pounds cotton waste. 2.40 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 12 sheets emery cloth .50 6 card hooks. 1.20 2 brooms .90 5 gallons lubricating oil. 4.00 5 gallons cylinder oil. 4.00 20 pounds salt-water soap 1.60 2 oil feeders 3.00 20 pounds flour. 1.20 Spanish gold 54.80 Reduced to United States currency 49.81 Used in the Marine-Hospital Service Disposed of under the direction of at Habana, Cuba. G. M. Guiteras, past assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. 25 pounds onions. $1.25 10 pounds carrots 1.20 10 pounds green peas. .60 8 pounds cheese 1.76 4 tins biscuits. .40 11148-w w 2 18 PERSONAL PROPERTY Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Feb- ruary, 1900.] Amount. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 19 J. G. Gonzales. 6 tins green peas $1.50 1 bottle lime juice. .50 2 beef tongues. 3.00 24 tins oysters 2.50 1 bottle Worcestershire sauce .40 · 6 tins lobster. 2.70 1 tin baking powder. .45 4 boxes jelly .80 24 cans tomatoes.. 3.60 48 eggs. 1.60 5 pounds raisins .75 10 pounds oatmeal 1.25 20 pounds bread.. 1.60 10 pounds beef 2.00 24 cans corn 4.00 20 pounds codfish. 2.40 24 limes 30 1 pound pepper. 50 1 pound mustard. .60 50 pounds flour. 1 bushel potatoes. 38 pounds ham 15 pounds bacon. 20 pounds lard.. 20 pounds butter 12 cans apples 12 cans peaches. 12 cans cherries 2 bottles pickles 3 jars jam 30 pounds rice 24 cans beef. • 2.50 3.75 7.60 3.00 2.40 11.00 · 3.00 4.80 4.80 .50 .90 1.50 3.00 20 pounds coffee 7.00 • 2 pounds tea. 1.80 12 evaporated cream 2.25 24 cans condensed milk 4.50 6 cabbages. 1.80 10 pounds evaporated apples 2.50 50 pounds granulated sugar 3.50 gallon vinegar. 30 1 bottle catsup .30 20 pounds bread 1.60 1 gallon molasses 5 pounds crackers 12 tins sardines .30 2.50 .80 Disposition and use. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 19 Subsistence for the Mariel quaran- | Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, past assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H. S. 50 pounds beef. 10.00 5 pounds bread .40 20 pounds salt .60 20 pounds coffee 7.00 35 pounds beef.. 7.00 25 pounds bread 2.00 160 pounds potatoes 4.80 15 pounds bread 1.20 25 pounds fish 3.00 2 pounds vermicelli .24 15 pounds beef. 3.00 15 pounds bread 1.20 24 eggs. .80 10 pounds beef. 2.00 • 15 pounds fish 2 pounds butter 35 pounds bread 20 pounds beef. 2 pounds butter 1 kit mackerel. Spanish gold. Reduced to United States currency 1.80 1.10 2.80 4.00 1.10 4.50 172.10 $156.45 tine station. 316 pounds beef 30 dozen eggs... 15 dozen limes. · 56.58 12.00 2.25 1,950 pounds ice. 17.55 129 pounds bread. 9.03 74 pounds mutton 22.20 54 pounds vegetables. 3.78 40 pounds cheese 8.91 66 cans tomatoes 8.58 72 cans corn. 12.96 2 pounds mustard 1.20 40 pounds butter 20.00 95 pounds ham 17.19 88 pounds cabbage 7.92 125 pounds sugar 8.75 22 towels 20.90 23 pounds onions. .92 10 pounds oatmeal 5 bunches of bananas 26 pounds tomatoes 45 pounds string beans 1.10 3.75 2.08 4.50 • 5 pounds lima beans .30 8 pounds bacon. 1.65 25 pounds fresh pork 7.50 480 pounds potatoes 12.00 3 pounds tea. 2.55 4 pounds baking powder. 3.60 3 pumpkins .75 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 2 | 6 Feb. 19 J. G. Gonzale 16 pounds salt pork $1.92 10 pounds macaroni. 1.30 2 bottles extract... .60 5 pounds peas .25 8 cans condensed milk 1.44 2 bottles catsup.. .80 35 pounds coffee.. 10.50 48 cans condensed milk 5.76 10 pounds dried apples 2.30 1 bottle fresh milk .20 5 pounds okra 40 5 pounds hominy. 1 gallon vinegar. 2 pounds raisins 30 pounds lard 30 50 .26 3.60 5 cans oysters 1.00 3 turkeys. 9.00 24 oranges. .50 1 gallon cranberries. 1.00 25 pounds flour. 1.25 5 tins beef 1.00 5 pounds potatoes .15 $314.53 Subsistence barge Protector. 10 pounds pilot bread .70 10 pounds bread .70 9 pounds bacon. 1.80 6 tins baking powder. 2.70 20 pounds lard 2.40 2 pounds pepper. 1.00 12 tins lima beans 2.40 6 pounds lobsters. 2.70 35 pounds salt pork 4.20 1 pound mustard .60 60 pounds coarse salt 1.20 25 pounds codfish. 3.00 1 pound crackers.. .10 36 limes .45 6 jars jam. 1.80 2 beef tongues 2.50 1 bottle lime juice.. 50 1 pound red beans .60 10 pounds hominy. 10 pounds macaroni .60 1.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 21 gallon vinegar. .30 6 tins apples 1.50 20 pounds coffee 6.00 2 pounds tea. 1.70 131 pounds cabbage 10.48 64 pounds ham 11.52 52 pounds butter. 26.00 270 pounds potatoes 9.25 50 pounds potatoes 1.50 50 pounds flour 2.50 40 pounds onions 1.60 131 pounds white sugar. 9.17 72 tins condensed milk 9.36 60 tins corn 10.80 62 tins tomatoes 8.06 42 tins peas 10.50 96 eggs. 3.20 32 pounds oatmeal. 3.52 19 tins salmon 3.80 17 tins peaches 6.80 10 pounds beef 1.80 4 tins oysters 1.80 · 7 boxes guava jelly. 1.26 2 pounds roast beef .30 24 tins corned beef 4.80 20 pounds beet root.. 1.60 8 pounds cheese 2.12 20 pounds carrots. 2.00 184.69 Subsistence, Mariel quarantine station. Do. 9 barrels charcoal 18.00 30 pounds washing soda. 1.80 1 dinner bell 1.50 6 cotton mops 9.00 1 butcher's saw .50 5 yards oilcloth. 3.00 5 yards kitchen cloth 4.00 1 pitchfork 1.25 3 bags lime 6.00 6 whitewash brushes 4.80 12 teaspoons 1.50 12 bars soap 3.00 144 matches 2.40 1 grindstone. 1.90 1 steel crowbar 2.50 12 soup plates 1.50 100 gallons mineral oil 33.00 95.65 do Do. 1 sieve. .90 2 iron buckets 1.20 2 blank books 1.80 3 packages soap powder .60 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 19 J. G. Gonzales. 2 iron pots.. $3.50 36 boxes matches. .60 13 cakes sapolio 1.95 5 pounds washing soda. .40 $10.95 Used on the barge Protector Disposed of under the direction of 20 .do 17 pounds dried apples 3.91 G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. 124 pounds bread. 8.68 373 pounds beef 58.14 50 pounds beans. 2.50 4 bunches bananas 15 pounds beets 3.00 1.20 30 pounds butter 25.00 80 pounds beef 12.00 9 pounds salt beef 1.35 14 pounds bacon 2.90 1 tin biscuit .50 54 cans corn 9.72 20 pounds cheese 4.40 65 pounds coffee. 19.50 160 pounds cabbage 14.40 5 pounds corn meal .25 3 packages cornstarch. .36 341 dozen eggs. 13.80 15 pounds fish 1.80 15 pounds fish 2.70 26 fowls 24.70 275 pounds flour. 13.75 1 box figs 1.25 35 pounds hominy. 2.10 65 pounds hams 11.75 3,900 pounds ice 26.10 9 pots jam 2.70 3 boxes guava jelly .60 25 dozen limes. 8.25 5 pounds liver .90 6 lobsters 1.08 90 pounds lard 10.80 28 pounds macaroni. 3.64 136 cans milk. 16.32 33 cans evaporated milk 5.94 2 pounds mustard 1.20 42 pounds mutton 12.60 55 pounds onions 2.20 32 pounds oatmeal 3.52 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 23 12 cans peaches. 4.80 640 pounds potatoes 16.00 5 pounds green peas. .25 30 pounds salt pork 3.60 12 pounds pork 3.60 12 plantains 50 15 pounds sweet potatoes. .45 7 pounds baking powder 6.30 20 pounds rice. 1.00 5 pounds raisins .65 175 pounds sugar 12.25 50 pounds salt 1.50 7 pounds tomatoes. 1 pound tea. 60 cans tomatoes. 3 turkeys 60 pounds vegetables. 1 gallon vinegar... .56 .85 7.80 8.70 4.20 .50 30 pounds veal 8.10 Spanish gold. 414.12 Reduced to United States currency 376.47 Do. 1 can apples... $0.25 10 pounds beans.. .60 16 pounds butter 8.80 7 pounds beet root. 70 4 pounds beets 40 2 pounds biscuits. · 20 26 pounds carrots. 2.08 10 pounds cabbage 1.00 14 pounds cheese. 3.50 2 pounds currants 50 2 cans corn 40 7 pounds coffee. 2.80 2 pounds cornstarch. .20 25 dozen eggs... 10.00 42 pounds fish 5.88 6 pounds codfish. .84 125 pounds flour. 6.25 3,050 pounds ice. 30.50 5 pounds lard. .60 3 bottles lime juice. 1.50 6 limes .10 4 bunches lettuce. .32 83 pounds beef 16.60 31 pounds beef 7.00 3 pounds veal .90 9 pounds ham 1.80 4 pounds bacon.. .88 8 pounds liver.. 1.60 23 pounds mutton 8.05 5 pounds beef. .90 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 20 J. G. Gonzales. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 37 pounds pork • $12.95 6 fowls 6 fowls 6.60 6.00 24 cans milk. 3.00 2 quarts milk. .40 20 pounds onions. 1.00 2 pounds oatmeal. 25 3 pumpkins 1.05 330 potatoes 9.90 30 pounds potatoes 1.20 1 pound raisins. .15 1 can sirup .20 50 pounds sugar. 3.50 8 pounds table salt .25 2 pounds tea 1.80 26 pounds tomatoes 2.60 3 pounds tomatoes 45 1 pound tapioca 35 3 vermicelli 45 gallon vinegar. 30 Spanish gold 167.55 Reduced to United States currency $152.32 Used on yacht Dora 4,300 pounds ice 66 pounds mutton. $38.70 19.80 21 pounds liver.. 197 pounds beef 40 pounds onions. 60 pounds sugar 8 pounds cheese. 3.78 35.46 1.60 4.90 1.76 16 pounds carrots 1.60 20 pounds lard 2.40 2 pounds dried apples. .50 6 bottles lime juice.. 3.00 1 gallon vinegar... .50 1 bottle pepper 45 1 bottle mustard. 65 3 cans sirup 60 4 pounds rice. 47 pounds pork. .20 14.10 24 pounds tomatoes 1.92 39 dozen eggs. 15.60 6 pounds codfish .72 Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 25 8 pounds salt pork .96 35 pounds hams 7.00 22 fowls 20.90 2 bottles sauce. 1.20 44 pounds fish.. 5. 28 4 bottles milk .80 3 pounds beef 1.35 3 cans baking powder. 1.35 36 limes .45 16 pounds beans. .80 8 cabbages. 2.40 3 turkeys 8.70 12 cans peaches 4.80 4 pounds lump sugar. .40 1 bottle ginger. .25 12 cans peas 4.80 1 pound tapioca 45 12 pounds bread. .96 8 pounds bread. .56 7 pounds assorted nuts. 1.40 14 cans corn... 2.80 360 pounds potatoes 9.00 2 pounds currants. .50 9 pounds bacon.. 1.80 150 pounds flour 36 cans milk. 25 pounds butter 2 pounds tea.. 7.50 4.32 12.50 1.70 8 pounds coffee 2.80 20 cans peas 5.00 3 pounds vermicelli .45 pound baking soda. .15 1 pound cream of tartar .45 2 pounds cornstarch.. .30 1 bottle extract.. 25 5 pounds biscuits 2.00 3 bottles salad oil. 2.70 1 bottle extract. 25 1 bottle ketchup. 35 • 1 bottle olives .45 15 bottles jam 3.60 1 bottle pickles. .35 12 packages biscuits. 1.20 4 beef tongues 6.00 12 cans sardines 84 12 cans oysters.. 12 cans apples 12 cans cherries 3.00 3.00 3.00 12 cans lobsters. 4.80 12 cans lima beans 3.00 12 cans tomatoes 1.80 12 cans salmon 3.00 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 20 J. G. Gonzales 5 pounds salt 2 boxes guava jelly. 70 pounds vegetables. Spanish gold Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. $0.15 .40 5.60 308.06 Reduced to United States currency $280.05 Used on the U. S. S. Fessenden. 20 Iriarte & Son 1 quart ink Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. Í. S. 1.15 12 blotting paper 1.00 10 pounds nails.. .80 14 pounds nails. 1.48 6 pounds nails. 36 4 hooks.. .40 1 pound starch .10 7 pounds linseed oil 1.05 3 sheets emery paper. .15 1 French lock 2.25 1 bolt... .50 1 knocker 25 1 gallon mineral oil 50 2 pounds cotton waste. 40 2 pounds soda salt... 60 1 box metal polish 25 1 hanging lamp 3.50 1 duster 1.00 1 frying pan .35 1 teakettle. 1 coffeepot. 2 brooms 1.40 1.25 .15 18.89 4 pounds nails. Used at the disinfecting plant at Disposed of under the direction of T. F. Nuevitas. Richardson, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. .50 1 pound paint. .15 1 pound minium 30 6 pounds iron tubing. 60 1 iron bowl. 1.00 6 spoons .60 4 granite cups 60 6 plates. .90 6 knives and forks 1.00 2 inkstands. 1.50 1 gallon mineral oil .60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 27 Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. 10 pounds cotton waste. 2.00 1 package graphite powder .20 9.95 .do 1 bundle twine. .50 1 tub 1.40 1 broom 30 1 bowl. 20 10 pounds bread. 80 10 pounds potatoes .40 1 can milk. .20 1 bucket. 80 4 gallons turpentine. 80 2 knives 65 1 large knife. 25 2 steel filles .60 2 brooms. 1 grindstone. .70 .20 7.80 ..do Juan Perez 5 cords wood 15.00 do 음​은 ​Do. Do. Wm. W. Brown John H. Roberts. J. Aidlote & Co. 3 yards tablecloth $0.88 300 pounds ice. 1.05 5 gallons gasoline oil. .75 5 gallons mineral oil .60 1 box .15 F. M. Peed & Son 2 capstan bars 75 4.18 E. V. White & Co. Used on the yacht Half Moon Do. 15 gallons gasoline oil. 2.70 1 window glass.. 1.50 3 gallons mineral oil .90 40 pounds paint 10.00 1 pound packing .50 15.60 ..do 48 pump valves. 15.60 16 feed valves .96 16.56 .do Jacob Heffelfinger. Do. Do. 2 tons stove coal. 9.60 496 gallons water. .30 2 capstan bars 1.00 10.90 do John B. Kemberly. Do. 200 pounds ice. .70 25 pounds sugar 1.50 2 pecks apples .60 10 pounds pork 1.05 5 pounds lamb. .75 5 pounds beef. .63 18 pounds bread. .90 36 eggs... .54 2 bushels potatoes 1.80 10 pounds pork 1.00 9 pounds beef. 1.19 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 20 John B. Kemberly. 9 pounds lamb. 10 pounds pork $1.43 .70 24 cans condensed milk 4. 32 4 pounds cheese .56 200 pounds ice. .70 $18.37 Used on the yacht Half Moon.. Albert I. Lewis. 41 tons coal. 31.50 420 gallons water. 4.20 18 sacks 1.80 37.50 do Do. Geo. W. Corbett. 41 pounds fish 3.32 900 pounds ice 4.50 5 quarts oysters. 1.70 9.52 .do Builders' Supply Co 300 square feet lumber 4.50 do Nails .40 do R. J. Oliver Beef.. $1.00 .do Do. Chops 30 .do Do. Eggs. .30 do Do. Bread .10 do Do. Gasoline 2.00 do Do. Bread .10 do Do. Eggs.. .90 .do Do. Potatoes.. 2.50 do Lamb. 1.00 do 5 gallons oil 1.20 do 6 pounds cheese. 1.20 do 5 pounds pork. 90 do Pounds coffee 3.50 .do Cheese 40 do Do. · Sugar.. .15 do Do. Rice .40 do Do. Peaches and pears. 1.50 do Do. Extract lemon 25 do Do. Extract vanilla 25 .do Do. Lard. 1.00 do Do. Onions .50 do Do. Apples 1.00 do Do. Worcester sauce. .70 do Do. Beans 75 .do Do. Raisins 60 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 29 Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H. S. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H. S. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H. S. Number not stated. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H. S. Currants. .45 do Bacon 1.97 .do 2 hams 3.92 do Beef tongue 1.00 do Butter. 3.50 .do Beans .75 .do Do. Peas... .75 do. Do. Milk. 1.25 .do. Do. Citron .10 do Do. Pearline. .25 .do 30 pounds beef. 6.00 .do Beans .75 .do Salmon.. 1.50 .do · Worcester sauce .70 .do Do. Extract vanilla. .25 .do Extract lemon .25 .do 6 packages oatmeal .75 .do Gasoline.. 1.00 .do 18 loaves bread. .90 .do Onions .10 do 2 scrub brushes. .25 .do Soup. .90 do 10 codfish. 1.00 ..do 5 pounds prunes. .75 .do 15 pounds sugar .90 .do 52.24 ..do T. E. Kernan 5 prescriptions. 3.85 Medical supply on yacht Half Moon. Do. Do. Do. Do. Pills .50 ..do 4.35 C. Sahlman 10 gallons gasoline 2.00 do 300 pounds ice. 1.50 .do Do. 24 pounds beef 4.32 .do Do. 10 pounds pork 1.50 .do Do. 12 loaves bread.. .60 .do Do. 25 pounds granulated sugar. 1.63 .do Do. · 24 cans milk... 2.40 .do Do. 12 cans beans.. 2.16 .do Do. 12 cans peas 2.16 do Do. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 20 C. Sahlman Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 12 cans tomatoes $1.00 Medical supply on yacht Half Moon. · Remarks. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. 10 pounds butter 3.50 .do Do. 24 eggs .60 .do Do. 6 packages Farina. 60 .do Do. 6 packages tapioca .60 .do Do. 5 sacks wood. 5.00 do Do. 10 mutton 1.50 do Do. 5 boxes mustard 1.00 do Do. 24 eggs. .60 do Do. 4 pickles. 1.00 do Do. 6 loaves bread .30 .do Do. bushel apples 1.00 do Do. Oysters .15 do Do. 200 pounds ice. 1.00 .do Do. 18 pounds beef 3. 24 do Do. 10 pounds pork 1.50 do Cheese 1 Irish potatoes. 1.00 .do 1.00 do sweet potatoes. .30 ..do $43.16 400 vaccine points. 20.00 Do. Quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. Used in the United States Marine-Hos- | Disposed of under the direction of G. pital Service at Habana, Cuba. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. 50 vaccine points. 2.50 Used in the United States Marine-Hos- pital Service at Santiago de Cuba. Do. 1 ream blank forms $1.39 12 lead pencils... .19 12 lead pencils. .17 12 pencils.. .16 144 rubber bands 31 144 rubber bands .34 36 rubber bands .36 144 pens .39 12 penholders 20 1 box paper fasteners. .07 12 erasers .17 12 shears. .41 2 paper weights 2 inkstands. .12 .18 1 ruler..... 1 ruler. .09 22 National vaccine estab- lishment. Nov. 5 George Simmons, Chief of Division of Printing, Washington, D. C. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 31 1 board clip.. .15 1 sponge cup. .04 1 file. .34 pound pins .16 pound sponge. .45 pound rubber. .11 1 copy book 12 sheets oil paper. .42 .10 2 quarts ink .34 1 pint ink .08 4 bottles mucilage. .18 2,000 envelopes.. 7.14 2.92 Used in the office of United States Marine Hospital Service, Nuevitas. Used in the office of United States Marine-Hospital Service at Ha- bana, Cuba. Disposed of by T. F. Richardson, assist- ant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Disposed of by H. R. Carter, surgeon, U.S. M. H.S. 1 packing box .74 2 copying brushes 3.16 6 copying books 2.52 1 copying bowl. .14 4,000 envelopes.. 5.96 1,000 envelopes.. .92 6 steel erasers 1.00 pound rubber erasers. .23 12 rubber erasers .18 6 typewriter erasers .12 letter files 2.04 2 bill files... .07 2 quarts copying ink .34 3 quarts ink .34 2 bottles red ink .09 3 bottles stamping ink .14 2 letter clips. .31 3 ink pads .24 2 reams paper 1.41 3reams paper 4.65 50 sheets carbon paper .40 ream blotting paper 1.46 6 sheets oil paper .05 6 boxes paper fasteners. .57 2 paper folders 1.34 36 pencils. .56 12 green pencils .17 12 penholders .20 4 pen racks .12 3 gross pens.. 1.17 1 pound pins .28 144 rubber bands .27 144 rubber bands .34 15 gross bands.. 3.33 6 pounds twine. 1.32 4 typewriter ribbons 1.08 37.26 do Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S, M, H. S. 32 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 23 J. G. Gonzalez Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed U.S. assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 1 gallon turpentine. $1.00 2 brooms .90 6 tins metal polish 2.70 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 12 lamp chimneys 1.80 6 packages soapine .60 24 rolls toilet paper. 2.40 2 pounds washing soda. 12 5 pounds yellow soap. 30 5 pounds castile soap 40 96 matches.. 1.60 $13.57 Used on the U. S. S. Fessenden. 2 coffee strainers. .50 10 cakes sapolio 10 wood alcohol 10 pounds soap 1.50 6.00 .60 12 boxes matches. .20 8.80 Used on the barge Protector Do. 200 pounds potatoes 11.25 48 canned beef 9.60 24 tins roast beef 7.20 12 pounds oatmeal. 1.32 48 cans tomatoes. 6.24 48 cans corn 8.64 48 cans peas 12.00 50 pounds beans. 3.00 40 pounds coffee. 14.00 1 pound-tea .85 40 pounds lard 4.80 30 pounds rice. 1.20 2 pounds baking powder 1.80 2 pounds pepper 1.00 25 pounds table salt .75 60 pounds codfish 7.20 10 pounds dried apples 2.30 2 packages corn starch 72 eggs 11 pounds bacon . 24 2.10 2.20 20 pounds ham 3.60 7 pounds cheese 1.75 50 pounds sugar 3.50 15 pounds butter. 7.50 30 pounds biscuit. 2.10 50 pounds bread. 3.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 33 50 pounds beef 10 pounds beef 30 pounds salt pork 10 pounds cabbage 40 pounds onions • 9.00 1.50 3.60 60 1.60 2 strings garlic 1.40 48 cans condensed milk 5.76 20 pounds mackerel 4.00 30 pounds fish 3.60 1 gallon vinegar. 50 5 pounds raisins. .65 10 pounds macaroni 1.50 800 pounds Irish potatoes. 30.00 200 pounds codfish. 24.00 200 pounds rice 8.00 100 pounds fresh bread 7.00 152 pounds bread 10.64 60 pounds lard. 7.20 1 gallon olive oil 2.75 5 pounds coloring pepper. .75 1 string garlic .70 100 pounds onions 4.00 100 pounds beans 6.00 6 cases roast beef 43.20 40 pounds ground coffee. 14.00 100 pounds brown sugar. 5.00 1 pound pepper. 50 50 pounds table salt 1.00 2 gallons vinegar 1.00 319.09 Alexander & Co 5 pounds baking powder. Subsistence supplies for United States Marine Hospital Service at Mariel. Do. 2.50 15 pounds macaroni 1.50 10 pounds bacon. 1.40 10 pounds onions .40 82 pounds bread 4. 10 25 pounds spare ribs 3.00 15 dozen eggs 5.25 12 jars jam.. 2.40 105 pounds beef. 29.61 5 pounds mutton 1.40 5 pounds oatmeal. .35 650 pounds ice 6.50 10 pounds sapolio. 1.00 24 pounds cheese 7.35 5 pounds rice .25 75 pounds sugar 5.06 12 cakes soap. 1.20 30 pounds butter. 9.00 58 pounds vegetables. 5.85 20 pounds sauerkraut. 2.00 2 pounds codfish. .20 11148-w w -3 34 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 23 Alexander & Co Amount. 6 heads cabbage 20 pounds beans 18 pounds ham. 144 limes. 2 bottles pickles. Articles. $0.90 1.40 3.42 1.20 1.00 1 pound coffee • .35 7 chickens 8.75 12 pounds string beans. 1.25 2 bunches radishes. .10 10 pounds sausage 2.00 1 bottle extract vanilla .20 30 pounds lard. 3.00 100 pounds flour 3.00 2 pounds raisins. .40 1 bunch bananas .75 150 pounds potatoes. 3.75 5 pounds grits. .20 17 cakes cream. 2.04 2 packages crackers. .15 2 pounds buckwheat.. .30 1 gallon sirup. 60 144 boxes matches 1.00 2 jars beef .50 2 pounds tea 1.30 24 cans tomatoes. 3.00 24 cans corn 3.50 13 cans beef. 2.27 10 pounds prunes 1.50 10 pounds beef. 2.80 1 pumpkin. .59 1 bar soap. .25 6 cans peaches. 2.00 Disposition and use. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Francisco Taqurchel…. 10 pounds coffee. 2 75 24 morphine tablets. $146.55 | Subsistence crews barge Protector .25 3 prescriptions. 1.50 1 box cotton .40 1 bandage. .15 1 pair scissors. 1.25 6 bandages 1.00 1 gauge, box. .35 Spanish gold. 4.90 Reduced to United States currency 4.45 Used in the United States Marine Hospital Service at Habana, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 35 Krajewski-Pesant & Co M. Ruiz & Co 10 pounds steel 1.00 .do Do. 1 waste-paper basket $1.50 6 iron clips 1.20 1 rubber stamp 2.00 6 iron clips 1.20 2 waste-paper baskets 3.00 2 letter boxes. 1.20 2 waste-paper baskets 3.00 13.10 ..do Do. Florida East Coast R. R 9,000 pounds coal 38.40 Used on the steam launch Half Moon. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1,500 pounds coal 6.00 .do Do. C. F. Hamlin 3 tons coal $31.50 1 window glass. 1.65 6 wood sacks 2.40 11 barrels water 3.85 1 plug .50 2 thimbles .10 Screw eyes .05 2 balls twine. .20 4 paint brushes.. 1.00 gallon wood alcohol. 1.00 1,500 pounds coal. 6.75 15 gallons lard oil 12.75 61.75 .do Do. R. J. Oliver 41 pounds beef. 8.20 4 pounds potatoes 1.00 1 bottle chowchow .35 3 packages corn starch 30 36 eggs 75 1 bottle chowchow .40 5 gallons gasoline oil. 1.00 5 gallons oil .90 25 pounds beef. 5.00 25 pounds sugar 1.50 12 loaves bread .60 10 pounds soda .70 20.70 Do. E. L. Brady 5 gallons gasoline oil.. 1.15 300 pounds ice. 1.20 12 pounds pork. 2.40 20 pounds beef. 3.60 2 cans peaches 6 cans sardines .90 • 1.00 10.25 do Do. 400 pounds ice. 1.60 20 pounds beef. 3.00 15 pounds pork. 3.00 18 loaves bread. .90 2 bushels potatoes. 2.35 15 pounds butter 5.10 24 cans milk. 2.35 36 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 23 E. L. Brady 24 cans string beans. Amount. Disposition and use. $2.60 24 cans peas 15 pounds coffee. 15 pounds sugar 6 cans salmon 1 ham bushel apples. 4 lanterns 2.70 3.75 1.00 1.10 1.75 1.30 2.40 12 sacks potatoes .60 2 gallons mineral oil 40 5 gallons vaseline oil. 1.15 72 boxes matches.. .60 200 pounds ice. .80 15 pounds beef. 2.25 $40.70 Used on the steam launch Half Moon. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 26 J. G. Gonzales 1 warehouse truck 9.75 12 blankets 10.20 144 boxes matches. 2.00 12 bars soap 2.40 200 blankets 130.00 154.35 Krajewski-Pesant Co. Used at the Mariel quaranti..e station. Disposed of by G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1 elbow. 35 1 beading tool 1.00 4 pounds brass tube 2.40 tector. A. Soto & Co. 4 pounds packing National Vaccine Est. 300 vaccine points 3.75 Repairs to disinfecting barge Pro- 2.50 15.00 Do. Used on the U. S. steam launch Waldo. .do Do. Do. Total 10, 917. 14 [Personal property purchased by Capt. H. B. Chamberlin, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 15 Vicente Avio 36 pounds nails. 6 pounds axle grease 2 balls hemp twine.. $1.80 42 70 1 package copper rivets 10 4 gallons prepared paint 1 bottle cocoa oil 6.30 .25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 37 Specific use not more definitely stated Do. 1 bottle varnish .30 1 bottle turpentine. .12 1 sheet emery paper. 1 sand .04 4.00 $14.03 24 Leoncio Taylor. 28❘ Vicente Avio 9,554 pounds lime 33.44 Material and tools for use in sanita- tion and street repairs of Colon, Cuba. Sanitation and street repairs of Colon, Cuba. 20 pounds axle grease $1.40 2 litros cocoa oil. .50 1 skein twine. .40 14 pounds green paint. 2.10 6 pounds burnt oil. .78 8 pick handles. 2.00 pounds red paint .60 1 gallon mixed paint. 1.40 2 padlocks. 80 4 hasps .15 3 pounds nails .18 package copper rivets .35 12 sledge-hammer handles 2.00 1 iron bucket. .50 7 pounds manila twine. 1.05 18 sledge-hammer handles 3.00 4 steel shovels. 2.00 4 pounds tacks .24 19.45 ..do Martin Supervielle. Honore Bugat Pedro Mortori Ramon Oliveros & Co 8 sacks corn 1 wagon brake. 2.00 12 tin cups... 1.20 3.20 .do 27 horseshoes 2 wagon bolts 4.05 do .60 .do 20 sacks lime 11.80 .do Do. $34.65 2 sacks bran 6.50 41.15 Forage for public animals at Colon, Cuba. 'Total 127.72 [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Habana custom-house, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 3 Ildefonso Bollada Gaceta Oficial de la Ha- bana. 7 iron doors, 1 grating . 50 volumes Customs Tariff. $872.72 For use in warerooms in Habana Labor included in amount of bill. custom-house. 52.73 For use in appraisers' division, cus- tom-house. Disposed of under the direction of Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, collector of customs for Cuba. 38 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Habana custom-house, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 5 Manuel Johnson 1 gallon muriatic acid. $0.75 5 bottles alcohol.. 1.25 2 pounds nitric acid 1.00 50 bottles 2.50 1 pound sulphuric ether. 60 1 pound benzine. 50 24 test tubes 50 12 china plates 50 5 grams violet .10 5 grams brucine 30 1 Neuva Fabricade de Hielo.. R. McWilliams, limited.. 3 Harris Bros. & 2 ounces perchloride iron 1 polarimeter tube. 2,755 2, 755 pounds ice. 25 gallons enamel .15 11 pounds recamora soap 1.15 · 7.00 $16.30 For use in custom-house laboratory Disposed of under the direction of Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, collector of customs for Cuba. 21.03 47.25 For use in custom-house Do. For use in custom-house, repairs and alterations. Do. 1 document file. 1 card cabinet $85.00 10.00 95.00 For use in appraisers' division, cus- tom-house. Do. S. T. Solloso. 1 dictionary, Ponce Leon. 15.00 8 Conill & Archbold. 1,000 gallons naphtha 150.00 For official use in liquidation bureau. For use in custom-house launch Evangelina. Do. Do. 14 Munson Steamship Line. 3 cans copper paint.. 7.88 2 sheets copper 4.76 1 package nails. .75 Used in repairing tug Expreso Cubano Used in repairing tug Evangelina. .do Do. Do. Do. 13.39 2 cans white lead. 4.50 can tierra siena.. .55 1 gallon varnish. 5.00 1 gallon turpentine 1.70 12 sheets sandpaper .15 11.90 .do Do. 20 Dirube & Varela.. 5 tons Cumberland coal 30.00 1½ tons anthracite coal 12.00 Used to run custom-house engine. Used to run custom-house launch No. 3 Do. J. G. Gonzalez & Co. Stores, launch Expreso Cubano 42.00 11.80 Used in launch Expreso Cubano Llanio & Nuniz 21 Wenceslao, Pelaez. 1 looking glass 2 window screens 7.73 For use in toilet room, custom-house. For use in chief appraiser's office, custom-house. Do. Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, collector of cus- toms for Cuba, quantity purchased, not specified. Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, collector of cus- toms for Cuba. Do. 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 39 Benito Alvarez & Co. Julio Hidalgo Juan Perez. P. P. Elegalde Ladislao Diaz & Bros. Vinda de Ruiz de Gamiz 24 clothes hooks. 1 launch, Swift 4 cushions 3 revolving stools 733 pieces lumber 7 tons coal. 1 complete boiler. 4.50 .do Do. 1,450.00 For use in custom-house service Do. 40.00 For use in launch Swift Do. 19.95 For use in cashier's office, custom- house. Do. 33.46 For repairs in controller's office. Do. 56.00 102.36 For use on revenue launches. Do. For custom-house launch Expreso Do. Cubano. 3,063. 12 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps Engineers, United States Army, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Total Feb. 5 Juan Milian. 14 cart loads lime $26.97 50 stones.... 23.12 $50.09 Used in the municipality's fire de- A. Galindez Aldama 3,377 feet lumber 30.34 partment, Sanitation; used in Trinidad Casilda road. 14 Friente Martinez & Co 17 mattocks $12.75 38 shovels 23.75 27 sledge hammers 13.20 3 crowbars. 3.75 3 iron buckets 1.35 1 keg nails. 5.00 26 pounds twine. 1.70 90 pick handles 18.37 3 sledge-hammer handles .90 1 tool box 5.00 6 boxes measures. 6.00 1 straightedge.. 1.20 padlock.. 1.75 1 pair complete hinges .20 1 brass padlock. 1.25 4 boards lumber 4.45 41 feet lumber. 1.27 1 hatchet 1.00 24 picks. 27.00 1 complete lamp. .75 1 tin pitcher .10 2 glass tumblers .40 1 broom 05 1 bottle mucilage. 10 21 pounds flat nails. 1.26 2 augers .80 28 bags charcoal. 36.14 169.49 Do. 40 PERSONAL PROPERTY Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps Engineers, United States Army, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 14 Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Felipe Aloma. Forage for animal. $1.20 Sanitation; used in Trinidad Casilda | Quantity purchased not specified. road. 16 H. S. McEvoy, acting post- 14 Victoriano S. Burnaga. Dionicio Remirez. master at Matanzas. Luis Martin 16 Harris Bros. & Co. 15 Sylvester Scovel. 1 roll-top desk 1 road roller. 7 time books. 5.00 .do 750 gallons water.. 3.60 .do 12 register stamps 1.20 Used in connection with Trinidad- Casilda road. 1 letter press. 7.00 Used in engineer's office at Matan- zas, department of public roads. 31.50 2,850.00 17 Jean Apolinaris Jose Zabala. 3 iron bolts $0.50 1 new piece. 2.50 4 complete water-closets. 3.00 69.76 Used in engineer's office at Matan- zas, sanitation department, public roads. Sanitation; used on Trinidad and Casilda roads. Repairing rock crusher Used in the municipalities fire de- partment at Matanzas. 19 | Mariano Medina 142 meters stone 106.50 Used in repairing roads at Matanzas Domingo Rodriquez. 4 brass bolts $4.00 2 iron bolts 1.00 5.00 Used in survey of Matanzas Harbor. Repairs to wrench. 1 piston rod 5.00 20 Frank Breckinridge Field.. 1 barrel black paint. 1 barrel. $48.00 .50 48.50 Used in repairing rock crusher at Matanzas. Used in the municipalities fire de- partment buildings at Matanzas. 23 Vila and Martinez 30 sacks lime 15.00 2 barrels Portland cement. 10.00 25.00 Used on bridges San Jose de los Ramos Tablo Tabio 36 pieces stone 25.92 11 cubic yards stone. 8.25 34. 17 Lito Carballo. 1 load sand 3.00 .do ..do Modesto Flores. Mariano de la Campo. 1 ax 91 pounds rope 1 can oil. 1 empty can 1 hatchet. $1.35 2 pounds nails. .16 1.51 1.55 12.65 • 1.80 .08 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 41 Vila and Martinez Jose Lopez Modesto Flores 6 shovels 20 pounds nails. Writing paper. 84 sacks lime Forage for animals. 3 pounds beef tallow 7 galvanized buckets. 2,226 ears corn.. 4 empty sacks 1 bottle oil. 2 rope 5.68 1.32 .36 23. 44 .do ..do Do. 42.00 Used for sanitation at San Jose de los Ramos. 12.00 .do Do. • $0.35 4.20 12.10 30 14 .40 14 sacks lime 12.60 30.09 .do Mariano de la Campo 2 lanterns 1.80 4 sacks lime 2.82 6 galvanized buckets 3.60 8.22 .do 24 Castillo & Bro Juan Milian 1,000 pounds corn. 11.93 44 cartloads sand. $33.90 12 cartloads lime 30.05 Sanitation at San Jose de los Ramos.. Specific use not more definitely stated. 63.95 Used in the municipalities fire de- partment at Matanzas. Euriquet Marcet 5,000 brick 77.98 ..do 28 Magdaleno Sudera 1 table. O · 3.49 Used in engineer's office at Matanzas. 28 T. Bea & Co.. 1 valve and strainer. 2.00 1 package tacks .10 5 nipples 8 pounds nails.. 1 bushing 1 elbow 40 1.40 .25 · .20 22 bolts. 5.08 3 pounds manila rope .54 1 galvanized-iron hook. .30 1 globe valve.. 1.00 1 stopcock. .25 20 iron washers. .05 3 pipe wrenches. 6.00 129 pounds iron pipe 7.74 2 augers 2.00 1 saw 1.20 28.51 J. Lombardo & Co Pablo Errechaga Paulino Soles. 2 cans mineral oil 3.60 Used in connection with survey of harbor at Matanzas. Used in connection with repairs of roads, Matanzas. 6 pick handles $1.25 12 sledge handles. 2.00 3.25 .do 3 boxes envelopes L 4.50 12 sheets carbon paper .36 42 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps Engineers, United States Army, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with repairs of roads, Matanzas. 1900. Feb. 28 Paulino Soles. 2 water cups $1.00 2 water brushes 12 foolscap paper 1 sheet oil paper. 1 bottle ink. 12 blotters 250 blank forms 1.25 50 · 25 [ .50 80 4.00 6 time books.. 1.20 $14.36 Serrando Fernandez. Benjamin Gonzalez Sons.. 16 yards Warandol 2.63 .do 1 pair shears. 1.37 .do T. Bea & Co. 3 pounds manila rope $0.75 1 bundle hemp 25 1 bolt.. .10 26 feet cotton rope. 80 3 pounds wick packing. 90 4 pounds asbestus packing 72 12 sheets emery cloth. 30 1 faucet 75 1 nipple 25 84 pick handles 26. 25 48 sledge handles. · 8.00 54 pounds nails. 2.63 8 tons Cumberland coal 52.00 1 keg spikes 4.00 2 complete hinges 40 5 gallons lubricating oil. 3.00 6 pounds cotton waste.. .60 25 pounds olive oil .. 2.75 1 package screws.. .25 1 pound white lead. .10 1 hammer 75 105.55 John Wiley & Sons 1 sewerage book. 3.00 1 sanitary engineering book. 2.00 2 water-supply books.. 9.00 1 highways book 4.00 18.00 Less discount. 2.80 15.20 Used in engineer's office at Matanzas, department, public sanitation roads. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 43 Used in connection with repairs of roads at Matanzas. Arana & Oteiza. 54 pick handles. 13.50 24 picks 12.00 12 shovels 4.50 1 keg spikes 4.00 34.00 Mariano Medina Jose Zabala. Jose Menendez Miret & Bro 188 meters stone. 9 barrels cement 760 feet lumber... 2,000 feet fuse 1 wagon tongue 4 bales hay 1 sack oats. 95.75 .do • $43.20 20.18 10.00 73.38 .do 2.50 .do $6.42 3.64 1 sack corn Total 3.25 13.31 4,167.37 ..do [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Herman C. Schumm, Second_Artillery, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Number purchased not specified. 1900. Feb. 28 Domingo Abiel 20 quires paper Pens. $1.00 For use in the office of the collector of customs at Baracoa. .20 .do 1,000 sheets linen paper ream paper 50 sheets paper 1,500 envelopes 2 reams paper 11 portfolios 1 ladder 5.00 do • 2.50 ..do .75 ..do 10.75 ..do 5.50 .do 3.85 .do 7.00 do 1 almanac. .25 .do 2 inkstands 8.00 ..do 1 brush .40 .do 3,000 blank forms. 24.00 .do ream paper 2.50 .do 12 lead pencils. .80 do Total 1 bundle twine .35 72.85 ..do 44 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 23 Tomas Rodriguez.. 196 sacks lime Amount. Disposition and use. Used in connection with sanitation; paving streets in Puerto Principe, Cuba. $78.40 Arguimidas Rice Firmin Vilaplana Fernando Espinosa.. Jose A. Pulido. Pedro Montijo.. Ulpiano Adan. Emilio Fernandez. F. Vilaplana A. Ricio 30 sacks lime 82 sacks lime 37 sacks lime 106 sacks lime · 12.00 ..do 32.80 .do 14.80 .do 42.40 ..do 321 sacks lime 128.40 .do 178 cubic meters sand 267.00 .do 257 cubic meters stone. 1,285.00 .do 30 sacks lime 17 sacks lime 26 28 288 · Pedro Rodriguez J. G. Bazan……. J. A. Pulido Antonio Fernandez A. Fernandez. F. Vilaplana... Emilio Fernandez Ulpiano Adan Tomas Rodriguez. Casildo Lopez 3 pine boards. 1 steam pump 394 sacks lime 225 sacks lime 154 sacks lime 156 sacks lime • 256 cubic meters stone. 123 cubic meters sand 5 lanterns 157.60 12.00 6.80 1.58 Used in Carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in connection with sanitation; paving streets in Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in repairing building occupied by signal and telegraph office, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 75.00 Used in connection with well-boring apparatus at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in connection with sanitation; paving streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 90.00 ..do 61.60 .do 62.40 .do 1, 280.00 .do 184.50 .do 210 sacks lime 84.00 ..do $5.00 1 can mineral oil. 3.50 2 cans white paint. 3.70 1 can Spanish white paint. .15 2 paint brushes. .35 12.70 "Municipalities, sanitation Specific use not more definitely tated. O. Agramonte 4 pounds nails. .32 24 screws .20 60 pounds white paint. 3.60 1 brush. .50 40 pounds cement 2.20 6.82 ....do Do. 4 barrels cement 28.00 2 door locks 6 packages glue 1.00 .60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 45 A. Alvarez. Specific use not more definitely stated. 12 pounds blue paint 1 sieve 1.80 .80 32. 20 Used in Carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 1 pair hinges 30 2 door locks .10 5 pounds blue paint 1.00 2 pounds white paint. 3.70 1 barrel cement 7.00 2 gallons oil 1.70 1 gallon turpentine. .85 1 pound yellow ocher .25 14.90 For use at Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 2 blank books 2.80 500 envelopes... 3.00 1 feather duster 1.00 1 ruler .80 3 sheets blotting paper .15 · 6 bottles mucilage. .43 1 box pens. 75 6 pencils. 30 6 penholders. 30 2 brooms. ream writing paper. 90 00 90 11.33 For use in office of Rural Guard, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 9 meters sand. 13.50 For use in Carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 11 meters sand. 16.50 Used in repairing Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 40 sacks lime 16.00 ..do ... 1,000 sheets paper. 1.50 "Rural Guard and Administration 13 hinges $1.30 1 crowbar. 1.95 1 mortar hod 2. 45 24 reducers 6.00 18 sheets drawing paper. 3.65 15.35 "Barracks and quarters' "" 1 round office table. 17.00 1 hatrack. 2.00 19.00 For use in office of district commis- sioner, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 6 paint brushes. 1.50 1 pound twine. .30 15 pounds nails. 1.10 10 gross screws. 5.00 24 hinges.. 3.75 11.65 do 4,047.73 Pedro Montejo Enrique J. Montoulieu Casildo Lopez Do. 46 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Cuban customs service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Charles F. Stanley. 6 photographs of Milan. $2.00 Contingencies; used in the office of Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, collector of customs. commissary of subsistence, U. S. A., collector of customs at Habana, Cuba; specific use not more defi- nitely stated. Amount. Harris Bros. & Co. 24 red and blue pencils.. $2.00 9 typewriter ribbons.. 9.00 2 cabinets, filing documents. 170.00 1 index cabinet.. 10.00 1 double Derby desk. 60.00 251.00 Used in office of collector of customs, Do. Habana, Cuba. 1 Remington typewriter. 117.00 .do Do. H. S. Merrill 10 Capt. P. Mothersill, Asst. Com. Sub. Dept., U. S. V. 12 revenue ensigns 450 pounds hard bread 100 pounds bacon 17.40 Used in revenue-cutter service, island Do. of Cuba. $24.75 7.75 800 pounds flour. 17.30 667 pounds potatoes 12.74 96 cans tomatoes 6.24 100 pounds split peas 2.37 100 pounds beans.. 2.99 129 pounds coffee. 15.48 17 pounds tea. 9.52 48 cans molasses. 6.00 100 pounds rice. 2.70 150 pounds soap 22.50 200 pounds corn meal. 3.00 100 pounds onions.. 2.21 36 cans lard 11.93 100 pounds granulated sugar. 4.50 200 pounds sugar 7.26 48 cans peas 5.64 48 cans peas 3.60 12 pounds baking powder 5.40 48 cans peaches. 12.00 48 cans apricots 11.52 D 48 cans salmon 4. 18 48 boxes salt.. 48 cans sardines 24 bottles pickles. 24 bottles pickles 28 gallons vinegar. 4.50 4.90 4.90 2.40 3.36 10 pounds baking soda .50 122 pounds hams 15.86 Date. 6 Feb. 3 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 47 12 bottles olive oil 5.88 25 pounds macaroni 1.13 20 pounds corn starch 1.12 12 pounds issue soap .42 4 bottles extract vanilla. .70 4 bottles extract lemon. .51 pound nutmeg. .45 2 pounds cinnamon 1.20 2 pounds cloves 5 pounds pepper. 50 pounds sugar .50 .84 2.89 25 pounds bacon. 3. 13 48 cans cream 5.52 10 pounds crackers 1.40 6 pounds soda crackers. 1.08 10 pounds cocoanut .68 20 pounds salt, issue .11 2 gallons maple sirup 1.65 10 bottles sauce... 2.08 36 cakes soap 2.85 36 boxes matches. .18 48 cans milk. 6.42 14 pounds mustard 63 24 cans mulligatawny soup 5.40 24 cans chicken soup 4.62 .. 24 cans beef soup 5.40 12 boxes silicon.. .71 40 pounds prunes. 2.76 298.26 10 per cent added 29.82 10 Parker, Waugh & Co.. 1,931.1 feet piling 16,544 feet timber 1,689. 71 735.38 2,425.09 328.08 Supplies furnished the revenue cut- ter Viking, for subsistence of crew. For construction of passenger land- ing at Habana. 40 per cent of first estimate for mate- rial delivered as per contract, paid $970.03. Subsequent amounts on other vouchers. 10 Rambla & Buza 200 blank forms 100 blank forms 4,000 blank forms 3.00 1.50 15.00 13 37 17 P. Fernandez & Co Parker, Waugh & Co 1,000 blank forms.. 3,280.68 feet piling. 19 Barrios & Coells 20 tons coal, 19.50 Stationery used in office of collector | Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, of customs at Habana, Cuba. 11.00 2,870.59 ..do For construction of passenger land- ing at Habana. commissary of subsistence, U. S. A., collector of customs. Do. 40 per cent of first estimate material delivered as per contract, paid $1,148. 22. Subsequent amounts on other vouchers. 120.00 Fuel for revenue cutter Viking 48 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Cuban custom service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. American Hard Rubber Company. 144 flat rulers. $20.23 Used in office, collector of customs, Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Habana. commissary of subsistence, U. S. A., collector of customs. D. Frank Parker 864 tubes mimeograph ink $1,652. 40 C. S. Braisted 100 wax paper………. 72 bottles varnish 72 varnish brushes. 432 erasers. 1,440 penholders. 432 erasers.. 170.00 36.72 18.36 1,877, 48 .do Do. 18.00 24.00 28.80 70.80 Do. Shoemaker & Busch. W. B. Moses & Sons Thomas Katty J. P. Nawrath • The F. W. McNeal Co 1,152 cakes sapolio 71.76 6 letterpress stands 288 spools red tape.. 241 pounds cotton waste. 100 pounds hemp 72 typewriter ribbons 36 typewriter ribbons 36 typewriter ribbons 46.20 40.32 $15.67 10.00 · 25.67 .do Do. 28.80 14.40 14.40 57.60 do Do. Frank M. Evans 12 reams typewriter paper. 6.24 100 reams typewriter paper. 43.00 49.24 .do Do. A. O. Hutterly 3 regulator clocks 16.50 R. Carter Balantyne 144 glass paper weights. $8.16 500 oil sheets 3.33 11.49 .do Do. 72 desk pads.. 15.30 .do Do. James B. Lambie J. C. Ergood & Co Fred A. Schmidt. Rudolph, West & Co. 432 corn brooms $78.12 1 jewelry scale 16. 18 94.30 .do Do. 25 pounds candles 2.75 do Do. 144 purple stamping ink 'pads $7.20 12 red stamping ink pads .60 7.80 do Do. 72 waste paper baskets 24.42 J. C. Parker. 72 feather dusters. 144 cans bernishine. 60 nickel cuspidors 4 letter presses. 60 inkstands 60 inkstands 53.40 28.80 25.00 131.62 do Do. 94.08 6.25 11.25 Date. 22 Feb. 21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 49 40 per cent of first estimate delivered as per contract; paid $906.07 subse- quently on other vouchers. 48 steel pen racks.. 4.60 432 quart bottles ink. 108.00 10,000 paper clips 190.00 414. 18 ...do Do. Saks & Co Wyckoff, Seamans & Bene- dict. Easton & Rupp 12 clothes baskets 19.40 .do Do. 12 reams legal paper $9.36 50 reams letter paper. 33.00 100 reams letter paper. 126.00 168.36 .do Do. 1,000 cloth copying pads. 70.83 12 boxes chalk 1.80 72 letter clips 21.00 24 record letter books 78.00 864 gross paper fasteners. 102.00 12 arm rests.. 12 ruling pens The Smith Premier Type- 4 Smith Premier typewriters, covers, and 3.75 6.00 283.38 ..do 369.00 .do writer Co. R. P. Andrews & Co.. 23 Rafael Fernandez baseboards. 144 metal paper weights. 39.00 .do Do. Do. Do. 35 uniforms. $335.00 1 vest and cap 7.50 3 duck coats.. 7.50 22 caps. 61.55 411.55 For use of officers and men of rev- enue cutter Viking. Do. Easton & Rupp Mittag & Valgar. Shea, Smith & Co.. Dulin & Martin Co 26 Parker, Waugh & Co. 100 impression books 6 complete lamps.. 50,960 feet of lumber. 144 bottles red ink. 108.00 Used in office collector of customs, Do. Habana. 72 stamping pads. 5.40 ..do Do. 81.25 ..do Do. 8.26 ..do Do. 2,265.17 For construction of passenger land- ing at Habana. 12, 873. 74 11148-w w -4 For use in public schools at San Juan Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor. de los Yeras. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 1 Donatilo V. Aday 36 crayons $1.80 72 schoolbooks 1.80 ..do 9 pounds chalk. .45 .do 24 slates 1.44 .do 12 cakes soap .80 .do 1 ream paper 3.20 .do 90 schoolbooks 7.60 do 4 bottles ink. 2.00 do 144 copy books. 2.00 .do 50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 1 Donatilo V. Aday 1 broom, 2 sponges, and 1 jug. $0.80 For use in public schools at San Juan Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor. de los Yeras. 1 box pens. .60 .do Do. 6 pencils. 67 schoolbooks 1 sponge. . 25 do Do. 4.93 .do Do. .05 .do Do. 36 copy books 1.00 .do Do. bottle ink. .45 .do 36 crayons 40 do Paper and envelopes .17 do 37 schoolbooks 3.42 do 6 small bottles ink .24 .do Chalk .20 do 24 copy books 70 .do 12 penholders. .24 do Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor. Do. Cayetano Setien. 60 schoolbooks.. 3.04 do 36 copy books. 1.00 do Do. Do. 36 crayons.. .40 do Spanish paper. .16 do 48 crayons. .60 .do 1 ream Spanish paper. 3.40 do Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor. Do. 60 pencils... 1.50 do Do. 2 boxes pens. 1.20 do Do. 48 penholders .96 ..do Do. 6 slates 43 .do Do. 12 inkstands. 36 .do Do. 54 schoolbooks. 1.65 do Do. 1 galvanized iron pail. .65 do Do. 1 bundle rope. .30 do Do. 1 box steel pens. .65 do Do. 1 pound brilliantine. .15 ..do Do. Juan Yturbe. 24 granite-cloth towels. 4.50 do Do. 9 schoolbooks. 1.35 .do Do. 36 inkstands. 1.08 do Do. J. Silva & Co. Setien Hnos J. S. Montero & Co Bernardo Calleha 1 box pens. 4 soap dishes. 1,000 feet lumber. 17 schoolbooks. 25 sacks lime .50 do Do. 4 enameled basins. 2.20 do Do. .20 do Do. 34.20 .do Do. 16.00 do Do. 27.50 do Do. 80 sacks sand. 16.06 do Do. Rodriguez & Gutierrez 1 barrel cement. 5.40 .do Do. 1 can paint... 1.40 .do Do. 2 cans white paint. 3.75 do Do. 1 can turpentine. 3.75 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 51 can burnt oil. 2.30 ..do Do. 4 paint brushes. 1.00 .do Do. 3 pounds ocher. .50 .do Do. 2 gallons copal varnish. 4.00 .do Do. Ramon Capdevilla 30 benches with backs. 196.00 do Do. 7 desks. 49.00 .do Do. 2 bookstands 49.00 .do Do. 6 hatracks 6.00 ..do Do. 7 blackboards 63.00 .do Do. 2 deposits for water 5.00 do Do. 8 benches 80.00 .do Do. 2 washstands 2.00 .do Do. 626.70 Julio S. Montero. 24 pencils. 4 liters ink 144 schoolbooks 31.50 288 copy books 7.00 1.50 144 penholders. 3.50 4.00 4 boxes pens.. 2.00 2 reams paper 8.50 12 blank books 1.50 8 sheets blotting paper .60 4 rulers 2.40 62.50 Domingo Medina. 23 benches. 40.25 For use in the schools of San Diego, Disposed of by Emilio Romero, mayor. Santa Clara. 2 tables 8.00 8 benches with backs. 26.00 8 benches.. 14.00 7 benches with backs. 32.50 2 desks 8.00 Spanish gold 128.75 Reduced to United States currency 118. 12 For use in the public schools at Cala- Disposed of by Leopoldo Ramos, bazar, Santa Clara. mayor. Feb. 1 Alvaro Alvera. 192 schoolbooks 72 small bottles ink 72 copy books 14.90 2.75 2.30 Domingo Lopez Domingo Medina. 72 penholders 2 boxes pens. 12 pencils.. 1 map of Cuba. 1.60 1.00 .40 4.00 8 benches.. 3 writing tables 12.80 10.95 2 blackboards 2.30 171.12 do Do. 60 benches.. 105.00 24 benches with backs. 78.00 12 writing tables. 40.00 - 24 water filters. 60.00 12 blackboards 12.00 Spanish gold 303.00 Reduced to United States currency 275.73 .do Do. 52 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Garriga & Figueras.. 16,000 feet lumber ..$476. 60 In Spanish gold, reduced to United States currency at 9 per cent. $433.71 For use in making furniture for the Disposed of by Felipe Sanchez, mayor. public schools of Rodas, Santa Clara. Pablo Clavijo 500 blank forms. $3.50 For use in public schools at Rodas, Santa Clara. Do. 2,000 blank forms. 6.00 do Do. Felipe Sanchez. Simon Campos Eusebio Gonzalez 6 boxes chalk 4 boxes pens. 24 brooms 12.00 .do 24 liters ink 6.00 .do Disposed of by T. A. Elchandy, mayor. Do. 10 sacks lime 7.20 In Spaniish gold at 9 per cent.. 6.60 .do Do. 34.10 .do Do. 144 bottles ink. 3.75 288 copy books. 7.00 3.75 2.00 508 schoolbooks 76.91 93.41 .do Do. Julian Llopart 1 box pens. .68 132 schoolbooks 8.10 4 varas oilcloth.. 2.34 4 meters oilcloth 3.00 14.12 Fernandez & Perez. 168 schoolbooks 40.00 232 copy books 9.30 12 pounds chalk. .70 50.00 For use in public schools at Cifuentes, Disposed of by F. de la Barco, mayor. Santa Clara. For use in the public schools at San Disposed of by I. Rodriguez, mayor. Fernando. Asensio & Puentes. 144 copy books. 3.00 540 schoolbooks 60.28 6 penholders 1.75 6 boxes pens.. 6 boxes chalk 3 boxes crayons 4 liters ink 1 ream paper • 1,000 envelopes. 3.00 1.50 .75 3.00 3.75 3.50 4 blank books Spanish gold 6.00 86.53 Reduced to United States currency 77.88 For use in public schools at Cienfuegos Disposed of by Jacinto Portela, mayor. Luis Torriente. J. Torres & Co 40 schoolbenches J. Cabo de Villa 10 school benches 750 schoolbooks 112.00 28.00 $78.25 Date. 1 1900. Feb. 1 7 8 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 53 144 copy books. 24 slates 4 boxes chalk 3.00 .80 1.00 2 boxes crayons .50 6 reams paper 7.50 12 bottles carmine ink 3.00 12 boxes pens.. 6.00 144 penholders 2.50 72 pencils 2.25 24 slates 1.50 Spanish gold 106.30 Reduced to United States currency 96.64 For use in public schools at Cartegena. Disposed of by Severino Oviedo, mayor. Jose Ga. del Barco. 324 schoolbooks 144 slates 10 boxes crayons 2 boxes chalk in bars. Rivas & Co 555 schoolbooks 43.50 15.00 3.00 1.00 62.50 For use in the public schools at Santa Clara. Disposed of by J. C. Vidal, mayor of Camajuani. 99.87 For use in public schools at Sancti | Disposed of by A. Valdivia, acting Spiritus. 48 steel pens. 3 liters ink 90 inkstands. 1 vara oilcloth Spanish paper. 61 boxes pens. .20 .do 3.30 .do 3.00 .do mayor. Do. Do. Do. .30 .do 4.80 do 4.00 do Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by A. Valdivia, acting 513 copy books. 15.19 .do 84 penholders 2.60 .do 5 boxes chalk 2.28 do 2 collections copy books. 1.30 do 12 crayons. .05 do 2 liters ink 2.20 do 2 pencils. .10 -do 2 varas oilcloth. 2.45 do Wafers .56 .do Steel pens .80 143.50 Juan Echemendia. 3 reams paper 8.55 1 bottle ink. 1.25 .do Quantity purchased not specified. Do. For use in office of judge of first in- Disposed of by Judge Anto. Rivero at stance at Sagua. mayor. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. .do 3 spools thread .60 do 1 stamp. 1.50 .do 1 bell 1.50 do Sagua. Do. Do. Do. Do. Blotting paper. .30 do 1 sign.. 4.00 .do Blank forms. 3. 13 .do Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Judge Anto. Rivero, of Sagua. Quantity purchased not specified. 20.83 3 5 54 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Fernandez & Perez.. S. S. Emeterio. Fernandez & Perez. 30 schoolbooks $12.50 For use in the public schools of San Disposed of by Gavino Gonzalez.may- Fernando. 48 schoolbooks 36 copy books 11.50 .do 1.00 do 24 schoolbooks 2.05 do 2 bottles ink. 1.60 do 12 schoolbooks 2.60 do A. E. Rodriguez.. J. L. Cabarga 3 bottles ink. 2.75 do 120 copy books. 3.50 do 48 schoolbooks 2.75 .do 1 bottle ink.. .80 do or of San Fernando. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 12 schoolbooks 1.50 do 2 boxes pens. 1.10 do Chalk .10 do Bascaran & Areitio. 12 schoolbooks 3.00 .do 2 boxes pens.. 1.10 do 84 copy books '2.15 .do Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Gavino Gonzalez, may- or of San Fernando. Do. Do. $50.00 Federico Perez 3 boxes chalk. 258 schoolbooks 1.03 21.62 22.65 For use in public schools of Abrena.. Disposed of by Jose del Castillo, mayor of Abrena. 138 schoolbooks 7.30 170 copy books 3.75 • 24 small slates 1.00 12 large slates .75 72 crayons .62 13.42 ..do Do. Jose Lemus. 4 benches with backs 14.08 2 easels for slates 3.30 1 washstand and 1 jug 3.20 20.58 do Do. Villar & Co. 1 ream paper 4.31 1 ruler. .23 6 pencils. 31 1 eraser. 31 1 sheet blotting paper .08 300 envelopes.. 53 1 box clips.... 40 Paper and envelopes 32 1 blank book .31 Postage stamps 5.38 12.18 For use in offices of finance, Santa Disposed of by Y. Cespedes, subaltern Clara. director. Date. 1900. Feb. 5 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 55 6 Julio S. Montero.. 2 reams paper 1 liter ink 6.00 1.00 1 box pens. .50 Diego Velasco 3 reams paper 16.00 Blotting paper and pens. .64 16. 64 2 blank books 14.00 For use as registers of births, deaths, 1 box pens. $0.80 and marriages. 7.50 For use in office of industry and agri- Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil culture. governor. For use in the office of chief warden | Disposed of by Rafael Gomez, chief Santa Clara jail. warden. Disposed of by Pedro Cue, mayor of Santa Clara. 2 blank books 3.00 2 reams paper 11.00 1 liter ink 1.50 6 sheets blotting paper 1.20 21quires paper 2.53 · 1 box pens.. .80 20.83 Gregorio Paulete 1 bottle ink. .45 Thick paper. 1.75 .do For use in office of judge of first in- stance at Santa Clara. For use in the office of finance at Trinidad. Disposed of by R. Mendez, judge of first instance. Disposed of by Anto. Pomares, di- rector. Quantity purchased not specified. Envelopes. .30 .do Postage stamps.. 4.56 do Sealing wax and pens. .44 do Do. Do. Do. 7.50 4 Emilio Pando 240 school copy books 7.60 167 quires paper 3.00 360 penholders 8.40 6 litersink. 3.00 6 boxes pens. 3.60 400 bars chalk for slates. 3.00 28.60 Manl. del Toro Juan E. Valdes 1,020 feet lumber 32.64 ..do 3 reams paper, printed.. 12.00 Santa Clara. For use in public schools of Caibarien. Disposed of by Prospero Perez, mayor For use in office of civil governor, of Caibarien. Do. Disposed of by Oreste Ferraar, chie clerk. 2 reams paper, ruled 8.00 .do 1,300 blank forms. 7.00 .do 2 boxes pens... 1.00 .do 1 broom .25 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Official envelopes 11.00 do Blotting paper, thread, and twine. 1.20 .do Quantity purchased not specified. Do. 40.45 Jose Fernandez. J. Q. Rojas.. Man'l Fuentes 300 blank forms 1,500 official envelopes. 1 liter ink. 2 paper knives. 1 spool thread 1 puncher .15 1.60 1.75 2 reams paper .6.50 For use in the audiencia of Santa Disposed of by Gabriel Foudeda, Clara. president. 8.50 .90 .61 .15 16.66 For use in the office of judge of first Disposed of by M. Caturla, judge at instance. Remedios. 56 PERS ONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Juan E. Valdes 720 penholders $21.60 For use in the public schools at Rodas. Disposed of by F. E. Etchandy, mayor 20 reams paper.. 40.00 .do 1 lot slates and crayons. 19.65 .do $81.25 of Rodas. Do. Number purchased not specified. 1 box pens. 1.25 2 pots mucilage. .60 1 ink pad 1.00 1 copying book .75 1 can oil for typewriter. .25 12 pencils.. .85 1 box clips, Niagara .30 1 rubber eraser .20 1 box paper... 1.50 1,000 official envelopes. 6.35 1 ream paper, stamped 7.00 500 blank forms.. 5.00 2 rulers 2.70 1 liter ink. 1.50 1 ream paper, plain. 4.50 33.75 For use in provincial administration of finances, Santa Clara. 200 schoolbooks 75.00 2 maps. 12.50 87.50 Harris Bros. & Co. 2 Remington typewriters. Disposed of by Alejandro Ruiz, aud- itor. For use in public schools at Cala- Disposed of by L. Ramos, mayor. bazar, Santa Clara. 216.00 2 plain tables. 16.00 2 copyholders 6.00 2 stenographer's chairs. 16.00 254.00 For use in office of civil governor of Disposed of by Governor Jose M. Santa Clara. Gomez. M. Mestre. 6,250 blank forms. 49.50 H. W. Klittke & Co 1 wall clock 5.00 2 spittoons. .80 2 water tumblers .90 12 boxes pens. 4.50 1 box kerosene oil. 1,818 schoolbooks.. 2 water buckets 14 sponges. 1 water filter 4.00 209.45 1.00 1.40 1.25 2 jugs.. .20 Date. 16 1900. Feb. 4 Feb. 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 57 2 small bells. 1.75 14 inkstands. 1 86 2 lamps with deposits 3.50 2 boxes clips. 1.00 14 reams paper 4.82 6 Eagle pencils .40 144 slates 6.00 6 boxes crayons 1.80 12 boxes chalk bars. 2.40 12 dusters. 2.40 12 brooms 4.80 6 scrubbing brushes 1.80 24 maps. 82.00 12 wooden compasses. 7.20 24 slates 1.00 1 liter ink 50 48 penholders 2 boxes pens.. 60 • 75 8 schoolbooks .75 Jose Mestre. 27 liters ink 8.10 411.43 For use in public schools of Cien- fuegos. Robert & Co. Leiseca & Bro 2 blank books 8.50 For use as civil register at Rancho Veloz. 180 schoolbooks 11.10 For use in the public schools at Rancho Veloz. Disposed of by Jose A. Frias, mayor. Disposed of by Alf. Leiseca, mayor. 9 liters ink. 9.00 ..do 720 copy books. 7.50 .do 4 boxes pens. 2.00 do 5 brooms 1.25 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Chalk .40 do 31.25 Disposed of by Alf. Leiseca, mayor; quantity not stated. 2 liters ink. 2.50 288 copy books. 3.00 1 box pens. .50 1 broom .25 6.25 ..do Disposed of by Alf. Leiseca, mayor. 19 Manuel Fuentes. 192 schoolbooks. 36.50 144 copy books. 9.50 144 slates 10.00 5 reams paper. 8.50 24 pencils. .33 64.83 For use in the public schools at Reme- Disposed of by Alf. Perez, mayor. dios. Juan B. Valdes. Assorted paper. 2.10 Pens. 50 1 bottle ink. .90 Postage stamps. 4.00 7.50 For use in office of finance at Reme- Quantity purchased not specified; dis- dios. posed of by Ysidro Gonzalez, admin- istrator of finance, Remedios. 58 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 28 Franco Terrer Articles. Amount. 10 desks and benches.. $90.00 2 blackboards. 6.00 3 window blinds. 24.00 6 door screens 36 jugs.... 18.00 3.05 $141.05 144.60 26 Trifon Urruela. 1 iron safe 3,880.05 Disposition and use. For use in schools at Rancho Veloz.. Disposed of by Alf. Leiseca, mayor. For use in provincial treasury, Santa | Disposed of by F. Lopez Leiva, admin- Clara. istrator of finance finance department, Santa Clara. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 10 Federico L. Martinez 3,205 tons coke. | $35.25 Improving water system at Santa Specific use not more definitely stated. Clara. 27,000 pounds grass, cut. 4,756 pounds corn $81.00 107.01 188.01 Forage for public animals of the sani- tary department of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disinfectants used in cleaning vaults, Santa Clara, Cuba. Jose F. Acosta 6 bottles creoline 6.75 10 pounds mercury 12.50 19.25 R. Alvarez 100 pounds iron rods. 4.20 7 iron nuts...... .66 10 pounds iron nuts 1.25 169 feet lumber. 5.66 136 pounds tire iron 5.44 33 iron bolts 1.78 1 package iron bolts. .70 8 washers. .10 pound washers .06 1 bottle turpentine 20 1 paint brush. 40 116 pounds iron. 4.64 1,197 pounds iron pipe. O 89.78 3 universal connections 2.05 1 T. .50 15 pounds suction-pipe reducers and joints. 2.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 59 10 pounds rubber.. 2.70 22 elbows and T's 3.30 4 Globe stopcocks. 9.50 1 elbow, .30 10 pounds elbows. 1.50 1 bushing. .30 2 joints 1.20 20 pounds axle grease 138.47 Repairing city streets at Santa Clara, Cuba. 1.40 1 gallon lubricating oil. 4.50 Equipment of sanitary department.. Improving water system of Santa Do. Clara, Cuba. 200 tiles. 6.00 Repairs to San Lazaro Hospital, Cuba. 9,000 bricks. 1,000 tiles.. $108.00 14.00 Amadeo Garcia 12 Amado Garcia. 2 street lanterns. 122.00 Repairs to the Civil Hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. 5.00 4 tubular lanterns. 3.60 5 gallons mineral oil. 2.25 2 shovels 1.40 4 sponges .40 pound boiled oil and turpentine. .30 20 pounds salt. 60 12 pounds white-lead paint.. 2.00 6 pounds red paint 72 2 pounds vermillion paint. 80 1 pound blue paint.. 40 4 brushes .40 10 pounds boiled oil 1.10 2 single blocks. 40 1 hemp rope .80 24 currycombs. 7.20 24 horse brushes 4.80 5 padlocks... 2.00 50 pounds rope 6.50 2 galvanized-iron buckets. 1.00 1 sprinkler. 1.00 42.67 Equipment of the street-cleaning de- partment, Santa Clara, Cuba. 5 lamp chimneys 2.00 5 buckets 2.50 1 pound olive oil .25 1 pound horse grease 30 1 pound turpentine. pound green paint. pound black paint. 2 pounds axle grease 2 paint brushes 1 bottle linseed oil. 2,000 bricks 20 30 30 .15 1.00 .20 26.00 3 barrels cement. 18.37 60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 12 Amado Garcia. 1,764 feet lumber $49.83 28 sacks lime 14.00 50 rivets 1.60 20 pounds rubber packing. 4.00 10 sheets emery paper .40 12 Amadeo Garcia. 56 pounds nails.. 3.08 4 tiles. .32 6 hinges .60 4 galvanized-iron plates 4.45 1 sliding bolt 10 pound galvanized-iron screws .12 $130.57 | Cleaning and repair of vaults at Santa Clara, Cuba. 1,114 feet lumber 31.06 45 pounds nails.. 2.47 3 bolts .75 2 pounds white-lead paint. 32 100 feet wire. 5.00 - 2 iron clamps. 3.50 1 pound tacks 14 yards tire iron. 3 pounds latches 2 hinges 1 lock 2 files 1.05 .06 30 20 40 45. 11 .80 Construction of a tool house at Santa Clara, Cuba. Improvement of water system at Specific use not more definitely stated. Santa Clara, Cuba. 1 drill .15 ..do 1 pound iron rod .05 do 1 nipple 1.00 ..do 2 gallons machine oil 2.00 ...do Do. Do. Do. Do. 4.00 8 sacks lime 4.00 Orphan asylum at Santa Clara, Cuba. 1,515 feet lumber $51.45 36 pounds nails. 1.98 400 turned-wood pins 10.00 2 locks. 3.00 3 lock bolts. 2.50 68.93 San Lazaro Hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. 1,546 feet lumber 40.65 10 brushes 2.20 5 paint brushes. 2.50 7 galvanized iron plates. 10.75 6 pounds tacks 33 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 61 Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Do. 72 sacks lime 36.00 54 pounds blue paint. 9.10 30 feet iron chain .60 12 clamps... .15 6 sheets emery paper. 12 1 pound copper rivets 40 50 bolts. 50 1 package tacks .10 256 pounds white lead paint.. 40.21 50 pounds turpentine.. 5.50 100 pounds boiled oil. 10.50 3 bottles alcohol. .70 3 pounds shellac. 1.50 4 iron rings. 2.40 165 pounds iron rods. 7.42 16 hinges 1.60 3 pounds violet paint.. 60 10 sacks lime 5.00 178.83 Repairs to the civil hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. 1,514 feet lumber 43.67 3 pounds tacks .16 16 screens 48 60 bolts.. .60 3 pieces hard wood. 2.70 20 washers. .20 8 clamps.. 6.00 25 pounds nails. 1.37 55.18 Federico Ruiz 90 liters mineral oil 9.30 92 liters mineral oil 9.61 Coffee 3.60 Construction of crematory at Santa Clara, Cuba. San Juan de Dios Hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. .do Subsistence of employees of San Juan de Dios Hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. Sugar. $3.00 .do Coal 4.50 do Spices 3.00 .do 120 pounds fresh beef. 24.00 .do 180 pounds rice. 7.20 do 90 liters wine. 13.50 do 30 pounds lard. 2.70 do 60 pounds pork sausages. 6.00 do O 87 pounds pease 5.22 do 720 pieces bread 18.00 .do 105 pounds potatoes 7.50 .do 98.22 155 pounds fresh beef. 31.00 do 93 liters wines 13.95 do → 186 pounds rice. 7.44 do 744 pieces bread 18.60 do 15 62 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 15 Federico Ruiz 31 pounds lard. $2.79 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lockridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Subsistence of employees of San Juan de Dios Hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. Remarks. 93 pounds beans 5.58 do 62 pounds pork sausage 6.20 .do 93 pounds potatoes 7.75 ..do Spices 3.10 .do Coal 5. 27 .do $101.68 Coffee. 11.37 Subsistence of patients, San Juan de Dios Hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Sugar 3.23 do Do. Macaroni 8.29 .do Do. Lard. 7.94 do Do. Potatoes 22.21 do Do. Fresh beef. 67.98 do Do. Bacon 4.58 do Do. Milk 16.80 .do Do. Eggs 8.12 do Do. Rice 21.37 do Do. Beans. 7.06 do Do. Spices 10.40 do Do. Wine 18.65 ..do Do. Chocolate. .45 .do Do. 1 chicken. 25 .do Do. 208.70 788 pounds bread. 49.74 do Do. Coffee 9.31 do Do. · Sugar. 2.67 do Do. Macaroni 7.11 .do Do. Lard.. Potatoes Fresh beef Bacon Milk Eggs.. Rice Beans Spices Wine 6.86 .do Do. 19.44 .do Do. 40.36 do Do. 3.79 do Do. 28.20 do Do. 4.80 .do Do. 22.19 .do Do. 6.36 do Do. 10.25 do Do. 6.50 do Do. Chocolate .20 .do Do. 217.78 19 Luis Valdez 5 wheelbarrow wheels 6.00 30 surveyors' steel pegs. 24.00 30.00 Repairing streets of Santa Clara, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 63 28 19 | Barnado Hernandez. Arthur Steiner 1923 meters crushed stone 2,570 files 120 bricks. 433.68 do $75.06 1.17 76.23 Repairing cavalry barracks at Santa Clara, Cuba. 28 R. Alvarez 25 pounds plate iron.. 1.60 62 pounds tire iron 2.48 19 iron bolts 1.45 13 pounds iron chain 1.04 6.57 Repairing streets of Santa Clara, Cuba. 28 Jose F. Acosta 42 pounds bicarbonate of mercury 49.80 4 pounds sulphuric acid.. 2.00 15 pounds chloride of lime 1.20 1 pound pure carbolic acid .60 206 pounds creoline 103.00 209 pounds crude carbolic acid. 52.25 ounce blue methyline .40 209.25 Disinfectants for sanitation of Santa Clara, Cuba. 28 Juan P. Cristo 350 grams calomel. 1.50 125 grams inguentum cantharis .50 125 grams calomel .50 1 pound sulphur. .10 liter alcohol .10 1 pound antimony .25 2 liters oil of turpentine. .55 1 pound calomel 1.25 2 pounds inguentum cantharis. 3.00 1 pound althea .60 3 pounds sulphate of magnesia.. .30 1 pound powdered aloes. 1.25 120 grams camphor. .20 liter carbolic acid 1.20 100 grains kernes……. .80 100 grams tincture cantharis .30 120 grams tincture iodine .35 pound mercurial ointment 50 13.25 Pedro Rodriguez 19,000 pounds cut grass 57.00 2,502 pounds corn 56.29 113.29 Luis Valdes R. Alvarez 1 wheelbarrow wheel 1.20 Horse medicine for public animals of the sanitary department of Santa Clara, Cuba. ..do Repairs to wheelbarrow used in the city streets repairing, Santa Clara. 6 pounds tallow $0.42 2 bottles lubricating oil .60 1 oil can.. .30 2 buckets 1.00 9 files. .27 2.59 Material for use in cleaning vaults, Santa Clara, Cuba. 64 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 28 R. Alvarez 1 blacksmith forge $22.50 500 pounds assorted iron 20.40 • 8 wheelbarrows 36.00 $78.90 Repairing streets of Santa Clara, Cuba. 1,000 bricks. 12.00 Repairs to the civil hospital at Santa Clara, Cuba. 1,000 bricks. 12.00 Repairs to the quartermaster corral at Santa Clara, Cuba. 6 pounds hoop iron. $0.33 43,262 pounds corrugated iron. 2, 703.87 179 pounds iron bolts. 28. 19 37 pounds washers. 5.83 160 galvanized iron plates. 96.00 2,834.22 Repairs to the cavalry stables at Santa Clara, Cuba. Total 5, 512. 64 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter H. Chatfield, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Franco Rojo. Feb. 15 A. R. Arguelles Adriano Galano A. R. Arguelles 8 sacks lime 34 barrels cement. 2 brooms 1 bottle ink 4 brooms. $6.40 Used in construction of retaining walls, Baracoa, Cuba. ..do Used in cleaning streets, Baracoa, Cuba. For use in office of rural guard, 187.00 .70 $1.00 Baracoa, Cuba. 1.20 .do 1 bottle mucilage. .60 do 1 gutta-percha ruler 1.00 .do 6 lead pencils. .40 .do 6 sheets blotting paper .25 .do Chimneys and wicks 1.50 .do 5.95 44 pounds iron nails. 3.61 1,774 feet lumber 62.08 14 pounds red ocher 56 50 screws 50 200 screw hooks. 8.00 1 padlock. 50 1 lamp... 60 1 package nails. 9 pounds galvanized nails. 12 lamp chimneys 10 .90 2.25 Quantity purchased not specified. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 65 11148-w w——5 6 hinges 1.20 18 roof tiles 1.26 1 galvanized roof tile. 50 1 lime 40 82.46 4.37 Used in repairing Fort Wood, Bara- coa, Cuba. + First Lieut. H. E. Knight, 53 pounds bacon. Fifth United States In- fantry, commissary. 75 pounds flour. 6 pounds coffee. 10 pounds sugar 2 quarts vinegar. 4 pounds salt.. 4 pounds soap 6 pounds rice · 1.57 .55 43 06 03 14 . 28 4 ounces pepper .05 7.48 289.99 Used as rations for indigent Cubans, Baracoa, Cuba. Feb. 27 Jose Gruart.. [Personal property purchased by Capt. John H. Gardner, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Placeta, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 2,013 feet lumber $64.41 28 | Bernardo Gongalez. 2 pumps 1 faucet. $42.00 2.00 Used in connection with barracks Specific use not more definitely stated. and quarters. 247 pounds iron pipe 24.70 4 Tees. 1.80 4 elbows 1.60 4 showers 18.00 4 tubs. 16.00 1,252 pounds corrugated iron. 78.25 1,500 feet lumber. 37.50 10 pounds white lead. 2.80 224.65 .do Do. Total 289.06 Total [Personal property purchased by Capt. Elias Chandler, First United States Infantry, collector of custoins, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 16 Rabel & Co Total 1,000 pounds coal. $5.00 Fuel for use of customs steam launch at Sagua la Grande. 5.00 99 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 2 1 Articles. First Lieut. Merch B. Stew- art, Eighth U. S. Infantry. Capt. Geo. L. Goodale, act- ing quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. R. M. Williams 433 pounds salt 1 metallic casket 1,266 gallons red paint.. 1,875 pounds white lead. 260 gallons linseed oil.. 100 gallons turpentine. 217 pounds lampblack. 5 wall brushes. 1 set stock and dies. $759.60 112.50 152. 10 Amount. $3.25 33.60 Disposition and use. Used for making whitewash for bar- racks and quarters at Columbia Barracks. Used in the interment of James E. Ebaugh, late chief clerk to the post quartermaster at Columbia Bar- racks, Cuba. Remarks. 55.50 16.27 32.50 1, 128.47 7 Joseph L. Smith 8 Knight & Wall Co. 405 pounds roofing iron. 1 W. D. Robinson 8 Knight & Wall Co. 24 padlocks.. 9 R. W. Williams Floor tiles 3.00 20.25 1,000.00 Used for painting barracks and quar- ters at Columbia Barracks. Used in extension of water system at Columbia Barracks. Used for completing Second Artillery mess kitchen at Columbia Barracks. Used for completion of bath houses at Columbia Barracks. Quantity purchased not specified; labor included in amount of bill. 24 complete hasps $5.40 .84 6.24 ..do 271 gallons linseed oil 161.55 100 gallons turpentine.. 57.50 400 pounds yellow ocher 14.50 500 pounds Spanish whiting. 6.88 276 pounds lampblack. 15.18 2,076 pounds white lead 124.55 60 wall brushes. 42.00 100 pounds sienna 13.00 · 100 pounds umber 12.00 50 black drop paint. 17.50 464.66 8 Knight & Wall Co. 100 pounds putty 7.00 5 pounds glaziers' paints .75 4 kegs wire nails 15.20 Used for painting barracks and quar- ters at Columbia Barracks. 7.75 Used in windows of officers' quarters and offices at Columbia Barracks, Cuba. Used in constructing culvert at Columbia Barracks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 67 2 triple blocks.. 2 double blocks. 14.00 10.00 1 safety valve 2.00 · 1 check valve .90 2 gallons muriatic acid. 1.60 4.50 1 set stock and dies. 6.50 24.00 Used in completing administration building at Columbia Barracks. Used in sewer system of hospital at Columbia Barracks. For plumbers, used at Columbia Bar- racks. 50 galvanized elbows.. 25.00 .do 20 double hubs 6.00 50 gallons gasoline oil 16.50 12 feet lead pipe. 8.40 ..do .do Used in sewer system at hospital at Columbia Barracks. 62.40 2,317 pounds bar iron.. 86.89 4 brass padlocks. 6.00 92.89 Used in completing guardhouse at Columbia Barracks. 1 spark arrester. 89 panes glass 25 galvanized Ts. 9.50 17.55 3.75 Used in construction of bakery at Columbia Barracks. Used in windows of office quarters and offices at Columbia Barracks. Used in completing bath houses at Columbia Barracks. 14 J. L. Mott Iron Works. 35 feet ferrules. $30.80 1,006 pounds pig lead. 54.33 60 lead traps.. 35.40 1 tierce .75 1 cask 1.00 3 boxes 2.34 2 barrels .80 125.42 21 Ladislao Diaz & Bro. 3,600 feet lumber 97.20 30,205 feet lumber 32,338 feet lumber 10,151 feet lumber 15,044 feet lumber 423.09 13,042 feet lumber 363.08 836 feet lumber. 22.57 911. 18 Used for extension of water system at Columbia Barracks. Used in construction of culvert at Columbia Barracks. 848.51 Used in constructing addition to staff building at Columbia Barracks. Used in constructing men's quarters of corral at Columbia Barracks. 283.79 | Used in construction of mess hall and kitchen of corral at Columbia Bar- racks. Used in constructing mess quarters of Eighth Infantry at Columbia Barracks. Used in construction of corral mess hall at Columbia Barracks. Used in construction of Second Artil- lery kitchen at Columbia Barracks. 68 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 23 Knight & Wall Co. 10 kegs wire nails $38.40 40 pairs complete strap hinges 2.04 8 complete rim locks 4.80 40 hooks and eyes 1.33 $46.57 For mess quarters at corral at Colum- bia barracks. 58 pairs complete strap hinges 2.91 • 24 chain bolts 4.32 24 barrel bolts 2.40 48 hooks and eyes 1.60 10 complete rim locks 6.00 15 kegs wire nails 57.70 74.93 ..do Knight & Wall Co. 82 complete windows. 217.30 82 sash lifts. 1.64 125 bake pans. 218.94 93.75 4 transom lifts.. $3.00 4 sets transom centers. .50 3.50 14 panes glass.. 1.40 Used in noncommissioned staff build- ing at Columbia Barracks. Used in bakery at Columbia Barracks. Used in administration building, Sev- enth Cavalry, Columbia Barracks. Used in general repairs at quarters, Columbia Barracks. 1,160 pounds galvinized roofing $58.00 25 pounds galvinized wire nails.. 4 kegs wire nails. 2.63 15.20 75.83 Used in roofing and repairing Light Artillery kitchen at Columbia Bar- racks. 8 do 12 chest locks. 12 chest handles. 12 shutter knobs. 23 do 397 iron pipe. 190.88 2 unions. 2.10 2 Y's. 5.80 2 elbows. 1.50 1T. .90 12 pair butts, complete 96 44 pair strap hinges 1.98 3.60 2.25 .20 6.05 Used in general on general repairs at Specific use not more definitely stated. Columbia Barracks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 69 15 rim locks 9.00 44 hooks and eyes 1.54 28 Domingo Rodriguez.. 5 bags charcoal. Total 214.66 4.00 Used in noncommissioned staff build- ing, Eighth Infantry, at Columbia Barracks. For plumbers' use at Columbia Bar- racks. 6, 711. 48 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis G. Irwin, jr., Second United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 4 Harris Bro. & Co. 4 knife erasers; 1 eyelet punch; 1 box eye- $8.00 lets. 20 Fernando de Cordora 6 blank books For use in office of collector of cus- toms, Manzanillo, Cuba. $27.25 200 blank forms.. 3.00 500 sheets letter paper. 4.00 28 4 Carbajosa & Co. 28 Beattie & Co. Miguel Muniz & Co Beattie & Co. 2 large earthern jars. 300 libras ice. 2 lubricating cups 34.25 .do 2.50 do 3.75 1.50 ..do For use on custom-house launch, 2,710 pounds coal. 14.51 Antonio Corrales E. P. Bayles... Miguel Muniz & 2,500 pounds coal Wood. 13.39 2.00 1 rowboat, complete. Manzanillo, Cuba. .do .do ..do 40.00 For harbor use in customs service, Quantity purchased not stated. 125 pounds clay. Manzanillo, Cuba; launch. $6.00 4 yards duck 1.20 2 pounds paste. .80 1 plain brush .15 2 camel's-hair brushes. Total 5 gallons machine oil 1 can mineral oil 1 nipple 1 pound cement 1 faucet. 12 feet chain. .10 3.00 1.85 can olive oil 1.30 .08 .05 .75 60 15.88 do 135.78 70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandant of the Presidio, disbursing officer at Habana during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use.] Remarks. 1900. For use in the Presidio of Habana. Feb. 28 Colom & C 8,603 pounds black beans. $335.35 200 pounds coffee 30.00 440 pounds codfish. 31.63 4 pounds cumin seed .60 4 pounds cloves.. .80 516 pounds corn flour. 9.29 20 strings garlic. 6.20 ❤ 970 pounds lard. 77.12 4 pounds laurel. .40 355 pounds salted meat. 41.89 320 pounds onions 5.44 150 pounds olive oil 14.32 4 pounds crigan .40 4 pounds pepper. .80 13,183 pounds potatoes. 23.29 4,129 pounds rice 105. 28 1,308 pounds sugar 35.71 1,228 pounds salt.. 6.75 5 boxes soap 19.50 • $958.82 .do 50 pounds black beans. 1.97 37 pounds bacon. 3.38 16 pounds indian corn. 63 50 pounds coffee 7.50 12 pounds codfish. .90 5 strings garlic 1.55 12 pounds salted meat. 1.47 25 onions .42 23 pounds olive oil. 2.18 3 pounds pepper. .22 200 pounds potatoes 3.60 28 Alvarez, Valdez & Gutierrez. A. Torrmella & Lopez. Emilio de la Fone. Luiz Dominquez Jose Perpinan. 225 pounds rice 2 ounces saffron 50 pounds sugar 50 pounds salt 12 sponges 2 boxes vermicelli. 27 pounds soap D 7.76 2.00 O 1.36 .28 1.25 2.00 1.07 · 39.54 do 5,617 kilograms bread 439.58 .do 7,200 pounds beef.. 729.00 .do 800 pairs shoes.. 930.00 do 800 pairs pants; 800 shirts 784.00 do 4,300 blank forms. $34.75 540 blank forms 187.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 71 13 boxes pens. 10.20 4 bottles ink. 4.75 2 spools thread .74 6 boxes rubber bands. 3.00 2 packages needles .50 1 brush .05 1 ream paper 4.00 6 sheets blotting paper 50 1 box envelopes 2.20 100 envelopes... 9.60 2 boxes pencils. 1.36 12 penholders 1.00 12 pencils.. 1.80 72 schoolbooks 3.75 1 pound chalk. .40 12 arithmetics 1.80 267.40 .do Barrios & Coello Sala & Sons. 10 tons coal. 120.00 Spanish gold, reduced to United States 110.34 do currency. 19 belts $19.00 19 holsters 28.50 4 bundles thread 20 impermeable canvas 40.00 Filipe de Pazos Idelfonso Bollada 2 sacks sand 360 rations fodder 2 bolts 1 lock 1 clamp 10 packs hay 3 sacks indian corn. 398 8359 8888 87.66 70.44 Andres Hernandez Antonio Planas. Anselmo Castells 1 wooden frame Spanish gold 39.90 Reduced to United States currency 37.00 do 440 bottles milk 44.00 .do Wine wafers.. $2.40 .do Sponge cake.. Bananas. 1.70 do .20 do 100 empty sacks 5.00 do 420 brooms 8.75 do 500 pounds sweet potatoes 10.60 .do 8 pounds candles. 3.60 do 6 blank forms 6.00 do Spanish silver 38.25 Reduced to United States currency 29.40 1 spectacle glass.. $0.75 50 pounds sulphate of iron 2.50 12 borated soap. 2.00 Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. 72 PERSONAL PROPERTY Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandant of the Presidio, disbursing officer at Habana, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Anselmo Catells. 2 bottles listeria 1 bottle antirheumatic sirup $2.00 .80 · 2 pairs spectacles. 3.00 Pound fir-tree oil .50 12 epsom salts .50 4 pounds bicarbonate of sodium 25 pound bichloride of mercury pound iodide of potassium .63 1.75 1 lactometer……….. .30 1 pound filament thread 1.25 4 pounds carbolic acid. 2.00 1 pound citric acid .60 2 pounds glycerin .70 4 pounds vaseline 1.40 1 pound starch .12 pound bismuth .90 4 pounds powdered mustard .56 2 pounds acetate of lead 30 1 pound Belloc coal 40 1 pound chloroform 1.00 6 bottles cod-liver oil. 9.00 1 bottle Le Roy purgative. .59 4 ounces iodoform. 1.25 4 ounces extract quinine. 1.63 1 ounce nitrate of silver. 57 50 antipyrine pills. .40 1 bundle wax cloth 2.50 24 porous plasters. 1.50 1 caustic holder .25 2 catheters 6 douches. 3.00 .55 Spanish gold 45.44 Reduced to United States currency R. Guzman & Co 2 cans turpentine.. $7.26 1 wick .25 2 chisels 4.25 1 padlock. .20 12 sheets emery paper · .30 12 cans paste 1.80 28 packages tacks 1.78 2 packages screws 2 paint brushes. 90 100 pounds yellow ocher paint 3.00 288 70 Disposition and use. $41.78 | For use in the infirmary of the Ha- bana presidio. Date. 28 1900. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 73 Quantity purchased not specified. 1 can yellow ocher paint. 6 cans white paint. .90 10.80 1 can burnt sienna paint .50 1 can burnt umber paint 1 can burnt oil .50 3.50 36.64 | For use in the presidio of Habana Coto and San Pedro 28 lamp burners 1.40 1 bundle twine .35 2 pounds twine. 45 சுசும் 1 file. .30 8 pounds iron pipe .56 2 hatches 1.50 24 cans enamel 5.70 1 gallon varnish. 1.50 1 can burnt oil 4.00 1 ruler. .35 6 packages screws 1.80 2 pounds cotton 1. 13 2 locks.. 1.20 1 nipple 1 reducer 1 faucet .30 .25 1.25 22.04 ..do Hijosde A. P. Ramirez 1 lantern 15.90 1 chandelier arm 7.50 Spanish gold 23.40 Reduced to U. S. currency 21.51 .do Ice Company. Ladislao Diaz & Bros 2,450 pounds ice; Spanish gold $24.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 18.92 ..do 500 bricks. $10.00 25 pounds chalk .50 5 varas lumber 4.50 15.00 lo Manuel F. Cibrian. 72 photographic plates 4.50 1 printing frame. 3 photograph frames 4.50 2 developing trays.. 6.70 Spanish gold 15.70 Reduced to U. S. currency 14.30 .do Jose Alvarez & Co 6 chickens. $6.00 .do Eggs.. 1.00 ..do Spanish gold 7.00 Reduced to U. S. currency. 6.43 D. Otheguyano Co. Ladislao Diaz & Bro. Antonio Planas. Amavizcar & Torre. 8 horse shoes; Spanish gold $5.00 Reduced to U. S. currency. 4.59 ..do Hydraulic cement 640.00 .do Do. Postage stamps... 12.00 .do 1 piece oilcloth; Spanish gold. $5.30 Reduced to U. S. currency 4.87 74 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandant of the Presidio, disbursing officer at Habana, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 28 | Alejo Caballero Ladislao Diaz & Co.. Hijos de A. P. Ramirez. Feb. 20 12 horse loads wood; Spanish gold. $7.32 Reduced to U. S. currency.. $6.73 Hydraulic cement 160.00 For use in the presidio of Habana... .do Quantity purchased not specified. 16 faucets. $14.90 8 water-closets. 112.00 6 urinals.. 36.00 138 varas pipe iron 93.10 2 pieces iron pipe. 10.00 6 siphons 12.00 Spanish gold 278.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 257.00 5,789. 12 Total [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900. Francisco Trelles & Co 1 duster. $0.20 1 box pens. 1 box pens. 1 ream paper 1 ream paper 36 ink wells 100 penholders .60 60 4.50 4.50 1.60 2.25 6 boxes pens. 3.75 1 box chalk 1.00 3 sponges .30 1 pitcher.. 08 288 memorandum books. 6.50 2 brooms 80 1 duster..... 25 2 pints ink. 2.30 168 memorandum books. 4.64 42 penholders 65 4 sponges 20 4 dusters.. 50 4 boxes pens. 2.00 1 enameled pitcher. .18 1 earthen jar .75 2 dusters.. 40 2 sponges 72 ink wells 20 2.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 75 Disposed of by Leopoldo Dulzaides, mayor. Disposed of by Jose G. Dominguez, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose G. Dominguez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Jose G. Dominguez, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose G. Dominguez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Spanish gold 41.00 Reduced to United States currency at $37.27 For use at schools rate of 10 per cent. 5 Jose M. Frasancos 1 earthen jar 1.00 1 broom .22 1 duster. .20 ream paper 1.75 72 memorandum books. 1.75 1 pint ink 1.20 12 mats 1.00 7.12 .do 5 Jose M. Francos 2 boxes pens. 1.00 do 1 bottle ink. .75 do Paper.. .75 do 1 earthern jar 1.00 .do 1 duster. .20 .do 1 broom .25 do 3.95 5 do 1 box pens.. .50 ream paper 1.75 144 memorandum books. 3.50 6 schoolbooks .75 1 earthen jar 1.00 1 broom .25 2 sponges .20 1 duster. .20 8.15 do Do. 5 Rebollarg Cuesta 2 boxes pens. 1.00 .do Do. 1 bottle ink. .75 .do Do. 6 drawing books. 1.50 ..do Do. 1 earthen jar 1.25 .do Do. Lined paper 1.25 .do 5.75 5 LO Eleuterio Pino 2 benches. 2.75 2 locks.. 24 schoolbooks .50 35 1 liter ink 1.00 1 broom .20 6 pencils.. .25 1 enameled pitcher .30 1 wood frame. .10 ream paper 1.50 12 memorandum books. .30 bag lime .60 6 tin pitchers .40 8.25 .do Disposed of by Jose G. Dominguez, mayor. 76 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Antonio Nunex, di- rectress. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of by Irende Cardenas, di- rectress. Do. Disposed of by Irende Cardenas, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Irende Cardenas, di- rectress. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Feb. 3 E. Rodriguez 118 schoolbooks $34.25 72 memorandum books. 1.75 $36.00 For use at schools. 3 Manuel Albuerne 1 box pens. .67 .do 12 penholders 20 .do 1 ream paper 1.00 .do 1 bottle ink. 1.00 .do T. w. paper, 2 lines. .50 .do 12 schoolbooks 1.50 ..do 132 copy books. 4.20 do 12 ink wells 2.00 .do 12 penholders .47 do 36 slates 2.00 .do Chalk for slate .07 .do 1 liter ink 1.00 do 14.61 3 E. Rodriguez 31 schoolbooks. 13.09 do 24 slates 2.25 .do Chalk .50 .do 12 lead pencils. .60 1 ruler. .60 Slate pencils. .32 888 .do .do .do 12 sponges .60 do 1 ream paper 3.50 do 6 bottles ink 2.40 do 23.86 3 Paulino Soles. 2 reams school paper 3.00 3 liters ink. 3.75 1 map 5.30 3 boxes chalk 1.00 48 lead pencils. 2 boxes pens. 1.30 ! 1.35 Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Irende Cardenas, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Irende Cardenas, di- rectress. Disposed of by Irene de Caidenas, di- rectress. Do. Disposed of by Irene de Caidenas, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Irene de Caidenas, di- rectress. Do. Disposed of by Irene de Caidenas, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Irene de Caidenas, di- rectress. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 77 131 schoolbooks 32.40 ream paper 2.20 36 slates 3.00 60 memorandum books. 2.00 24 penholders 1.00 48 slate pencils. .70 57.00 do Disposed of by Catalino Montejo, di- rectress. E. Rodriguez 24 schoolbooks 4.87 1 map .4.00 48 memorandum books. 1.60 ream paper .77 11. 24 ...do Disposed of by Joaquin Caneras, di- rector. Paulino Soles. 60 memorandum books. 2.00 2 liters ink. 1.60 48 penholders 80 48 slate pencils .80 Fernandez y Valade. 2 boxes pens. 1 rubber pencil 2 brooms 1 liter ink 1.00 .05 1.00 7.25 do Do. 1.00 1 box pens.. .75 2 brooms ... 50 1 slate chalk .10 12 varas embroidery cloth. 2.40 20 varas white cloth.. 4.00 ream paper 2.00 6 spools thread .60 E. Rodriguez 2 sponges .10 11.45 do Disposed of by José R. Montero, mayor. 48 slates 3.50 57 schoolbooks. 11.05 1 earthen jar 1.00 96 memorandum books. 3.20 1 box pens. 1.00 19.75 .do 144 schoolbooks 20.35 ...do Sp. paper .95 1 liter ink 1.20 ..do 12 penholders .40 .do Chalk, slate, pencils. .40 .do 1 box pens. .75 do ..do Disposed of by Francisco Leon Ramas, director. Disposed of by Enrique Rodriguez, director. Disposed of by Enrique Rodriguez, director; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Enrique Rodriguez, director. Do. Disposed of by Enrique Rodriguez, director; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Enrique Rodriguez, director. 3 2 78 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. E. Rodriguez Penholders and blotting paper. $0.70 $21.55 Paulino Soles. 158 schoolbooks 144 copy books. bottle ink. Lined paper 16.40 3.50 . 65 .25 1 compass .50 Chalk 40 6 memorandum books. 80 1 bottle mucilage.. .30 1 ream paper 1.80 3 pencils... .15 24.75 4 reams paper 4.00 • 2.50 1.25 .40 10 3.00 1.00 2.00 4.25 5.00 [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Manuel Albuerne 12 slates 1 liter ink 12 penholders Chalk 2 compasses 1 try-square 2 rulers 13 schoolbooks. 1 map Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of by Enrique Rodriguez, director; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Rogelio Lopez, director. Do. Do. Disposed of by Rogelio Lopez, director; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Rogelio Lopez, director. Disposed of by Rogelio Lopez, director; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Rogelio Lopez, director. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by José de C. Palomino. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by José de C. Palomino; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by José de C. Palomino. Do. For use at schools. .do .do · do .do .do .do .do .do .do .do .do .do .do .do .do do .do do .do .do 50 blank forms 1.25 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 24.75 Iaime Roy 62 spools thread 1.79 .do Disposed of by Juana Conde,directress. 2 varas embroidery cloth .40 do Do. 21 varas yarn.. 2.46 do Do. 1 spool silk .18 .do Do. 2 papers needles. .20 ..do Do. 24 spools cotton 42 .do Do. 6 needles 30 do Do. Manuel Albuerne 1 liter ink 1.00 do · Do. Paint, pencils, and chalk .59 .do 2 schoolbooks 40 .do 6 slates .58 .do Falcon pens .30 .do 1 bottle ink. 12 ink wells 1.00 ..do .79 .do Disposed of by Juana Conde, directress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Juana Conde, directress. Do. Disposed of by Juana Conde, directress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Juana Conde, directress, Do. Date. 3 Feb. 2 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 79 Disposed of by Lameano Gil, director. Disposed of by Juan F. Balbona, di- rector. Do. E. Rodriguez ream paper 12 sponges 2 slate boxes. 2 compasses 6 school books. 1 earthen jar - 1.20 | .do Do. 11.61 .80 1.00 2.00 8.00 1.00 2 brooms 80 • 1 ream paper 3.00 8 maps. 8.00 24.60 .do 17 school books. 4.09 '.do 960 copy books. 3.75 .do 1 sheet blotting paper .10 .do 1 ink well .80 do Do. Do. ream paper 1.00 .do 37 chalk .37 .do Do. Disposed of by Juan F. Balbona, di- rector; quantity. purchased not specified. Disposed of by Bruno V. Miranda, director. Do. Do. Disposed of by Bruno V. Miranda, director; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Bruno V. Miranda, director. Disposed of by Domingo Aguilar. Do. Disposed of by Domingo Aguilar; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Lameano Gil, director. Do. Disposed of by Lameano Gil, director; quantity purchased not specified. 10.11 Manuel Albuerne 244 copy books. 11.50 .do 48 slates 10.00 .do 1 map 5.00 do Chalk .49 do 2 semicircles. 3.50 .do 4 wood compasses 5.00 .do Do. 2 rulers 3.00 do Do. 36 ink wells 6.00 ..do Do. 2 boxes pens. 1.00 .do Do. 24 penholders .75 .do Do. 4 reams paper 4.00 .do Do. 50.24 CO Paulino Soles. 6 blocks paper. 2 liters ink 200 blank forms. 61 schoolbooks. 5.45 do 1.00 do 2.10 do 4.25 .do 1 ream paper. 2.75 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.20 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 60 penholders. 1.80 do Chalk and slate pencils. .20 .do 18.75 3 E. Rodriguez 55 schoolbooks. 29.50 do 36 slates 5.00 do Paint 5.00 do 39.50 Feb. 3 80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 3 Jose Rovirosa. 2 brooms, 6 sponges, 4 pounds soap. $2.00 3 Fernandez y Ruiz Pablo Marechaga. 4 towels. 1.00 1 basin. Chalk $1.00 .30 .20 Turpentine.. .10 [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Varnish Remarks. Disposed of by Angela Vegara, direct- ress. Do. Do. Disposed of by Angela Vegara, direct- ress; quantity purchased not speci- fied. Do. Do. Disposition and use. For use at schools do .do .do do .do 1.60 3 Jaime Roy 18 ounces yarn. 1.20 9 varas embroidery cloth. 1.02 18 spools thread. 2.70 18 thimbles. 1.28 24 crochet balls. 1.20 8 papers needles. .54 2 crochet needles .60 8.54 .do Disposed of by Angela Vegara, direct- ress. 3 E. Rodriguez.. 138 schoolbooks. 11.84 96 memorandum books. 3.54 12 slates .72 1 pencil. .12 1 liter ink. 1.00 17.22 ...do 3 .do 145 schoolbooks. 20.50 do 1 bottle ink. 1.00 .do 2 boxes pencils 1.50 .do Spanish paper. 1.00 .do 24.00 Do. Disposed of by Jacinto R. del Sol, director. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jacinto R. del Sol, director; quantity purchased not specified. 3 do 3 liters ink. 2.10 48 pencils.. 2.00 216 memorandum books. 5.00 24 schoolbooks.. 3.20 72 penholders 2.40 1 ream paper 4.00 1 box pens.. .80 19.50 3 ..do 54 schoolbooks. 10.75 .do ...do Spanish paper. 1.25 12.00 .do Disposed of by Antonio Bastenechea, director. Disposed of by Esteban de Cardenas, substitute. Disposed of by Esteban de Cardenas, substitute; quantity purchased not specified. Date. Feb. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 81 1 3 | T. Bea & Co. Raulino Soles 1 measure 6 pieces ribbon 1 metro ppr. cloth 2.27 For use at public works at Matanzas..| Disposed of by Simon Mendoza, acting chief engineer. $0.40 1.25 1 sheet blotting paper · .08 1 box pens. 1 box clips. 70 .60 liter ink 70 50 envelopes. 30 365 blank forms. 5.70 9.73 ..do Do. 3 A. Carreno Hermanos 12 hooks for newspapers. 1.25 12 soap.. .90 1 ink well 1.25 liter ink. .60 2 bottles red ink. 60 2 spools thread 45 125 sheets paper .30 12 colored pencils 1.05 1 box pens. .55 14 ream paper 4.53 2 sheets blotting papers .15 6 paper blocks. 2.25 13.88 .do Do. 3 Prieto Carballes 122 schoolbooks 8.50 2 liters ink 2.00 72 memorandum books 1.50 2 boxes chalk 1.00 2 reams paper 2:50 · 3 Juan Fonseca 4 boxes pens. 18 slates 6 varas flannel. 2 blankets 2.00 1.50 19.00 .do 1.35 .85 2.20 .do Disposed of by Fernando Calvo, mayor municipal. Disposed of by Eduardo Diax, di- rector. 3 Pablo Urechaga 8 iron unions 80 1 key 70 2 nipples 12 coat hooks. .35 3 A. Carreno Hermanos. 1 bell 3.00 1 memorandum book. 2.16 8293 89 15 2.00 .do Do. 5.16 ..do Do. 3 T. Bea & Co. 1 box books.. 2.40 .do Do. 3 Eduardo de Lord 8 screws $3.65 2 metal bearings. 2.75 6.40 .do Do. 3 Andres Castillo Abre 374 pounds iron pipes.. 17.11 Water tank. 10.60 200 bricks. 3.44 31.15 Do. 11148-w w -6 82 PERSONAL PROPERTY. For use at the finance department, Disposed of by Manuel Rodriguez, fire- [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Articles. 3 Francisco Taboas Paulino Soles. 2 candlesticks $0.05 Matanzas. 21 reams paper. $7.25 .do 1 liter ink 1.00 ..do 100 envelopes. .75 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.30 .do 700 blank forms. 5.00 do Official envelopes 6.00 do 2 boxes clips.. .80 .do 1 folio book. 3.00 .do 1 rubber eraser .40 .do 1 bottle mucilage. 50 do 12 rubber bands .25 .do 26.25 3 Enrique Laine 14 liters ink. 1.68 68 schoolbooks 3:31 775 sheets paper .10 1 box pens... .60 72 copy books 1.30 7.49 For use at schools Domingo Leon 12 pounds chalk .40 4 boxes pens.. 2.48 34 liters ink 2.08 144 copy books 3.60 8.56 .do 9 Santiago Fernandez. 151 schoolbooks 4.82 5 earthen jars 6.00 90 penholders 90 2 brooms.. 40 1 pitcher. 08 7 boxes pens. 4.20 72 copy books. 1.80 96 bottles ink. 6.00 24.20 ..do E. Rodriguez 21 schoolbooks 6. 17 .do 48 copy books. 1.90 .do Slates.. .17 do Slate pencils. 37 do 8.61 man of finance. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Rodriguez, fire- man of finance; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Manuel Rodriguez, fire- man of finance. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Maria Rodriguez, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Luisa Hernandez, di- rectress. Do. Disposed of by Luisa Hernandez, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Do. Date. 6 Feb. 3 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 83. Disposed of by Matilda Llaua, direct- ress. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Matilda Llaua, direct- ress; quantity purchased not speci- fied. Do. Disposed of by Matilda Llaua, direct- ress. Disposed of by Dionisio Jimenez, di- rector. Disposed of by Dionisio Jimenez, di- rector; quantity purchased specifled. not Disposed of by Francisco de Cardenas, directress. 3 Manuel Albuerne 34 slates 6.00 .do 48 copy books. 2.25 .do 6 do 30 schoolbooks 4.00 do 1 ream paper 1.25 .do 1 box pens. .55 do Slate chalk pencil .45 do 14.50 6 A. Caneno Hermanos. 1 ream paper 1.50 42 schoolbooks 5.75 7.25 ..do 6 Manuel Albuerne 24 slate pencils 5.00 do 50 blank forms 1.25 do Do. 16 schoolbooks 3.40 .do Do. 1 ream paper 1.25 do Do. 15 slates 1.50 .do Do. 1 bottle ink. 1.00 .do Do. 96 copy books. 2.40 do 1 tri semicircle 1.75 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.00 .do Do. Do. Chalk .20 .do 18.75 6 E. Rodriguez 270 schoolbooks 34.20 24 slates 4.95 2 boxes slate pencils. 1.50 2 boxes chalk 2.30 1 box pens.. 1.05 1 bottle ink. 288 copy books 1 ink well 1 map 1 liter ink 1.00 7.00 .50 5.00 1.00 58.50 .do 6 Florencio Corzo 1 screen 4.50 1 hatrack 3.50 1 wood curtain 5.00 13.00 6 Paulino Soles. 206 schoolbooks. 28.25 12 slates 1.00 1 ream paper 3.00 2 boxes pens. 2.50 1 bottle ink. .25 48 copy books 4.00 39.00 do Do. Disposed of by Tomas F. Lopes, di- rector. 84 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. E. Rodriguez ream paper 96 copy books 3 bottles ink. box pens. 72 penholders 1 box chalk 6 schoolbooks 48 slates $2.00 3.40 1.65 .27 · 1.44 .60 1.03 3.27 6 lead pencils. .95 6 Paulino Soles. $14.61 129 schoolbooks. 8.07 For use at schools ..do 60 memorandum books. 2.00 .do 36 penholders .60 1 ink pencil do .07 .do 1 liters ink. 1.40 .do 12 slate pencils .20 .do box chalk . 27 .do 1 ream paper 1.25 do 1 box pens. .65 .do Spanish paper. .10 .do 14.61 .do 120 memorandum books. 4.00 72 penholders 3.00 36 ink wells 3.00 36 plates 2.75 2 bottles ink. 50 117 schoolbooks. 7.70 2 portfolios 1.00 1 ream paper 1 box pens. 1 box chalk 1.40 .65 .75 24.75 ..do Jaime Roy 6 ounces yarn .60 do 6 spools silk 60 do 4 varas embroidery cloth 80 .do 18 spools thread 30 .do Needles .20 .do 2.50 E. Rodriguez. 48 memorandum books. 1.30 2 schoolbooks 1.00 Disposed of by D. Rey, director. Disposed of by Manuela Vilsaret, di- rectress. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuela Vilsaret, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Ramon Sanchez, di- rector. Disposed of by Maria Rodriguez, di- rectress. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Maria Rodriguez, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Date. 6 Feb. 6 6 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 85 Disposed of by Maria Rodriguez, di- rectress. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Maria Rodriguez, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Maria Rodriguez, di- rectress; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Juan Pasan, director. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Juan Pasan, director; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Juan Pasan, director. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Juan Pasan, director; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Francisco Gabez, mayor. 4 blank forms .80 1 pencil .02 3.12 do 6 Manuel Albuerne 1 ream paper 1.25 do 12 schoolbooks 2.40 ..do 10 slates Chalk 1.00 .do .10 do 4.75 6 Jaime Roy. 6 ounces yarn 60 6 spools silk 60 4 varas embroidery cloth. 80 18 spools thread .30 Needles. .20 2.50 .do Do. 6 | E. Rodriguez 6 schoolbooks. 1.80 48 memorandum books. 1.30 1 pencil .02 3. 12 do 6 Manuel Albuerne 1 ream paper 1.25 .do 12 schoolbooks. 2.40 .do 10 slates Chalk 1.00 do Do. Do. Do. .10 .do 4.75 6 Analia Badaifle 1 map 2.00 .do 6 Pablo Urrenaga 5 bottles varnish $2.50 ..do 1 liter turpentine. .92 .do 1 varnish brush .20 .do Do. Do. 6 pounds blue oil paint. 95 .do 1 pound rope .20 .do Vermilion .10 .do 4.87 6 Paulino Soles. 36 memorandum books. 1.20 ..do 2 liters ink 1.60 do 60 schoolbooks 4.40 .do 3 lead pencils .15 .do Chalk .39 .do 7.74 6 Armigon Garcia. Pens, pencils, chalk 2.54 3 liters ink 2.24 1 ream paper 4.60 9.38 .do 6 Paulino Soles. 192 schoolbooks 32.00 18 copy books · 6.00 2 liters ink 2.50 2 boxes pens. 1. 16 41.66 .do Disposed of by Felipe V. Montes de Oca, mayor. 86 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 6 Paulino Soles. 2,550 blank forms. $15.58 250 envelopes.. 2.05 1 package envelopes. .35 12 colored pencils .75 1 box paper. 3.50 6 portfolios 9.00 6 A. Caneno Hermanos. 30 penholders 6 bars wax 3.50 $34.73 For use at the audiencia Disposed of by Jose Cabarroca, presi- dent of the audiencia. .60 3 reams paper 12.85 3 liters ink. 3.00 12 needles .20 1,000 blank forms. 6.00 6 spools thread 1.50 2 sheets blotting paper .15 1 box pens. .90 25.20 6 F. Bea & Co 1 lock, 3 keys do .do 1.55 Do. Disposed of by Andres Orozco, fiscal de la audencia. 6 Paulino Soles. 24reams paper 2 paper weights. 2 paper knives.. liter ink 2 boxes clips. $8.01 2.25 .54 .30 1.08 12.18 do 2.00 .do Do. Disposed of by Raul Fuelles, judge of first instance. 6 A. Betancourt 1,000 blank forms. 6 A. Caneno Hermanos. 2 blank forms $9.00 1 memorandum book 1.25 200 cards and envelopes 1.75 1 ream paper 3.00 1 bottle mucilage. .20 1 box pens. .50 15.70 6 Paulino Soles. 1,100 blank forms. 6.25 44 liters ink 1.40 100 envelopes. .75 2 reams paper 4.25 5 sheets blotting paper .43 13.08 .do 6 A. Carreno Hermanos 2 reams paper 4.50 .do 2 liters ink. 2.00 .do 1 spool thread .25 .do 1 bar wax . .10 Do. Disposed of by Sixto Vasconcellos, judge of first instance. Do. Do. Do. Do. Date. Feb. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 87 Do. Do. Disposed of by Sixto Vasconcellos, judge of first instance; quantity pur- chased not specified. Disposed of by Benito J. R. Maribona, judge of first instance, Cardenas. 1 box pens.. .70 .do 1 blotting paper .10 .do Needles. .10 ....do 7.75 6 A. Badia. 1,000 blank forms. 20.00 1 bottle ink. .83 20.83 6 Manuel Perez Gonzalez 1,000 envelopes 4.50 4 reams paper 10.40 1 litro ink 1.00 1 box pens. .76 16.66 do 7 Eduardo Suarez 1,000 envelopes 4.50 4 reams paper 10.00 1 litro ink 1.00 1 box pens. 1.16 16.66 do 7 E. Rodriguez 1 map 5.00 1 litro ink. 1.00 1 box pens. .50 36 schoolbooks 6.00 12.50 For use at schools 7 A. Escalada 24 schoolbooks 6.25 288 memorandum books. 6.25 12.50 ..do 7 Manuel Albuerne 53 schoolbooks 5.80 .do 1 ream paper 1.25 .do 10 slates 1.00 .do Chalk and slate pencils .45 .do 8.50 7 Ramon Leal 30 schoolbooks 1.30 1 ream paper 3.00 7 Leonarde Garcia 1 litro ink 1 box pens.. 12 penholders. 1.10 .65 31 6.36 .do 4 boxes pens.. 2.40 18 bottles ink. 12.25 576 memorandum books. 11.52 600 schoolbooks -16.00 12 pounds chalk .80 144 penholders 2.75 Spanish gold 45.72 Reduced to U. S. currency, 10 per cent 41. 15 .do Disposed of by Caresto S. Arcelana, judge of first instance, Colon. Disposed of by Jose Amelio Perez Diaz, judge of first instance, Alacranes. Disposed of by Francisco Guell, di- rector. Disposed of by Adelaida Escalada, di- rectress. Disposed of by Federico Maza, di- rector. Do. Do. Disposed of by Joaquin Aucha, mayor. Do. Disposed of by Ruperto Canejo, mayor. 88 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of by Jose Antonio Sanchez, mayor. Disposed of by Clemente Gomez, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Clemente Gomez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Clemente Gomez, mayor. Amount. Jose Ribas 114 schoolbooks $7.70 8 litros ink 12 copybooks 6.00 3.00 2 boxes pens. 1. 45 3 boxes chalk 2.25 240 tin pitchers 10.00 2 earthen jars 1.00 4 varas embroidery cloth. 80 8 ounces yarn 1.12 24 spools thread .48 36 crochet needles. 1.20 $35.00 For use at schools Mariano Garcia 3 bottles ink .90 ..do 1 ream paper 3.00 .do Do. 1 memorandum book 1.00 do 24 slates 2.40 do Pens. .20 do 7.50 Maria Josefa Maynelo.. Lined paper 4.00 ..do Ink. 1.00 do Pens. .80 .do Chalk .20 .do Do. Do. Do. 12 penholders 1.00 .do 2 brooms. .80 .do.. 1 duster .40 .do Do. Do. 1 sponge.. 20 .do Do. 8.40 Jose Apo Ink, lined paper, 24 memorandum books. 3.50 24 slates 2.50 24 schoolbooks .60 1 box pens. 65 18 penholders .25 7.50 .do Do. Ramon Fontecilla. 1 ream paper 2.00 1 box pens.. .75 1 litro ink 1.00 3 sponges 3 brooms 1 washstand .15 .50 .60 5.00 Do. Date. 7 Feb. 7 7 7 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 89 7 Jose Canera 7 Juana Delgado 7 Enrique Alvarez 7 777 Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor. Do, Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Do. 13 washstands.. 9 Cuban flags. 5.85 .do 7.70 .do 4 brooms $2.00 3 earthen jars 4.20 4 dusters.. .80 4 sponges.. 32 2 pitchers.. .20 4 barrels for water deposit 1.60 2 varas oilcloth 50 2 locks. .50 1.20 11.20 .do Do. 201.11 .do Do. 25 bags lime 2 sponges.. 11.25 .do Do. $0.25 ..do Do. Gum .20 .do Silvester Moryon Gonzals Moryon. Francisco Delgado 6 levels. 34 blinds. 7 Alberto Martinez. Do. Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor. Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor. Do. Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Clemente Dantin, mayor Red ocher. .15 Nails 30 Gum, red ocher, nails .25 Varnish, turpentine 1.66 Do. Do. Do. Screws 1.20 2 benches. 2.00 Paint, turpentine, turpentine var- nish, nails.. 4.86 .do 10.87 9 filters $82.80 ..do 9 brooms. 4.50 .do Do. 9 ceiling brushes 10.80 .do Do. 9 brushes . 6.75 .do Do. 48 sponges. 4.48 .do Do. 9 pails 5.40 .do Rope 36 towels 9 blankets .40 do 7.20 .do 4.50 .do Do. 4 barrels for garbage .60 .do Do. 3 enameled pitchers. .45 .do Do. 13 washstands 6. 11 .do Do. 1 ream paper 3.20 do Do. 2 bottles ink. 1.40 do Do. 2 reams paper, lined 7.50 .do Do. 50 postage stamps 1.00 do Do. 3 boxes pens. 2.10 .do Do. 149.19 90 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 7 J. Martinez & Co ream paper 1 pair scissors. $3.75 .80 4.55 Spanish gold, reduced to United States currency, 11 per cent 4. 10 Postage stamps 2.36 $6.46 7 Nicolas Ortiz 1 iron chain 1 anchor. 7.40 32.40 39.80 For use at the finance department... Disposed of by Rio Gaunard, treasurer of finance, Cardenas. For use at public works department. Disposed of by Cosme M'de la Torri- ante, chief engineer. 7 Alfredo Guandado. 18 blinds. 144.00 7 screws 28.00 28 corner cupboards 12.60 21 tables 98.00 14 slates 56.00 36 clothes racks, 292 brooms 10.34 348.94 7 Manuel Albuerne 9 schoolbooks. 22.75 For use at schools ..do 24 Baltrasar Chaviano. 13 desks $126.75 30 benches. 128.80 255.55 .do Disposed of by Leopolds Dulziades, mayor. Disposed of by Enrique Ybarra, mayor. Disposed of by Felipe V. Montes de Oca, mayor. 24 Caurito Tuvisar 5 slates 23.00 12 screws 33.60 14 clothes racks.. 8.40 4 dusters. 1.00 13 yards oilcloth. 10.40 76.40 .do Do. 24 Jose Achon 4 zinc pails 2.00 4 ropes .50 4 brooms. 1.00 8 sponges 2.00 5.50 .do Do. 24 2223 Benito Alvarez 4 water deposits 33.00 .do Do. 24 Jose Ribas 120 memorandum books $5.00 3 liters ink. 2.85 4 embroidery cloths 1.25 36 needles 1.08 20 balls thread. 1.37 24 Jose Ribas 2 brooms. 2 boxes pens. 10 pounds chalk .80 1.30 .20 Date. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 91 Disposed of by Jose Antonio Sanchez, mayor. 2 sponges 1 duster 30 76 6 ink wells. 30 11 penholders 33 261 schoolbooks. 11.44 27.48 do 2222 22 Juan Bayo. 10 washstands 25.00 24 brooms 12.00 4 iron pails 2.00 6 cuspidors 3.00 4 earthern jars 4.40 2 ceiling brushes 2.50 20 clothes racks 6.00 4 crystal glasses 1.00 2 cans varnish 17.50 1 can turpentine 3. 13 8 dusters. 3.20 50 pounds nails. 2.69 24 sheets sandpaper .40 12 brushes.. 1.90 2 bottles enamel. .60 2 trucks.. 7.00 60 towels 10.20 24 chairs. 28.00 48 sponges 2.40 4 pounds gum 1.00 4 pounds red ocher 20 6 brooms 3.75 754 feet lumber. 44. 43 12 tables. 24.00 12 benches. 24.00 230.30 ..do Do. 22 Jose Ribas. 145 memorandum books. 6.03 5 litros ink. 4.75 2 boxes pens. 1.30 8 pounds chalk. .17 318 schoolbooks 13.79 3 brooms ... 1.20 1 sponge. .15 3 penholders .09 27.48 ..do Do. 195 memorandum books. 8.75 208 schoolbooks 27.00 7 litros ink. 5.30 1 duster .75 2 brooms 80 24 penholders .24 3 boxes pens. 1.95 9 varas embroidering cloth 2.25 14 varas yarn.. 1.75 24 lead pencils 60 92 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Jose Antonio Sanchez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 22 Jose Ribas. 2 varas oilcloth. 6 spools thread 1 earthen jar Chalk $1.50 30 .80 .51 $52.50 For use at schools.. 72 memorandum books. 3.00 5 litros ink 4.50 2 boxes pens. 1.30 46 pounds chalk. 92 48 penholders .60 3 brooms 1.20 11 sponges 1.10 1 washstand 1.50 1 earthen jar 2.00 367 schoolbooks 29.70 24 slates 4.80 50.62 do 21 Juan M. Cruz. 3 brooms. 21 litros ink 2 boxes pens. 2 slates 1.60 2.60 1.20 36 schoolbooks 2.40 20 24 slate pencils. 25 12 penholders. .30 1 boxes chalk. 1.40 18 memorandum books. .90 1 washstand. 60 4 sponges 40 1 duster 30 1 almanac 1.00 • 5 packages needles .48 Paper... 4.30 17.93 .do 1 Jose Bango 2 litros ink 2.20 1 box chalk. 1.40 30 schoolbooks 7.37 1 box pens. .60 1 ream paper 1.00 1 lead pencil. .20 1 broom .35 13. 12 .do Disposed of by Jose Antonio Sanchez, mayor. Disposed of by Pino Dominguez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Pino Dominguez, mayor. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 93 1 A. Pio 12 schoolbooks 1 broom 6. 60 40 1 litro ink 1.00 1 ream paper 3.25 Pens, paper, colors. .90 12.15 2,954.80 .do Disposed of by Pio Dominguez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George F. Barney, Second United States Artillery, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Total Feb. 2 Knight & Wall Co 2 set stocks, with dies, complete.... $13.75 1 pipe cutter. 2.75 1 "Stillson" wrench 2.00 1 monkey wrench 1 soldering iron 1 breast drill, complete .75 .80 3.00 1 pair cutting nipples 1.25 2 cold chisels .60 1 riveting hammer .75 1 scraper 40 3 bastard flat files 1.20 3 rat-tail files 1.20 1 set calking tools 1.00 1 iron ladle .25 1 plumber's furnace. 3.50 1 hack saw 60 25 pounds solder 6.25 1 pipe vise. 10.00 2 | Adolfo E. Mueller & C $50.05 Used in repair on Battery No. 3, Ve- dado, Habana, Cuba. 6 pounds lead pipe .65 Used in plumbing work at Battery No. 3, Vedado, Habana, Cuba. 1 trap screw 1.20 ..do 1 shave hook .25 do 2 rubber plugs, complete .50 do Wiping cloths 30 .do 2.90 do 3 Knight & Wall 20 pounds green paint. 5.00 5 gallons turpentine. 3.60 10 gallons linseed oil. 7.50 1 gallon Japan driers. 1.25 Total 17.35 Used in painting work at Battery No. 3, Vedado, Habana, Cuba. 70.30 Quantity purchased not specified. 94 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William M. Talbott, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. 28 Antonio Morgado Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 7 P. P. Ortiz. 17 Harry L. Wrenn 19 Jose Zabala 21 Federico Delgado. Antonio Maya T. Bea & Co.. Articles. 25 telegraph poles 1 set double harness. 16 telegraph poles 2 10-foot ladders. 1 reel for wire $37.50 Rural police and administration. Disposition and use. Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. 85.00 44. 16 ..do .do Do. Do. • $4.00 1.25 5.25 do 15 telegraph poles 12.00 ..do 25 telegraph poles 20.00 .do Do. Do. Do. 1 can Lucas paint $1.50 1 1 can gasoline 2.00 2 cans prepared paint 3.00 1 gallon turpentine.. .85 34 pounds iron bolts. 2.72 2 padlocks. 1.00 24 porcelain buttons. 1.00 Total 12.07 215.98 ..do Do. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900, as audited.] 1900. Feb. 13 $56.00 14.00 59.52 330.50 Used in connection with parks and street cleaning, Habana, Cuba. do - Used in repairs on the Widows' Home at Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with paving and repairing streets, Habana, Cuba. Labor included in amount of bill. Used in the office of the chief en- gineer at Habana, Cuba. Used in the street cleaning depart- ment, disposal of rubbish, Habana, Cuba. Used in the street department, re- pairs of streets in Habana, Cuba. .do .do Prieto & Alonzo. Conil & Archbold Joaquin Hernandez 1,600 pounds iron. 5 cases kerosene oil 186 feet guttering 14 M. J. Morales Harris Bros. & C 661 cubic meters sand 1 box carbon paper. $5.00 1 box blue carbon paper 12 rubber erasers 5.00 1.20 11.20 Marina, Sierra & Co 482 pounds manila towline. 96. 40 950 carriage bolts. 24.31 150 pounds bolt nuts 10.50 65 pounds bolt washers. 4.55 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 95 .do Used in the street cleaning depart- ment, removal of refuse, Habana, Cuba. .do 50 pounds horseshoe nails 5.50 5 gallons linseed oil 4.00 50 pounds red-lead paint 5.00 2 pounds vermilion paint .70 .do 4 round steel files. 1.00 .do 24 sheets sandpaper .20 .do 5 gallons turpentine. 4.00 do 40 yards canvas. 14.00 do 5 pounds paint driers. 2.00 do 4 pounds soda .80 do 3 iron thimbles. .90 do 2 gallons black paint. 5.50 do 4 pounds lead wire 1.35 .do 200 pounds steel wire. 6.00 do 6 rubber valves. 38.00 do 224. 71 10 gallons kerosene oil 5.00 pound blue paint .20 50 bolts, complete 1.50 6.70 .do 20 pounds white-lead paint 2.40 22 pounds wrought iron. 1.10 10 gallons kerosene oil 5.00 8.50 .do 60 brass screws. 1.50 24 brass hooks .70 1 pound blue paint .35 10 gallons kerosene oil 5.00 7.55 do 10 gallons cocoanut oil 8.00 10 gallons kerosene oil 5.00 50 pounds cotton waste. 6.00 5 pounds metallic polish 2.50 1 pair brass hinges .20 2 door knobs 20 2 pounds wire nails .20 22.10 ...do 50 feet cotton and rubber hose 40.00 1 piece rubber packing. 3.00 1 gallon copal varnish. 2.00 2 pounds burnt sienna paint. .50 Ervite, Loidi & Co 45.50 ..do 23,835 pounds bran 297.93 85,000 ears corn. 204.00 501.93 Manuel Johnson 2 liters castor oil. 2 liters spirits turpentine.. .50 8 ounces iodide potash .80 1.75 285 Used for feeding animals employed in street cleaning and paving, Ha- bana, Cuba. 96 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 14 Articles. Amount. Manuel Johnson 2 pounds saltpeter. $0.28 6 pounds sugar .60 2 pounds starch .24 2 pounds sulphate copper .24 6 pounds sulphate iron. .30 6 pounds nutgalls 1.80 6 pounds Campeachy shavings. .30 2 pounds tar.. .40 4 pounds calomel. 4.00 $11.21 Jose Lago. 1,175.68 meters broken stone... 292.07 meters large stone 2,939. 20 438.10 1 office clock J. Borbolla Erviti, Loidi & Co 2,000 ears corn.. 180 pounds bran. Joseph Woodrow Murray, Smith & Co Joseph Woodrow 490 pounds corn Disposition and use. Used as medicine for animals em- ployed in street cleaning and re- pairing, Habana, Cuba. 3,377.30 Used in street repairs by the depart- ment of streets, Habana, Cuba. 9.00 $4.80 2.25 5. 19 12.24 Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. Used feeding animals employed in the water department, Habana, Cuba. 10,000 pounds slack lime.... 78 bags 26.66 7.80 10,000 pounds quicklime 33.33 68 bags 6.80 10 meters stone. 74.59 Used in parks, sewers, and street cleaning at Habana, Cuba. 17.00 Used in the sewer department at Ha- bana, Cuba. 1 barrel Portland cement 4.00 Used in the water department at Ha- bana, Cuba. 5 barrels plaster of paris. 17.25 1 barrel plaster of paris $3.50 6 meters sand 16.49 19.99 1,200 pounds quicklime 40.00 60 bags 6.00 46.00 .do Used in repairs on the Widows' Home at Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with public slaughterhouse at Habana, Cuba. Remarks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 97 25 barrels plaster of paris.. 80.00 25 barrels plaster of paris. 80.00 160.00 A. E. Vivian 12 pieces lumber 6.00 1 valve 6.72 Used in repairs on the Military Hos- pital at Habana, Cuba. Used in covering holes for blasting, water department, Habana, Cuba. 12.72 | Used in the water service, water de- partment, Habana, Cuba. C. Torre & C 50 pounds nails. 2.00 3 door locks, complete. 2.25 400 feet iron bars 4.50 20 pounds wire staples 1.20 9.95 Used in repairs on Reina Battery Re- formatory, Habana, Cuba. 6 globe valves 3.50 12 pipe straps.. .25 • 3.75 ..do 1 three-quarter hose. 1.25 do B. F. Fowler. 5 yards stone 13.50 C. Torre & Co. 6 double hinges. 1.20 Used in city stable No. 1, Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with the city stable No 1, at Habana, Cuba. 12 hook hinges. $0.96 12 door bolts. 2.88 6 packages nails 48 4.32 .do 28 packages screws 11.20 | 6 packages nails. .36 6 pounds glue .1.32 12.88 do 10 pounds solder. 5.00 2 lateral springs. 18.00 23.00 .do 12 currycombs. 6 chamois skins. 12 horse brushes. 2.50 6.00 8.00 2 boxes candles.. 6.00 50 pounds rope 7.00 4 cases kerosene oil. 15.00 44.50 ..do 25 pounds putty 2.00 10 gallons turpentine. 7.00 9.00 Used in repairs on the Widows' Home at Habana, Cuba. 4 enameled baths. 140.00 8 lengths 4-inch galvanized pipe. 15.20 24 elbows.. 4.44 3 traps, drum, screw 3.30 18 sewer traps 38.70 201.64 50 leather washers. 6.50 ...do Used in maintenance of the city water supply at Habana, Cuba. 11148—w w——————7 14 98 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 14 C. Torre & C 6 key hinges, complete. $1.50 2 Stilson wrenches. Used in connection with city sewers at Habana, Cuba. $6.00 4 coils steam-valve packing 3.09 9.09 Used in running the electrozone plant at Habana, Cuba. 6 packages cotton cord 1.80 2 14-inch metal cocks. Used in connection with parks and street cleaning at Habana, Cuba. $1.00 24 roundhead screws 12 sheets sandpaper. • .50 .10 1.60 3 meters vulcanized rubber 9.50 48 blind rings. .50 Sala & Sons. Used in connection with city stable No. 1, at Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with paving and repairs of streets at Habana, Čuba. Used in repairs on the Widows' Home at Habana, Cuba. 1 set harness. $34.00 2 mule van covers. 8.00 1 saddle, 1 saddle blanket, 1 bridle 29.00 1 harness brush.. 1.50 1 pair wooden sneeds. 1.25 1 yellow collar. 5.50 10. 20 73.75 Used in connection with city water supply at Habana, Cuba. 16 yards black oil cloth 1 carriage bit 1 gallon Miller's hoof oil gallon harness dressing. 6 boxes harness paste 3.00 1.70 .80 · • 1.20 6 feather dusters. 6.30 60 carriage apron buttons 1.90 10 yards sail canvas 12.50 7 yards brown canvas, oiled 9.80 1 pound nail embalage .30 yard patent leather. 3.00 ► 8 packages nails. .72 Villavede & Co 6 ornament plates 1 case candles 250 pounds salt 56.92 Used in connection with street re- 3.00 2.75 1.83 pairs in city stable No. 1, at Habana, Cuba. ..do Used in connection with street clean- ing and parks, Habana, Cuba. .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 99 46.20 Used in paving streets, department of streets, Habana, Cuba. 64.80 Used in repairs to the Luz wharf, port of Habana, Cuba. | Maryland Pavement Co. Parker, Waugh & Co J. G. Gonzalez & Co 840 asphalt blocks 54 gallons iron oxide paint. 30 pounds lard. $3.60 26 pounds onions 1.04 160 pounds potatoes 4.80 15 pounds salt .30 25 pounds rice 1.25 2 pounds pepper .90 8 pounds butter. 3.60 15 pounds salt pork. 1.50 40 pounds sugar 1.90 25 pounds beans 1.25 23 pounds ham 4.60 | 10 pounds coffee. 10 pounds codfish 104 pounds bread 120 eggs.. 775 pounds ice 68 pounds beefsteak 84 pounds soup beef 3.50 1.20 7.28 3.50 7.75 13.60 15.12 64 pounds fresh fish 7.68 65 pounds vegetables 3.25 96 pounds fruit 7.68 12 cans condensed milk 1.20 15 pounds pease .90 97.40 Jose Sagarmunarga Murray, Smith & Co 23 flowerpots 142.47 meters stone. 242.20 18.40 Used as subsistence on the tug Clio, engaged in harbor works at Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in the governor-general's pal- ace at Habana, Cuba. Used in paving and repairing the city streets at Habana, Cuba. 15 Chanpion, Pascual & Co. 30,000 blank forms. $187.50 30,000 sheets paper, in blocks. 1,000 tablets perforated paper 36 copying books 15.00 72.82 73.80 A. H. Birdsley & Co. Ed. Robinson Marina, Sienia & Co 15 Marina, Sierra & Co 6 Wells light gauges. 3 gate wheels.. 1,705 pounds hair. 349.12 153.45 21.00 Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. Used in masonry work at the mili- tary stables, Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with city water service, Habana, Cuba. 4.50 Used at stable No. 1, in connection with street repairs at Habana, Cuba. 100 feet rubber-lined hose $70.00 3 try cocks. 2.40 1 oil cup... 2.50 74.90 Used in repairs on the city street- sprinkling carts at Habana, Cuba. 100 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 15 Marina, Sierra & Co 1 drilling machine, complete.. 1,000 feet galvanized-iron pipe 100 galvanized-iron unions $15.00 90.00 14.00 $149.00 15 Mutascope & Film Co 1,000 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 1 photographic camera.. 1 camera-carrying case. 90.00 $45.00 3.50 2 photographic frames.. 2.00 60 rolls films. 54.00 200 photographic mounts. 18.00 122.50 Purdy & Henderson 10 barrels Portland cement.. 2 gallons graphite paint 150 galvanized screens. 2 front forks road roller Disposition and use. Used in maintenance city water serv- ice, Habana, Cuba. do Remarks. 42.50 3.80 421.50 186.00 Used in the photographic depart- ment, engineer department, at Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in connection with sewer work, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairs on the Aldecoa Re- form School at Habana, Cuba. Used in the city water service at Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in paving and repairing streets, Habana, Cuba. 138.00 Used in the city water service, Ha- bana, Cuba. 71.00 Used in repairs on the Tacon Market, Habana, Cuba. Used in photographing on surveying fortifications at Habana, Cuba. Used in the city water service, Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in the removal of garbage, Habana, Cuba. Labor included in bill; quantity and kind purchased not specified. W. C. Oastler. Joseph Woodrow Gomez O'Brien & Co Manuel Johnson 30 barrels Portland cement. Pipe, 4-inch diameter. 20 yards mosquito netting. 72 wooden boxes. $2.50 30 2.80 21 New York Asbestus Co. Mouano & Martinez. 75 feet asbestus 6 garbage baskets. 19.50 2.25 37,500 pounds corn. $397.50 37,500 pounds oats. 573.75 30,000 pounds hay 328.75 37,500 pounds fodder corn. 146.25 21 Fco. Palacio & Co 2 leather portfolios 40.00 3 bottles gilding fluid. 3.00 4 bottles platinum fluid 4.00 1, 446.25 Used in feeding animals used in clean- ing and repairing streets, Habana, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 101 2 pounds molding sand. 1.00 } 1 sponge. .50 1 package saddle rope. .50 12 halter chains. 3.00 1 whip. 1.50 2 heads sole leather 24.00 12 halter snaps... .75 2 pairs horse clippers. 7.00 2 packages saddlers' thread 2.45 1 gallon neatsfoot oil. 4.50 103 currycombs 31.50 1 box harness paste. 1.75 3 bottles harness grease. 3.20 2 bottles yellow paste. 1.00 6 boxes russet leather polish. .80 1 box metallic paste.. .40 gallon harness dressing. 3.00 60 black cushion buttons. .50 1 yard green cloth 3.25 2 meters oilcloth. 1.00 meter horsehide 2.50 3 chamois skins.. 3.00 144 harness buckles. 1.25 2 dusters. 3.50 1 cloth brush 1.50 1 horse comb .50 103 horse brushes. 41.50 2 brushes 5.00 15 pounds curled hair 3.00 200.35 Less overcharge of $1 1.00 199.35 Gomez, O'Brien & Co 5,000 bricks. 85.00 10,057 pounds pig lead. 45,000 bricks.. 628.56 Used in connection with street clean- ing, paving, and repairing, Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in the water service, city of Habana, Cuba. .do 740.00 Used in the city sewer service repairs, Habana, Cuba. Pedro Sendra. 348.99 meters stone 593. 28 Used in repairs of streets, city of Ha- bana, Cuba. Purdy & Henderson barrel graphite 15.00 Used in the city water service, Ha- 27 barrels Portland cement. 114.75 2 barrels Portland cement. 8.50 6 barrels Portland cement. 25.50 13 barrels Portland cement. 55.25 bana, Cuba. ..do Used in repairs in the Governor-Gen- eral's palace, Habana, Cuba. Used in the disposal of night soil and garbage, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairs on sewers, city of Habana, Cuba. 102 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 21 Joseph Woodrow 49,014 pounds quicklime.. 61 meters sand.. $163.38 152.75 $316. 13 Jose Hernandez 1 compass magnet 8.00 Torices & Co. 21 yards wire screen. 1.25 Used in repairs on military hospital and city jail, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing mariner's compass in steamship Christina, port of Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in the city water service, Ha- bana, Cuba. Labor included in bill. 5 gallons yellow paint.. 8.75 Used in connection with disposal of garbage, etc., Habana, Cuba. 1 can belt compound. 20 feet rubber hose $3.00 8.00 Chas. H. Thrall 2 loads broken stone. 128 meters broken stone. 1,465 pounds ice G. Alvarez 21 | Glanber Glass Manufactur- | 12 curb stops. ing Co. J. Henry Steinhart. 11.00 6.00 294. 40 6.59 12.43 Used in running of electrozone plant, sanitation, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairs on the Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing the streets of the city of Habana, Cuba. Used in the offices of engineer de- partment at Habana, Cuba. Used in the city water service, Ha- bana, Cuba. 30 boxes pens. 2,000 paper clips $23.13 3.60 48 rolls pins 7.20 33.93 Used in the offices of the engineer department at Habana, Cuba. F. Arroyo Echenagusia. 45 sewer-grate rivets. 21.50 9 sewer grates 137.00 1 sewer-cleaning rod 5.00 4 iron clamps.. 3.00 166.50 Used in repairs of the city sewers at Habana, Cuba. Do. Fernandez & Bros 2 coarse linen suits 8.50 Used as uniforms by park watchmen at Habana, Cuba. Howard Eggleston 3,520 yards metal lathing 1,003. 20 Used in repairs in the military hos- pital, Habana, Cuba. Knight & Wall Co 18,285 bricks 2,000 fire bricks. $292.56 96.00 7 barrels fire clay 21.70 410.26 6 wall scrapers. 1.50 3 gallons copal varnish 5.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 103 10 gallons turpentine. 7.00 5 gallons raw oil. 3.60 5 pounds black paint in oil. 1.00 18.35 Valentin Salazar 500 pounds forge coal. 1.75 ..do. Used in connection with disposal of refuse, Habana, Cuba. Pedro A. Eslani Co. 633 feet lumber. 32.20 Used in connection with city stable No. 1, Habana, Cuba. Pedro Casanova 381 meters broken stone. 932.40 Used in repairs on streets at Habana, Cuba. 2 mules 300.00 Used in connection with works at military hospital, Habana, Cuba. 24 Harris Bros. & Co 12 boxes machine paper $22.20 5 reams machine paper. 10.60 12 bottles typewriter oil 3.50 12 typewriter ribbons. 10.00 5 boxes carbon paper. 25.00 2 typewriter brushes. 50 > 1 Remington typewriting machine. 108.00 72 rubber erasers 6 waste-paper baskets 6.00 4.50 190.30 26 Francisco Carballo J. Gottardi. Purdy & Henderson 81 flower-garden plants.. 1 blackboard frame.. 8,505 feet sewer pipe.. 770 sewer-pipe fittings $2, 186. 63 781.47 R. M. Williams Habana Electric Co 28 Aguilera & Garcia 2,000 pounds lead zinc paint. 1 gasoline burner 800 pounds wrought-iron bolts and rods 55.20 3.00 2, 968. 10 118.00 8.00 Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with public buildings, Habana, Cuba. Used in the chief engineer's office, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairs and maintenance of sewers in Habana, Cuba. Used in renovating the military hos- pital at Habana, Cuba. .do $35.00 46 pounds olive oil 31.50 10 gallons cocoanut oil 5.20 15 gallons lubricating oil. 9.00 30 gallons boiled oil 18.00 15 gallons raw oil. 9.00 30 gallons kerosene oil 10.50 137 pounds pearl paint 16.50 350 pounds iron-oxide paint 56.00 12 pounds green paint .80 10 pounds vermilion paint 16 pounds white zinc paint 2.50 28.00 137 pounds black paint.. 8.80 5 pounds metallic polish 3 bottles bronze paint 2 gallons white varnish 4 gallons black varnish. 2.00 .60 5.00 7.00 104 PERSONAL PROPERTY Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 28 Aguilera & Garcia. 14 brooms. $3.20 1 whisk broom. .25 24 sponges 5.00 245 pounds cotton waste. 22.05 25 pounds tarred twine. 5.00 3 pounds hemp thread 1.20 12 pounds felt paper. .96 24 sheets emery cloth. 12 feet round packing 28 pounds red gum 35 pounds soap .50 60 35.00 15 gallons turpentine. 9.00 2.80 45 pounds potash 6.75 100 pounds hoop iron. 4.00 100 pounds galvanized nails. 7.00 1,000 pounds galvanized nails 42.50 72 iron bolts 2.32 4 pounds washers. .30 25 wrought-iron links 25.00 2 iron connections.. 3 pieces iron pipe.. 4.00 1.30 3 elbows 1 union 30 • 20 1 nipple .10 4 files 2.00 83 pounds sheet zinc 4.98 1 monkey wrench .75 1 piece marking lead .40 3 glass tubes. 3.00 1 tanned hide 4.50 60 yards canvas • 30.00 2 bags charcoal. 2 coal shovels.. 1 door lock 3 bath-cleaning bricks 5.00 1.60 1.00 .15 1 cocoanut-fiber mat. 1.25 1 lamp shade.. 1.00 250 pounds oakum sperm. 30.00 50 pounds white-zinc paint. 7.00 1 nickeled lamp .75 2 barrels coal tar 8.00 25 pounds copper nails 7.00 200 pounds oakum 24.00 125 kilos international paint 75.00 Disposition and use. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 05 105 Used in repairs on dredges and scows, port of Habana, Cuba. Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. ..do Used in connection with street re- pairs, Habana, Cuba. .do Used in the care of tools and supplies, engineer department, Habana, 100 kilos international paint 80.00 1 piece copper 2.50 1 brass valve 1.25 2 iron elbows. 20 3 iron nipples.. .30 6 feet iron pipe .60 1 boiler-tube expander 9.00 • 1 iron T. .10 2 carpenters' clamps 3.00 6 hoes, complete.. 4.20 120 pounds flat rolled iron 4.80 8 corn brooms 4.20 742.26 Deduct overcharge. 7.00 $735.26 36 lamp chimneys 7.50 50 gallons kerosene oil 20.00 12 bars sapolio.. 1.80 5 gallons kerosene oil 2.00 1 padlock. 1.50 Cuba. 3 hinges .30 .do 2 covers 2.50 do 12 pairs hinges, complete. 1.00 do 6 chain bolts 1.00 do 3 round bolts .30 do 16 window glasses 7.20 do 8 pounds putty .80 do 1 package glaziers' points .30 .do 100 pounds plaster of paris. 2.25 5 gallons kerosene oil 2.00 24 flat bolts, complete 2.50 1 package screws .40 72 iron rings. 1.44 1 platform Fairbanks scale. 16.00 12 student lamps 2 iron bushings.. 3 iron elbows. 3 gate valves 96.00 1.50 2.25 37.50 ...do Used in connection with city water service, Habana, Cuba. Used in renovation of the Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba. .do ..do Used in weighing supplies purchased by the engineer department, in- cluding forage, lime, etc., at Ha- bana, Cuba. Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. Used in the electrozone plant at Ha- bana, Cuba. .do do 106 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in renovating the Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba. ..do Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. Used in night street cleaning at Ha- bana, Cuba. .do Used in repairs and maintenance of sewers, Habana, Cuba. ...do Used in repairs and maintenance of streets, Habana, Cuba. do .do Used in renovating the Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba. ..do .do Used in repairs on the military stables, Habana, Cuba. do Used in the city water service, care and repairs, Habana, Cuba. 1900. Feb. 28 Aguilera & Garcia 1 package screws $0.20 2 gallons lubricating oil. 1.40 2 cuspidors 1.40 10 gallons kerosene oil 4.00 12 balls cotton wick .50 500 feet half-inch rope. 6.75 12 galvanized sprinkling cans. 9.00 6 galvanized sprinkling cans.. 4.50 16 pounds bar steel.. 1.76 gallon turpentine.. .60 42 iron gratings, complete. 22.20 2 pounds Indian red paint. .40 2 pounds chrome-yellow paint .50 $261.25 150 pounds galvanized staples.. 15.00 1 foot angle iron,2 inches by 2 inches. 2.00 2 iron tees 2.50 3 iron elbows. 3.00 .do 5 iron nipples 3.35 .do 5 universal joints. 6.80 do 40 feet -inch iron pipe. 2.00 do 2 pounds white lead. 30 do 10 gallons cocoa oil. 7.50 do 50 pounds green paint. 7.00 do 3 globe valves. 38.00 do 2 iron elbows.. 1.90 .do 2 iron tees 1.75 .do 15 feet 34-inch iron pipe. 9.00 do 2 complete lamps. 3.00 .do 4 lamp chimneys .60 do 2 chain locks 3.00 do 1 small lock .40 .do 1 package strap iron, bale. 1.50 do 1 file. 1.20 do 10 pounds rivets .80 do D 1 iron plate. 6.00 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 107 24 bags screws .72 1 iron plate.. 10.00 5 pounds copper wire 2.00 40 machine screws.. .80 10 gallons kerosene oil 4.00 2 student lamps 16.00 2 gallons lubricating oil. 1.40 24 cloth marking pins.. .50 1 oil stove .30 40 gallons kerosene oil 15.00 ...do .do Used in connection with street sprink- ling, Habana, Cuba. Used in the machinery of the electro- zone plant, Habana, Cuba. Used in the office of the chief engi- neer, Habana, Cuba. Used in the office of the street clean- ing department, Habana, Cuba. Used in grading streets at Habana, Cuba. .do ..do Used in the stables and tool shops of the department of street cleaning, parks, and street repairing at Ha- bana, Cuba. 2 kegs spikes, 40 penny d. ÛÛ .do 2 small locks 1.65 .do 3 pairs hinges 1.00 .do 2 packages screws 1.00 .do 1 chain bolt .20 do 2 window glasses. 2.00 .do 12 bench screws 4.75 .do 1 doorknob .30 .do 25 pounds putty 2.50 Used in repairs on the Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba. 5 gallons turpentine. 3.75 5 gallons gasoline 2.00 200 gallons yellow ocher paint 6.00 200 pounds salt 2.00 200 pounds glue 30.00 .do .do .do ..do .do 24 whitewash brushes 13.20 50 feet iron pipe. 27.30 1 iron union. .20 2 iron nipples. .30 10 gallons gasoline 4.00 2 pounds nails. .20 1 gallon lubricating oil 1.25 272.97 ..do Used in care and repair of the city water service, Habana, Cuba. Used in supplying water to Casa Blanca, Habana, Cuba. ...do Used in connection with repairing the Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with street clean- ing and repairing at Habana, Cuba. .do gallon olive oil .60 .do 1 ball cotton wick. .05 .do 2 bull's-eye lanterns. 2.00 do gallon kerosene oil .50 .do 12 cold chisels. 6.00 .do 200 pounds cotton waste. 18.00 do 100 pounds tallow 6.00 .do 100 pounds nails.. 4.00 do 108 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with street clean- ing and repairing at Habana, Cuba. ..do .. 1900. Feb. 28 Aguilera & Garcia 12 brooms.. $9.00 6 shovels 5.00 12 iron buckets 5.00 .do 24 Dietz lamp globes. 6.00 .do 72 lamp wicks .60 .do 50 feet 24-inch canvas hose 20.00 .do 48 sponges 16.00 do • 12 root brushes 7.00 do 24 horse brushes. 7.00 do 200 gallons kerosene oil 80.00 .do 1,600 pounds wrought iron. 57.50 .do 200 pounds hoop iron. 10.50 do D 20 pounds borax. 1.80 do 432 3-inch wrought-iron bolts 10.50 do 1 12-inch bench screw 1.00 .do 1 pair tinners' shears 1.50 do 144 sheets sandpaper 1.00 .do 144 sheets emery cloth. 3.00 .do 100 pounds nails. 4.00 do 12 packages lampblack paint. 1.80 do 60 pounds white paint. 7.20 do 14 gallons boiled oil 8.40 .do 2 tons forge coal.. 14.00 .do 10 pounds raw sienna paint 1.00 .do 6 varnish brushes 1.20 do 12 small round brushes.. 1.00 do 10 gallons olive oil 7.50 .do 300 pounds flat and band wrought 10.75 .do iron. 3 manometers 27.00 10 cans black paint.. 8.00 .do 1 can white paint.. 1.75 .do 1 can green paint. .80 .do 5 cans yellow paint. 4.00 .do 5 cans red paint 4.00 do 10 gallons boiled oil 6.00 .do 5 gallons turpentine. 3.00 do 6 paint brushes.. 4.20 do 12 iron bolts 1.20 do 11 pairs hinges 4.40 .do 6 pounds nails. .42 Used by the street department in con- nection with raising and repairing tug Catalina, Habana, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 109 do ..do ..do Used in the offices of the engineer department, Habana, Cuba. .do Used in the office of the chief engi- neer at Habana, Cuba. 6 pounds finishing nails .36 2 liters muriatic acid .50 12 window glasses 7.20 30 feet cord.. .50 50 gallons kerosene oil 20.00 6 lamp burners .75 do 3 bars soap .. 1.20 .do 144 boxes matches. 1.50 do 2 gallons kerosene oil .90 .do 440.03 Deduct overcharges 3.10 $436.93 do M. Ruiz & Co 27 rolls blue-print paper. 81.00 do 1 roll tracing paper. 3.50 .do 1 roll profile paper 4.50 .do 3 rolls drawing paper 14.00 .do 2 rolls brown paper. 10.00 do 18,500 blank forms. 106.35 do 24 document binders 8.40 .do 14 calendars 11.65 .do 10 boxes rubber bands 27.50 do 1,250 envelopes 6.00 36 pots paste. 11.25 1 blank book 1.50 do .do · 3 books, “Habana traffic code "" 3.00 .do 1 reading glass 3.75 .do 6 bottles drawing ink 2.00 do 192 drawing pencils 17.60 do 1 box India ink .60 do 12 bottles India ink 1 water desk.. 4.50 do .90 do 2 index books 2.00 do 1 dating stamp 1.50 do 1 clock 6.00 do 4 letter books. 7.00 do 24 maps, Habana 36.00 do do 6,000 sheets paper, in books. 30.00 do 200 pads manila paper. 22.00 do 10 reams plain paper 38.00 do 500 blank forms 5.00 ..do 465.50 Joseph Woodrow 100 barrels cement 410.00 5,300 pounds quick lime. 17.66 427.66 Used in care and maintenance of city sewers at Habana, Cuba. Used in repairs on the military stable at Habana, Cuba. 28 110 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, department of Habana, Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 18 Rafael Villasnso. 1 steel pin 2 steel rollers 12 fenders $12.00 66.00 $78.00 Dirube & Varela. 9 tons forge coal 63.00 Fred Wolfe 30 mules. 4,500.00 Valentin Salazar 50 pounds iron grate bars. $2.50 200 pounds coal. 1.25 9 tons coal. 57.00 30 tons coal. 240.00 300.75 Murray, Smith & Co. 3,000 pounds quicklime. 10.00 21.92 meters stone 37.26 9,040 pounds slack lime. 26.82 2,000 pounds quicklime 6.66 80.74 Used in repairs on the tug Denlofen at Habana, Cuba. Used by blacksmith in repairing and renewals of tools and shoeing of animals for the street and park cleaning and repairing department, Habana, Cuba. Used in the street and park cleaning and repairing departments, Ha- bana, Cuba. Used by the city water service pump- ing station at Cabanas, Habana, Cuba. .do .do Used in repairing tools in engine at the city tool shops, Habana, Cuba. Used in the military hospital build- ing at Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing the city streets at Habana, Cuba. Used in the disposal of garbage and refuse at Habana, Cuba. Used in repairs on the military sta- bles at Habana, Cuba. J. S. Birdsly & Co 500 brooms, with scrapers. 500 brooms, without scrapers 300.00 258.33 Champion & Pascual. Ventura Via. 1,000 suits clothing, drill 8 meters sand. 558.33 1, 100.00 Used in cleaning the streets of the city of Habana, Cuba. $20.00 Spanish gold reduced to United States currency Hastings Pavement Co 50,000 asphalt paving blocks 2,750.00 40,000 paving blocks. 2,200.00 Ventura Via. 15 meters gravel... $22.50 186 meters sand. 465.00 487.50 Used as uniforms for men employed in street cleaning at Habana, Cuba. 18.35 Used in care and repairs of public parks in the city of Habana, Cuba. Used in paving the streets of the city of Habana, Cuba. .do Used in paving and repairing streets in the city of Habana, Cuba, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 111 17 Moriano & Martinez. 34,670 pounds corn 34, 670 pounds oats. 82,697 pounds hay 66,231 pounds corn fodder R. D. Wood & Co 367.50 546.47 955.00 258.30 125,627 pounds 4-inch pipes, coated 1, 976. 94 149,416 pounds 8-inch pipes, coated 2, 284.60 99,676 pounds connections, coated 2, 391. 78 1,252.3 meters broken stone.. 215 meters broken stone.. Jose Lago. Moriano & Martinez. 38,663 pounds hay 6,500 pounds corn 23,559 pounds oats · M. J. Martinez. P. P. Elejalde & Co 2,127.27 6, 653. 32 3,130.75 344.00 3, 474.75 432.67 68.90 359.66 39,884 pounds corn fodder. 155.54 1,016. 77 1 double-acting pump. 15.00 86 pounds wrought-iron pipe: 4.75 7 connections 3.64 23.39 1 office desk 25.00 13.50 .80 6 office chairs. 1 lamp shade D. Otheguy & Co. R. M. Starbuck 8 mule shoes. 1 set plumbing charts Total. 39.30 4.00 5.00 46, 769. 78 Used as forage for animals in use cleaning and repairing streets, Habana, Cuba. Used in maintenance of the city water supply, Habana, Cuba. Used in paving and repairing streets in the city of Habana, Cuba. Used as forage for animals used in street cleaning at Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with the city water supply at Habana, Cuba. Used in the office of the street clean- ing department, Habana, Cuba. Used on animals engaged in the water supply, Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with the sewer system, Habana, Cuba. Labor included in bill. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter B. Barker, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 8 Victor Salcines 47 pounds manila rope $8.60 8 pounds t llow .72 14 28 Castano & Co Castillo & Co 28 Victor Salcines 140 pounds nails. 117 bolts 1 pint oil 13,041 feet lumber 1,178 feet lumber 7.46 9.36 . 15 $26.29 Reconstruction of Government dock at Cienfuegos, Cuba. 338.70 .do 30.63 .do 6 wharf piles 46.50 .do 614 pounds nails. $40. 70 20 bolts with washers. 4.72 10 pounds bolts with washers .84 112 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter B. Barker, disbursing quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Reconstruction of Government dock at Cienfuegos, Cuba. 1900. Feb. 28 Victor Salcines 24 pounds bolts. $1.92 21 bolts 2.84 Spanish gold 51.02 Reduced to U. S. currency 4. 64 $46.38 ..do Total 488.50 $0.70 9.21 2,000 pounds lime. 5.60 10 empty sacks. 1.00 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 28 Fuentes Martinez & Co. 4 sacks coal. Disinfecting material Used in connection with sanitation, Specific use not more definitely stated. Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Trinidad, Cuba. ..do do do 1 pound powder .50 do Do. 4 pounds blasting fuse. .16 do Do. 10 ounces ammonia. .30 .do Do. 10 ounces muriatic acid 20 do Do. 2 pounds tin foil.. 90 do Do. 1 pound black tin .60 do Do. 1 pot... .30 do Do. 1 furnace .50 do Do. 5 whitewash brushes 1.25 do Do. 5 empty barrels. .50 do Do. 2,000 pounds lime 5.60 do Do. 10 empty sacks 1.00 do Do. 2 machetes and scabbards 2.50 do Do. 7 cans coal oil 1.85 do Do. 5 whitewash brushes 1.25 do Do. 2,000 pounds lime 5.60 do Do. 10 empty sacks 1.00 do Do. 5 whitewash brushes 1.25 .do Do. 3 empty barrels. .30 .do Do. $42.07 Total 42.07 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 81 113 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Samuel D. Rockenbach, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Specific use not more definitely stated. 1900. Feb. 5 Ramon S. Pastor. 5 jucaro piles. $120.00 Constructing bridge over river Yara.. American Road Machinery Co. 1 road machine, Champion $260.00 2 edges 16.00 10 edge bolts. .50 36 assorted bolts. 3.60 1 set boxes and bolts 2.50 1 "2. A. R." 1.50 1 "Z. A. L." 1.50 1 "Z #46 R." 1 "Z # 46 L. L." 1 "Z. Z. R.". 1 "Z. Z. L.". 25 1 "Z #61 R.” 1 "Z Z + 61 L." .25 1 "Z #50" 1.00 8MNAJMI 25 75 75 25 289.10 Less 10 per cent. 28.91 260.19 Public works, ports and harbors, Manzanillo. 26 33883 13 Harry C. Miller. 23 Morales & Co W. & L. E. Gurley 4 rubber stamps. 1.10 5,000 quinine pills 25.00 Rural guard and administration Aid to destitute of Manzanillo 1 architect's level $55.25 1 rod, Philadelphia. 11.90 1 steel tape 9.60 25 pards profile paper. 6.00 3 level books 1.20 3 level profile books 1.80 85.75 Public works, ports and harbors. Do. 28 D. Jaime Miguel Munoz. 3,000 blank forms.. 22.00 1,000 sheets paper 5.00 27.00 Rural guard and administration Do. 10 pounds blue paint 1.40 1 pound prussian blue paint .45 3 bottles turpentine .60 2 bottles raw oil 40 1 bottle burnt oil 20 2 packages lampblack paint. . 10 1 can white paint 2.25 1 pound white-lead paint .15 4 paint brushes. 1.20 2 pounds red-ocher paint. .07 2 barrels cement 8.50 1 piece metallic cloth 20 3 padlocks.. 85 9 iron nuts 72 3 nipples 80 2828 11148-w w -8 114 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 28 Miguel Munoz. 4 ells 40 feet wire. 1 globe key. • Ramon Sago.. J. Muniz & Co Jesus Narango. J. Muniz & Co Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. $0.34 .05 1.40 1 tee 14 feet pipe • 1 faucet 1.36 .10 1.40 4 rakes 32 screws 1 bakery sieve. 1 brush 1 granite-ware pitcher 7 pairs hinges 250 pounds galvanized-iron tile 1 pair bakery scales 1.20 2.00 14.38 3.60 .90 1.80 .40 .75 2 tin spouts. 1 bottle paint. 1 paint brush. 8.30 .15 .15 $56.17 Barracks and quarters, Manzanillo Specific use not more definitely stated. 115 pounds nails. 6.50 2 steel bars 3.50 3 sledge hammers 2.25 15 hammer handles 3.00 1 flatiron 4.00 116 iron screws 44.22 63.47 Public works, ports and harbors, Manzanillo. Do. 2,450 common bricks. 36.75 do Do. 1,375 yards cloth, assorted. $146.50 12 towels 2.50 60 spools thread 3.00 152.00 7 cart loads stone. 7.00 Groceries 10 pounds rice. 10 pounds coffee. 25 pounds flour. 10 pounds bacon. 20 pounds soap 12 pounds lard. can olive oil • 5.00 Charities and hospitals, Manzanillo.. Barracks and quarters, Manzanillo... Aid to destitute Do. Do. Do. $0.50 2.50 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.44 .80 15 pounds Spanish beans. 1.50 25 pounds sugar. 1.00 25 pounds potatoes .75 12 pounds onions. .50 • 1 case vermicelli. 2.00 1 string garlic .41 15.00 | Aid to destitute of Manzanillo Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 115 American Ico Co Jose del C. Perea.. Inosensio Guerrero. Carbajosa & Co.. C. Mesa Andres Perez. Salustiano Gongalez. 19 barrels lime 100 varas rope 8 pencils.. 1 copying book. 1 liter ink 280 pounds ice. 3.50 Rural Guard and administration, Do. Manzanillo. 100 poles. 60.00 Public works, ports and harbors, Man- Do. zanillo. 49 cart loads stone. 1 sledge handle. 2 garden rakes. 49.00 .do Do. $0.25 1.50 1.75 .do Do. 7.60 ..do Do. .80 Barracks and quarters, Manzanillo Specific use not more definitely stated. $0.30 1.00 1.20 1 box pens.. .60 1 ream paper 3.25 2 penholders .10 4 sheets blotting paper 40 2 packages wafers 25 2 bottles mucilage 30 • 1 bottle ink. 25 2 portfolios .50 200 envelopes.. 1 inkstand. 1 blank book 1.00 50 75 Material 10.40 15.00 Rural guard office, Manzanillo. Barracks repairs, cavalry, Troop L's quarters. I Quantity purchased not stated; labor included in bill. Total 1,002. 48 28 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Paso Caballo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 28 Domingo Nazabal 1 iron tank $154.55 Used in construction of water-supply system, Paso Caballo. 1.94 Used in construction of barracks and quarters. Olascoaga & Sota 4 chain bolts. 2 wash benches. 10 screws. 2 pairs hinges $0.47 80 39 28 3 waste nuts 6.80 3 faucets.. 3.75 2 globe valves 14.00 5 pounds packing 2.50 2 cans oxide iron. 3.50 30.55 Used in construction of water-supply system. 116 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Paso Caballo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 28 Garriga & Figueras.. 2 barrels cement $11.00 906 feet lumber. 21.77 $32.77 Used in construction of water-supply system. 1 barrel Portland cement. 5.50 803 feet lumber 18.47 Used in construction of roads for post, Paso Caballo, Cuba. Used in construction of pump house, Paso Caballo, Cuba. 2 barrels Portland cement. 1,169 feet lumber $11.00 26.88 37.88 Used in construction of barracks and quarters, Paso Caballo, Cuba. H. W. Klitke & Co 1 check valve .75 72 clothes hooks. 1.80 34 pounds iron pipe 2.30 23 pounds rubber packing. 4.60 1 reducer .20 2 ells. 1.30 2 nipples. 1.00 11.95 2 pairs spring hinges 1.10 Used in construction of water-supply system. Used in construction of barracks and , quarters, Paso Caballo, Cuba. 294.71 [Personal property purchased by Maj. James T. French, jr., chief quartermaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Feb- ruary, 1900, as audited.] Total 1900. Feb. 13 Francisco Taquechel 5 pounds pumice stone 5 pounds soda $1.00 .30 $1.30 Used for repairing of buildings at La Punta. Manuel S. Arguden 279 panes glass 88.10 4 packages glaziers' points .40 88.50 Repairs at La Punta and commissary storehouse. Adolfo E. Mueller & Co 15 tees. 7.25 50 feet soil pipe 7.38 5 stopcocks 4.60 90 ells. 8. 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 117 Benito Alvarez & Co Joseph Woodrow Aspurn & Co. 24 reducers 2.64 12 nipples.. 1.44 10 feet pipe 3.20 2 bushings.. .20 3 unions .90 1Y. 2 P traps. .75 2.05 38.57 Repairs at La Punta and batteries Nos. 3, 4, and 5. 6.00 Used to repair stable and corral. Used to repair Maestranza building and Santa Clara Battery. 6 brushes 88 barrels cement. $352.00 4,000 pounds lime. 13.32 365.32 175 pounds bar iron. 6.56 70 pounds lead pipe 7.00 300 feet pipe 40.50 28 pounds iron, flat 1.05 186 gallons linseed oil 124.62 6 paint brushes 4.80 6 flat paint brushes. 4.80 110 square feet wire netting 16.50 50 pounds ocher paint.. 1.50 50 feet galvanized-iron pipe 5.00 35 pounds lead pipe 3.50 1 trap. 1.40 1 brass nipple .60 48 bolts 6.00 Knight & Wall Co 1 frosted glass 223.83 For repairs to La Punta Barracks at Cabana stable, and Corral batteries Nos. 3, 4, and 5, Maestranza build- ing, and hospital at Cabana. Repairs at Santa Clara batteries Nos. 3, 4, and 5. ..do .do For repairs to commissary buildings at La Punta, Santa Clara, and bat- teries Nos. 3, 4, and 5. .40 70 pounds solder 17.50 .do 5 pounds red paint 1.25 1 lock .50 4 hinges, butt. .10 500 pounds paint, white lead 55.00 do 15 quires sandpaper 3.00 .do 50 pounds paint, white lead 5.50 .do 37 pounds paint (in oil) 6.87 .do 200 pounds nails. 7.50 .do 97.62 24 butts. .96 30 pounds nails. 1.50 50 pounds putty 3.25 10 pounds plaster. .50 1 latch 1.75 24 hasps 1.44 24 rim locks 12.00 118 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. James T. French, jr., chief quartermaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Feb- ruary, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 1900. Feb. 13 14 15 27 Knight & Wall Co. 1,800 pounds paint, white lead 60 pounds paint $198.00 15.00 $234.40 Repairs La Punta, Maestranza build- 6.72 ing and hospital at Cabana. Repairs to Maestranza building $238.00 9.00 11.00 J. Alegret & Co Pons & Co Taboas & Co Benito Batet Luis F. Iguzquiza M. Ruiz & Co. The Journal Printing Co C. Torre & Co. 192 feet lumber. 8,000 roof tiles.. 2 barrels cement.. 3,000 pounds lime 5 gallons gasoline 6,473 feet lumber 3,000 bricks 3,650 blank forms. 6 rubber stamps ❤ 1,013 blank forms. 576 wood screws. 5 pounds glue 45 elbows 258.00❘ Roofing for Maestranza building and La Punta. 1.50 Plumbing repairs buildings at La Punta, 230.63 Repairs to batteries Nos. 3, 4, and 5, La Punta, and Maestranza build- ings. 45.00 242. 18 8.00 Repairs to Santa Clara Battery. General, special, and civil orders, department of Habana. For use in office of chief quarter- master. 25.50 Special orders, Department of Habana $1.80 .70 3.21 32 tees 2.04 2 unions .90 130 pounds lead pipe 9.10 75 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 9.00 6 nipples 1.80 6 bushings. .48 Benito Alvarez & Co Aspurn & Co 4 bends. 175 pounds rope 24 nipples 12 unions 6 plugs 50 feet wire. 30 gallons turpentine 30 gallons boiled oil. 75 feet soil pipe. - 15.00 1.60 45.63 For use at batteries Nos. 3, 4, and 5, Santa Clara. 25.38 For repairs at La Punta $2.40 1.20 .60 .10 9 paint brushes. 8.10 20.10 20. 10 52.60 Repairs, batteries 3, 4, and 5, hospital, Cabana and La Punta. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 119 Marina, Sierra & Co Manuel S. Argudin Pons & Co Aldolfo E. Mueller 28 Gomez, O'Brien & Co. Knight & Wall Co. 1117 yards wire netting. 55.87 30 unions.. 3.54 200 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 16.00 75.41 94 pieces glass 27.40 700 brick For windows at La Punta, batteries 3, 4, and 5. For windows, Maestranza and La Punta buildings. 13.30 Repairs, Maestranza building and Santa Clara Battery. 1 N. P. elbow $1.00 6 reducers .32 1 lead trap 75 1 bath cock. 3.50 2 feet lead pipe. .72 4 nipples .50 4 valves 3.60 6 faucets. 4.50 6 stopcocks 4.50 10 cast-iron Ys. 4.90 24.39 .do 2 valves 1.50 6 traps.. 3.60 24 nipples 3.00 14 bends. 4.08 4 Ys 2.52 5 pounds oakum. .25 38 pair hinges 9.20 1.00 • 6.50 1.00 30 6.00 20 pounds plaster. 100 pounds putty 20 pounds plaster. 10 pounds whiting. 12 locks... 72 feet pipe.. 14.95 Repairs, Maestranza building, Santa Clara Battery, and batteries 3, 4, and 5. .do .do .do .do .do Repairs, Maestranza building, Santa Clara Battery, batteries 3, 4, and 5, and Cabana Hospital. do Repairs, Maestranza building, Santa Clara Battery, and batteries 3, 4, 12 rim locks 18.72 6.00 and 5. 1 quart shellac 1.00 .do 2 glass cutters 1.00 .do 37 pounds paint (in oil) 5.63 .do 275 feet pipe. 49.50 .do 2 plugs .20 .do 3 stopcocks 3.75 .do 4 bends. 1.80 .do 100 pounds white-lead paint. 11.00 .do 99 pounds paint (in oil) 13.71 do 120 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. James T. French, jr., chief quartermaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. 1900. Feb. 28 Knight & Wall Co 5 pounds lampblack. 35 pounds paint 3 ice saws Mar. 3 Total $0.50 8.75 · Amount. $145.56 6.00 2, 303.69 Disposition and use. Repairs, Maestranna building, Santa Clara Battery, and batteries 3, 4, and 5. ..do For chief commissary, Department of Habana. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by J. D. Castillo, director Civil Hospital, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] F. Bisbes & Co. 900 pounds rice. $26.10 600 pounds beans 38.25 700 pounds sugar 27.35 200 pounds salt 1.80 80 pounds onions. 2.80 5 bundles garlic 2.50 12 cases vermicelli. 17.25 25 pounds pepper. 12.50 50 pounds butter. 12.50 200 pounds soap 10.00 50 pounds starch 3.00 1 can sausages. 1.25 pipe wine.. 28.00 7 cases wine 43.00 6 cases condensed milk. 27.00 1 case coal oil. 20.00 250 pounds beans. 13.75 250 pounds lard. 21.25 75 pounds soap. 3.38 24 cans corn 3.25 1,000 pounds potatoes. 25.00 502 pounds bacon. 38.91 12 cases tomatoes. 29.40 248 pounds coffee. 37.82 1 case pears. 7.00 1 case peaches 5.00 288 cases matches. 2.00 48 cans pease 4.75 250 pounds bacon. 19.38 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 121 $522.82 Subsistence stores for Civil Hospital, Santiago de Cuba. 1 can tomatoes 2.45 150 pounds coffee 22.88 144 boxes matches. 1.10 100 cans pease 10.00 1 case pears. 7.00 1 case peaches. 5.00 2 packing sacks. .20 4 barrels beer 38.00 6 pots pickles.. 2.00 63 pounds ham 11.97 7 pounds cheese 1.82 24 bottles wine. 24.30 1 keg olives. .40 2 pots mustard. .30 25 pounds sugar 1.44 969 pounds potatoes 24.23 800 pounds beans. 50.63 406 pounds lard. 34. 10 14 cases vermicelli. 100 pounds sugar 6 bunches garlic. 80 pounds onions 1 can sausage.. 20. 13 5.75 2.70 2.80 1.35 300 pounds soap 13.50 2 quarter pipes wine 28.00 7 cases wine 43.00 1 demijohn vinegar 2.00 2 cases condensed milk. 8.50 2 cases peaches. 10.00 1 case pears. 5.00 50 pounds butter. 12.50 1 barrel corn 3.00 400 pounds rice. 11.00 250 pounds beans. 14.38 1 pipe wine.. 54.00 60 pounds sugar 3.45 200 pounds salt. 1.60 431.85 5 Antonio Arrufat. 3 suits cloth 5 Bonne Fernandez & Co 5,897 pounds beef. 7 F. Bisbes & Co 188 cans paint Less 94 per cent discount. $137.50 13. 10 7 Eduardo Ramires 7 cases eggs. 7 Manuel Puentes. Vegetables $57.00 Subsistence supplies for civil hospi- tal, Santiago de Cuba. 25.00 Clothing supply for civil hospital, 715.75 124. 10 56.75 Santiago de Cuba. Subsistence supply for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Used in painting civil hospital, San- tiago de Cuba. Subsistence stores for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Subsistence supply for civil hospital, Amount purchased not specified. Santiago de Cuba. 122 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. [Personal property purchased by J. D. Castello, director Civil Hospital, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Manuel Puentes. Fish $61.40 Subsistence stores for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. 90 fowls 22.40 24 eggs.. :80 do .do $141.60 Luis M. Garzon. 2,667 pieces wood 26.67 18 sacks coal. 16.20 42.87 7 Perez & Mora. 75 pounds chocolate. 9.00 Fuel for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Subsistence stores for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Amount purchased not specified. Do. Amount paid on this bill, $141. 60. 7 N. Gata. 2 sacks flour 1.50 .do Aders & Company 6 brushes $3.60 5 puffs... 1.45 6 combs 1.35 6 boxes powder. .50 6 cakes soap .40 6 jars vaseline. .65 2 soap trays. 1.10 2 sprays .90 9.95 Bme. Mestre. Joannean Bros 2,000 blank forms 16.00 Miscellaneous supplies for civil hos- pital, Santiago de Cuba. Stationery supply for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Tomas Arredondo 6 rubber stamps 3.00 ...do 2 clippers... $7.00 1 scissors 1.50 1 razor hone 1.00 7 Salvador Fontain 1 razor strop .80 10.30 Ros Brothers • Maximo Blanco United States military gov- ernment, civil depart- ment. 24 barrels lime. 125 feet lumber. 4 cubic meters sand 826 pounds hay 320 pounds oats. 10.80 Miscellaneous supplies for civil hos- pital, Santiago de Cuba. Used in general repairs, civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. 6. 25 9.00 ..do .do $9.41 5.07 Total 14.48 Forage supplied to animals in serv- ice at civil hospital. 2, 151.02 1 Date. 7 Mar. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 123 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel D. Freeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the Feb. 5 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, 1,500 pounds ice C. S., U. S. Volunteers, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 21 O. Morales & Co 27 Bme. Mestre 1 pair scales 125 blank forms month of February, 1900.] $7.50 Office of the collector of customs at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 9.00 ..do $2.25 1.40 3.65 .40 595 .do do · $1.65 9.75 .70 30 30 60 30 .30 .10 .20 14. 20 .do 34.75 27 Jose M. Gil. 27 Virginio Porro 12 blank books Soap. 12 lamp chimneys 3 cases mineral oil 1 feather duster 1 lock 18 screws 6 sponges 1 pound lead 1 door bolt. 12 lamp wicks 1 lantern globe Quantity purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Total Feb. 2 Jose Toutela. 1 sledge hammer 36 pick handles.. $1.50 9.00 $10.50 Sanitation 3 Manuel Ribacoba 30 sacks lime 15.00 6 brushes 1.80 10 barrels cement 60.00 76.80 .do Do. 3 zinc buckets 2.10 10 sacks lime. 5.00 7.10 ..do Do. 5 brushes 10 sacks lime 5 sacks lime · 1.50 ..do Do. 5.00 do Do. $2.50 6 pounds glue 1.20 25 pounds glue 5.00 7 sacks lime... 3.50 2 tumblers and sponges 1.00 2 empty cans 20 13.40 do Do. 124 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. P. Mothersill, captain and commissary subsistence, U.S. V. 1,375 pounds flour 2,750 pounds bacon 1,100 pounds rice 550 pounds beans 210 pounds salt 220 pounds soap $29.70 215.41 • 29.70 16.44 1.16 7.59 $300.00 Rations for Cuban destitute. 3 Elenterio Llanes Juan Ganzalez Vincente Perez 8 picks.. 3 pounds rope 1 sledge hammer 2.50 Sanitation Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 1,000 sticks wood 16.00 Barracks and quarters. Do. $8.00 .45 1 length rope 43 pounds nails. 12 barrels cement 22 pounds wire D 2 crowbars. 1 package nails .25 3.44 69.10 1.98 4.00 .80 87.30 Charities and, hospitals. Do. Manuel Rodriquez 23 shovels 31 picks. 20.70 .do Do. 23.25 do Do. 7 adzes 4.20 do Do. 6 rammers 3.00 .do Do. 5 pounds twine 2.45 .do Do. 7 adz handles. .70 Sanitation Do. 31 pick handles. 6.20 Charities and hospitals. Do. 60.50 5 Jose Fontela. Iriondo & Bro Alfonso Marques 1 table. 15.00 Rural guard and administration Do. 104 feet lumber. 34 pounds nails. 6 sheets yaguas. • 5.20 Barracks and quarters Do. $13.92 .25 14. 17 DKK 14 14 Delgado and Perez M. Beuna Cabrera Vicente Perez Fernandez. 45 pieces wood 18.40 · 300 guano leaves. 6.00 1 letterpress book $1.25 1 letterpress 8.00 1 ream paper 3.50 Oil paper .10 Sanitation. Charities and hospitals. Barracks and quarters. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Do. 12.85 Charities and hospitals. 54 barrels cement. 297.00 2 barrels plaster 12.00 33 pounds nails 2.64 20 pounds wire 1.80 5 pounds twine 1.50 3 picks.. 3.00 1 package nails. .08 Date. 15 1900. Feb. 1 J7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 125 Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. 1 can paint 3.13 6 cans white lead. 10.50 1 can turpentine. 4.05 1 can linseed oil. 5.18 4 brushes 1.00 1 package screws .30 342.18 15 .do Manuel Ribacoba 16 Aginlino Verdes.. Alejandro Balbin 12 sponges 3 brushes 80 yards rope 12 pounds staples. 2 pounds twine. 4,000 feet lumber 12 pick handles 1 empty barrel. 11 sacks lime 15 pounds bluing 1 brush 4 empty barrels. Sand 1 pound solder 500 paper bags Rope 20 sacks lime 10.00 .do Sanitation Do. Do. 1.20 1.20 .80 1.08 .60 120.00 3.00 137.88 Charities and hospitals. Do. .50 5.50 3.00 • .30 2.00 11.30 do 20.00 .do Do. Do. $0.35 1.88 30 2 skeins rope .40 1 caster. 1.00 1 block .25 7 hinges 1.75 6 cans white zinc. 10.50 ! 28 pounds boiled oil 3.92 12 pounds turpentine. 1.63 2 brushes 1.20 10 pounds blue 1.50 pound vermilion .25 2 brushes .30 5 hinges 75 144 rubber bands 2.00 27.98 .do 17 Esteban Saltor. G. Armengoe & Co. 20 sacks lime 15.00 Sanitation. 12 pounds boiled oil. $1.68 6 pounds turpentine 78 1 pound blue .20 2 tins white zinc 3.50 2 brushes .60 6.76 ..do 18 Manuel Rodriquez 6 tampers. 2.40 do 19 Walter A. Meyer... 50 pens $0.50 3 quires paper. .15 .65 Rural guard and administration Do. Do. Do. 126 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 19 Jayne Colafell. 3223 24 Amando Ordas German Sueraz. 26 Juan Rodriquez Total · 5 picks.. 5 shovels 5 brooms. 2 crowbars 42 loads guano.. 130 pieces lumber. $5.00 5.00 .50 $10.50 2.00 Public works. Specific use not more definitely stated. 10.50 Barracks and quarters. ..do Do. Do. 19.50 1,258.87 .do Do. [Personal property purchased by Maj. James L. Wilson, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Quemados, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 1 First Lieut. M. B. Steward, Eighth U.S. Infantry. Vilar & Casais. 775 pounds ice. 775 pounds ice. 5 oilers 1 sieve.. $2.33 For use in office of chief quarter- master. 2.33 For use in office of adjutant-general.. $2.20 .70 12 hooks. 1.50 24 rings. .30 96 bolt rings. 1.00 • 1 bolt. .50 13 17 3F Manuel Dirube. 84 tons coal. 6.20 418. 28 Barracks and quarters Specific use not more definitely stated. For use at Cerro pumping station Villar & Casais 14 packages tacks $1.12 48 bronze plates 14.40 7 locks. 7.00 12 grips. 4.80 12 hinges 1.80 29.12 Barracks and quarters 24 Jose S. Solis Planiol & Cagiga 30 pounds blue paint. 4.20 ..do 7,031 feet lumber $213.90 4,334 pieces lumber. 173.53 387.43 .do Do. Do. Do. Aldolfo Mueller & Co 37 feet pipe. 3.70 6 ells .36 6 couplings .30 2 bushings. 15 1 portable light. 5.50 · 10.01 28 Manuel & Co 1 barrel chloride lime 11.92 .do Sanitation Do. Do. First Lieut. M. B. Steward, Eighth U.S. Infantry. 700 pounds ice. $2.10 For use in adjutant-general's office PERSONAL PROPERTY. 127 50 pounds salt .38 700 pounds ice. 2.10 4.58 79 tons coal.. 393.53 For use in chief quartermaster's office .do For use at Cerro pumping station 8 chairs. 4 armchairs $20.00 18.00 2 lamps. 9.00 47.00 Barracks and quarters 1, 316.93 'Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Carl F. Hartman, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, during the month of February, 1900.] Manuel Dirube. P. P. Elejalde & Co Total 1900. Feb. 21 Santiago Rousseau 400 telegraph poles. $72.00 For telegraph service between Cou- tramaestra and Palma, Cuba. 23 Agustin Massaua 50 pounds beans. $3.50 50 pounds rice... 2.00 30 pounds sugar 1.35 1 barrel potatoes 4.50 30 pounds beans.. 1.20 100 pounds flour. 4.00 10 pounds salt .10 75 pounds bacon 7.12 128 pounds codfish 10.24 24 cans tomatoes 2.00 1 can lard .85 20 pounds coffee. 7.50 44.36 Subsistence for laborers on telegraph construction. 28 Antonio Carbouell Gabriel Flaquer. Francisco Cabello 1 wagon nut. 3.50 For repairs to Signal Corps wagon, Santiago, Cuba. 16 climber straps 150 pounds bread. 3.60 For climbers, in use by Signal Corps, Santiago, Cuba. 9.00 Subsistence for laborers on telegraph construction. Total 132.46 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 17 C. Torre & C 12 pails 12 gross brooms. $7.20 5.40 12 ground brushes. 9.00 1 barrel sulphur. 15.60 25 frying pans 17.50 128 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. C. Torre & Co Articles. Amount. 1 mortar. $1.25 2 enameled funnels 1.00 2 shovels 1.50 3 gross brooms. 1.35 3 ground brushes. 2.25 1 barrel sulphur. 15.60 6 shovels 4.50 6 ground brushes. 4.50 6 pails 3.60 12 ground brushes. 9.00 12 whale brushes. 9.00 1 brush.. .35 1 round horse brush. .40 3 pails.. 1.80 12 grass brooms 5.40 6 ground brushes. 4.50 1 grass broom .45 1 plume brush. 2.25 12 frying pans 7.20 6 grass brooms. 2.70 3 ground brushes. 2.25 6 pails. 3.60 2 pieces for scraper. 1.70 2 shovels 1.50 1 mortar.. 1.25 1 barrel sulphur. 15.60 1 enameled funnel. .50 12 ground brushes. 9.00 12 grass brooms 5.40 15 pails. 9.00 12 whale brushes 9.00 12 whale brushes 9.00 1 ash can 4.00 6 grass brooms. 2.70 14 feet assorted rubber hose 14.70 6 grass brooms. 2.70 6 whale brushes 4.50 12 grass brooms. 5.40 12 pails 6.00 1 grass broom. .45 1 ash shovel 50 1 plume brush 2.50 12 whale brushes 9.00 Disposition and use. Date. 1900. Feb. 17 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 129 11148-w w- -9 Used by the disinfection department, Habana. 12 grass brooms.. 11 pails 5.40 6.60 Spanish gold 265.55 Reduced to United States currency 6 feet rubber hose 243.62 $1.00 30 millet brooms 12 pails 13.75 7.20 12 whale brushes 12 millet brooms. 12 whale brushes 9.00 5.50 9.00 12 pails.. 7.20 12 frying pans 7.20 12 whale brushes 9.00 1 enameled funnel .40 12 pails 7.20 12 millet brooms 5.50 2 feet rubber hose .40 3 flat brushes. 3.00 48 millet brooms. 22.00 60 whale brushes 45.00 9 feet rubber hose 1.80 Spanish gold 154. 15 Reduced to United States currency 141.42 120 millet brooms $54.53 103 brushes without handles 76.80 24 whale brushes 18.00 2,982 pounds sulphur 119.28 1 mop .75 6 pails 3.60 150 pou ds axle grease 7.50 1 can harness grease .80 3 sheets emery paper .10 1 plume brush. 1.75 1 chamois skin 1.25 1 patent chimney .50 4 feet rubber hose .80 16 sponges 4.55 Spanish gold 290.21 Reduced to U. S. currency. 266.25 4,002 pounds sulphur $180.08 108 whole brushes 72.00 72 millet brooms 33.00 12 frying pans 6.00 1 demijohn alcohol 2.50 1 demijohn muriatic acid 5.50 3 feet rubber hose .50 2 hose couplings... 1.00 1 hose nozzle 1.50 Wire. .10 1 130 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 17 C. Torre & Co 2 hose couplings.. $0.50 1 hose nozzle 1.50 Spanish gold 304.18 Reduced to U. S. currency - $279.07 27 Jerry & Warren Knight & Wall Co. 1 force pump 1 hand spray pump. 154 pounds formaldehyde 2 regenerators.. $53.90 50.00 12.75 4.75 Used by the disinfection depart- ment, Habana. 103.90 ..do Total 17.50 1,051.76 do [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Harry O. Willard, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 20 24 Felix Gutierrez. A. L. Suarez. 28 Jose Zamora. 1900. Feb. 5 Aurelius Tood. 10 Francisco Chava 17 Adolfo Suarez 13 Second Lieut. Harry O. Wil- lard, Tenth United States Cavalry, commissary. Jose H. Beola.. Lumber 3 wooden packing boxes 9 sacks lime 1,711 pounds rice 6,160 feet lumber $5.00 2.25 Used on Troop D, Tenth United States Cavalry, Mayari. Used for siding stables at Mayari..... Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity purchased not specified. Specifie use not more definitely stated. 10.80 76.66 Used for sanitation at Mayari. Used for charity to indigent Cubans at Mayari. 1,008 feet lumber 248.00 40.32 Barracks and quarters, Gibara.. ..do 12 sheets zinc. 4.20 2 sacks lime 2.40 Used on officers quarters at Mayari Used for sanitation at Mayari Do. 7 packages wire nails. $1.40 2 padlocks. .70 2 bolts .80 4 hinges 60 Glue.. 05 2 brass rings .05 4 one-half inch boards lumber 2.40 6.00 Used on barracks and quarters at Mayari. Total 395.63 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 131 [Personal property purchased by Carl R. Darnall, assistant surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Used in care and maintenance of ice, electric, and pumping plants at U. S. military hospital No. 1, Habana. 1900. Feb. 10 Knight & Wall Co 56 pounds cotton waste. 6 steel brushes. $5.60 1.00 1 pound lampblack paint .25 6 pounds Putz pomade 2.40 8 pounds hemp packing. 3.20 pound powdered emery 20 2 balls lamp wick .10 4 pounds Eureka packing 3.38 6 glass gauges .90 1 flue-cleaning rod 3.00 $20.03 8 feet steam hose 6.00 2 pairs hose clamps. .30 6.30 do Total 26.33 [Personal property purchased by Walter Fletcher Smith, paymaster engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 1 Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- 3,900 pounds ice $11.70 For use in office of engineer depart- Disposed of by W. F. Smith, paymas- ment, Habana, Cuba. ter. ant commissary, United States Volunteers, Ladis- lao Diaz. 221 feet lumber $15.84 For use in Los Fosos in connection with sanitation work at Habana, Do. Cuba. 148 feet lumber. 433 feet lumber. 8.90 15. 13 .do Do. For use in the infirmary at Habana jail. Do. 8,000 kilos cement 136.00 For use in the military stables, Zu- lueta street. Do. 100 feet lumber. 7.50 For use in stable No. 1 in Los Fosos, Habana, Cuba. Do. 20 barrels cement 55.00 For use in tool yard, Zulueta street, Habana. Do. 2,200 feet lumber 61.60 For use in military stables, Zulueta Do. street, Habana, Cuba. 4 cubic meters sand 12.37 ..do .. Do. 1,300 kilos cement 22.10 For use in Aldecoa Hospital Do. 10,000 feet lumber 2,000 feet lumber 5 barrels cement 800 feet lumber. 200 tiles 57.00 ..do Do. 56.00 For Maloa bridge, Jesus del Monte. Do. 12.50 For military stables, Zulueta street... Do. 22.25 For Maestranza building. Do. • D 62.00 For Vento waterworks Do. 544.19 132 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- ant commissary, United States Volunteers, Ladis- lao, Diaz. 954 feet lumber. $32.42 [Personal property purchased by Walter Fletcher Smith, paymaster engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. For Aldecoa Hospital Remarks. Disposed of by W. F. Smith, paymas- ter. 1,500 linear feet lumber 10.70 ..do Do. 512 feet lumber. 40.96 For Maestranza building. Do. 500 feet lumber. 14.00 For Palatino waterworks Do. 130 feet lumber. 10.40 For military stables Do. 3 barrels cement 8.25 For Governor-General's palace. Do. 1 cubic meter sand 2.75 .do Do. 2,484 mosaic tiles 186.30 .do Do. $305. 78 8 barrels cement 1 cubic meters sand 20.00 4. 12 For Aldecoa Hospital Do. For widows' home Do. 5,810 feet lumber 162.68 For Luz wharf Do. 2,000 feet lumber 56.00 For tool yard, Lucerne street, Ha- Do. bana, Cuba. 242.80 2,444 feet lumber 400 kilos cement.. 4 barrels cement. 950 feet lumber. 480 feet lumber. 88.62 For widows' home.. Do. 6.80 ..do Do. 11.00 .do Do. • 28.50 For Reina Battery. Do. 14.40 .do Do. 149.32 5 J. Ardavin Gamel & Co Jose Hernandez Jose Morales. 250 embossed shields 187.50 For use by employees for streets and parks department. Do 43.9 meters rock 74.63 For use in the department in streets Do. at Habana, Cuba. 18,750 pounds green forage 90.00 For use in connection with cleaning Do. streets at Guanabacoa. 5,500 pounds corn. 132.00 .do Do. Hastings Pavement Co 100,000 asphalt paving blocks. 5,497.50 Used in connection with department Do. of streets. Pedro Sendra. Suarez & Lychenheim. 1 negative washer 14 solio paper. 60 Cramer plates. 1 printing frame. 1 circular level · 35,000 asphalt paving blocks. 67.59 meters stone 3,150.00 114.90 ..do .do Do. Do. $2.90 37.10 5.50 .70 1.00 120 Cramer plates. 13.50 60.70 Used in connection with photographic department of public works. Do. 6 CO Manuel Johnson 12 bottles Cuban liniment 8.50 4 pounds calomel. 4.00 10 pounds bandages 12,00 Date. Feb. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 133 25 pounds brimstone 10 pounds castile soap.. 1 gallon spirits camphor. 1 bottle sweet spirits niter. 1.00 1.50 2.90 .75 7 pounds hazel-nut oil. 4. 25 4 pounds epsom salts... .18 1 bottle essence turpentine. .20 2 sulphate copper .24 1 bottle gold water 1.00 4 complete electro-chemique. 2.68 1 chamois skin 1.00 40.20 For use in city stables No. 1 at Habana Do. 12 pounds calomel. 12.00 2 pounds iodoform 11.00 2 pounds tincture iodine 2.40 2 pounds epsom salts .30 20 pounds castile soap. 3.00 • 2 pounds sulphuric ether. 1.20 30 pounds brimstone 1.20 6 pounds liquid purgative aloe. 1.50 2 pounds cocoanut oil. .60 4 pounds perchloride iron 2.80 8 gallons alcohol 5.00 41.00 For use in city stables No. 2 at Habana Do. 100 pounds vaseline 35.00 .do Do. • 6 ounces nitric acid .15 do Do.. 10 pounds sulphate copper 1.00 .do Do. 1 pound potash in cylinder. 1 pound oxalic acid $0.55 .16 .71 ..do Do. 10 pounds pure paraffine 1,000 pounds chloride lime 1 pound pyrogallic acid 1 corkscrew 12 chlorode gold. 2 glass funnels. 2.00 37.50 D For use in electrozone plant, Habana For use in water department, Habana Do. Do. $6.40 35 7.20 30 2 empty bottles. 40 1 yard black oilcloth. 75 1 yard rubber tube. .45 5 pounds carbonate soda .25 5 pounds hyposulphite of soda 40 1 pound white vaseline 30 16.80 For use in the photographic depart- ment. 25,000 feet lumber 500.00 4,103 pounds oats • 90 bales hay. $73.85 112.50 For use in connection with street department. 186.35 2,560 pounds oats. 38. 14 For use in connection with sanitation at Guanabacoa. 183 pounds bran 2.15 5,550 pounds green forage 26.64 66.93 For use in connection with street department at Habana, Cuba. B. Duran Moriano Martinez 134 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Walter Fletcher Smith, paymaster engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 6 I. Z. Horter 10 sets cart harness $195.00 Used in connection with street de- partment. 26 pairs hames. $41.00 26 collars 81.60 10 zinc collar pads. 75.00 115 pounds sole leather. 46.20 24 horse bits. 5.50 6 gross harness buckles 10.65 1 tarpaulin 3.50 30 pounds saddle leather. 15.00 278. 45 Pedro A. Estanillo 670 lineal feet lumber 92.80 295 feet lumber. $25.49 400 lumber cleats. 23.00 ...do For use in repairs in governor-gen- eral's palace. For use in Santovenia Asylum For use at Tallapiedra Wharf, Habana. 53.49 3,028 feet lumber 90.84 10,000 pounds lime 24.00 2,000 bricks 34.00 24 feet pine lumber. 1.68 150.52 For use in military stable 4,083 feet pine lumber. 128.49 1,880 feet pine lumber. 63.40 70 hickory spokes.. 24.50 4 sets fellies 11.00 210 feet lumber 26.25 120 fellies. 200 spokes 70.00 108.00 500 feet lumber. 17.50 410 feet lumber 35.00 F. B. Hamel 11,040 pounds old iron rails. 484. 14 100.00 A. M. Collins Mfg. Co 50 yards white cloth. 50 yards gray cloth $6.50 9.50 16.00 Phila. Lawn Mower Co D. Otheguy & Co N. Quintana J. Gonzales & Co. 4 lawn mowers 4 mule shoes Reduced to U. S. currency 2 doors for closets 100 pounds salt-water soap .Spanish.. $2.00 ..do Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Used in connection with photo- graphic department. 36.72 For use in the parks at Habana 1.83 Used in connection with water de- partment. 34.00 10.50 For use in the governor-general's palace. Used in connection with sanitation department. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 135 Garcia Ostolaza Carlos Marin Aguilera & Garcia. 1 oak desk. 1 stool 600 palm leaves. 12 lengths -inch pipe $14.31 6.30 20.61 For use in connection with street department. 20.00 For use in connection with collec- tion of garbage. $17.92 12 3 by 3 inch elbows. .96 11 by inch bushing 20 1 7-inch valve 1.30 6 bushings, 4-inch to 4-inch 1.20 21.58 1 spring balance, 24 pounds For repairs in military hospital. 1.00 1 4-pound hammer 90 1.90 2 tubular lanterns 1.70 10 pounds ground alum $1.50 50 pounds whiting. 5.00 6.50 For use in connection with street department. For use Widows' Home For use in connection with depart- ment of sanitation. 12 house brooms. 6.00 12 galvanized-iron buckets 5.00 gallon white varnish 1.00 2 cans white zinc. 3.50 1 pound raw sienna .15 6 pounds cotton waste.. .54 6 pounds soap .48 5 brass hinges 1.50 1 package French nails .10 4 window latches. 80 19.07 1,000 pounds round iron. 3.50 For use in connection with street de- partment. For use in military stable No. 1.. 3 10-inch 3-cornered files $0.90 2 10-inch flat files. .60 1 coarse file.. .25 1.75 ..do 100 4-inch link chains 6.50 10 gallons petroleum 3.50 10.00 6 unions 3.00 6 nipples. 2.40 25 pounds mixed red paint. For use in connection with water de- partment. 5.40 For use in connection with sewer de- partment. 2.00 50 pounds common glue. 6.00 20 pounds roofing nails 2.80 12 best brooms. 5.00 15.80 For use in connection with water de- partment. 136 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Walter Fletcher Smith, paymaster engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 6 Aguilera & Garcia.. 12 white brushes 12 round oil brushes. 10 gallons turpentine. 24 bolts 24 bolts 25 pounds white grease. 5 gallons petroleum G. Peyra & Co. Salvador Gramun J. A. Rowell & Co. Manuel Vila. Dirube & Varela. Valentine Salazar. 385 meters crushed stone 1,556 cubic meters stone. 600 pairs shoes. 600 hats.. 344 pounds flat iron bars 30 screws 1 ton mixed coal 5 iron propeller blades Total 60 tons anthracite coal Amount. $4.50 7.00 6.00 1.50 1.25 1.50 1.75 $23.50 886.42 3,275.80 · $678.00 660.00 1, 338.00 12.04 .90 12.94 6.30 164.50 450.00 19, 227.38 Disposition and use. For use in connection with water department. Used in paving and repairs of streets in Habana, Cuba. ..do Used in connection with department of streets and parks. Used in city stable No. 1, Habana, Cuba. Used in connection with public works For use on tug Denlofen, of street cleaning department. ..do [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry F. Kendall, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 3 Antonio Vidal. Rafael Serrano Antonio Mindes Francisco Misel Atilio Siponte A. Orome 75 pounds corn 100 ears corn Cane tops. 25 pounds corn Corn.... $1.50 Forage for animals used as "special Specified use not more definitely stated. Do. Quantity purchased not-stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity purchased not stated. service." .40 .do .70 ..do .80 .do 50 .do 100 ears corn 80 do Specific use not more definitely stated. Aguilino Brisuela 25 pounds corn 75 do Do. 125 pounds corn 3.20 .do Do. 14 Juan Silva. 157.32 cubic meters stone. *550.62 Used in general repairs of streets in Nuevitas. Do. 26 Juan del Rosal 27 prescriptions.. 19.95 Furnished indigent Cubans at Nuevi- tas and vicinity. Do. Jesus Martin. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 137 Do. 28 | Natalio Gonzalez 1 roll oiled silk $0.75 83 prescriptions 63. 15 1 prescription and catheter 2.00 1 vial strychnine .50 66.40 ..do 20 Pedro Ramos 25 pounds flour. 8 pounds bacon 10 pounds beans. 2 pounds coffee.. 6 pounds sugar 1.00 1.00 1.00 35 30 25 pounds rice.. 75 8 pounds onions. 40 2 pounds soap .... .20 28 Vicenti Rodriguez & Co Miguel Rodriguez. 3 electric bulbs. 5.00 1.63 90 piles .do Burnt out in service in office of col- lector of customs. 78.00 Used in constructing wharf at custom- house, Nuevitas. Total 730.25 Feb. 2 Bme.-Mestre [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 25 envelopes... Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Demetrio Castillo, civil gov- ernor of Santiago. Do. Rafael G. Legross, subadministrator of finance. $0.20 500 blank forms 4.00 2 reams printed paper. 8.00 1 ream letter paper. 4.00 12 large sheets paper 1.20 1 ream letter paper 1 box Falcon pens. 6 bottles mucilage. 1 index book 4 rules 4.00 1.00 1.80 .75 4.00 6 bottles red ink. 3.00 6 bottles black ink 4.50 6 lead pencils.. .30 $36.75 Used in the office of the civil gov- ernor, Santiago. 2 Gutierrez Bros. 1 drug book 1.00 1 typewriter ribbon 1.50 2.50 ..do 1 Ernesto de las Cuevas 2 reams paper 8.00 2 bottles black ink 2.00 10.00 Used in the office of the administra- tor of finance, Baracoa, Cuba. 1 Aders & Co 1 bottle black ink 1.50 ream paper 2.25 1 box pens. 1.00 12 lead pencils .80 6 penholders .50 138 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in the office of the administra- tor of finance, Guantanamo, Cuba. Albert C. Jane, subadministrator of finance. Used in the office of the administra- tor of finance, Guantanamo, Cuba; Holguin, Cuba. Used in the office of the administra- tor of finance, Guantanamo, Cuba; Manzanillo, Cuba. Antonio Aguilera subadministrator of finance. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Modesto H. Firado, sub- administrator of finance. Amount. Aders & Co ream paper 100 envelopes. ream letter paper 3 packages blotting paper 2 bottles paste 1 bottle red ink. $1.50 .75 .60 .45 · .40 .25 $10.00 Jose B. Betancourt 4 reams paper 200 envelopes 11.50 1.20 3 packages blotting paper · .25 1 bottle ink. .70 1 box pens. .60 2 bottles mucilage. 20 box wafers. 55 15.00 Salastino Gonzalez ream paper, ruled. 1.70 12 lead pencils. bottle ink. .50 .50 2.70 “El Cuban Libre" 1,250 blank forms. 14.00 Jose Rey. Juan Ranlez…. Bme. Mestre 2 wall clocks 19.00 750 blank forms 10.75 3 ruled books. .45 750 blank forms 8.00 Gutierrez Bros. 1 commercial code book 5.00 4 almanacs 2.00 1 judicial code book. 1.00 2 blankets 1.00 3 desk pads.. 1.80 ream paper 1.25 2 paper weights 1.00 3 ruled books. 75 1 box Falcon pens. 70 12 penholders .50 1 writing desk 1.50 1 dustbrush. 60 2 inkstands. 1.00 3 cakes soap - .10 70.40 Used in the audiencia of Santiago, Cuba. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Modesto H. Firado, sub- administrator of finance; Urbana Sanchez-Hechavaria, president of the audiencia. Date. 1 Feb. 1 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 139 Rafael M. Portuondo, attorney-gen- eral of audiencia. Used in the court of instruction of the north, Santiago, Cuba. Fernando Salcedo, judge. Used in the court of instruction of the south, Santiago, Cuba. } Used and disposed of under the di- rection of Jose V. Papiar, judge; amount purchased not specified. Used in the court of first instance, Rodrigo Portuondo, judge. Baracoa, Cuba. Castobal de la Torre. 1 mahogany table 17.00 Juan E. Ravelo Gutierrez Bros. 500 blank forms 5.00 ream paper 1.75 1 box Falcon pens. 70 6 colored pencils .50 1 bottle red ink.. 30 4 penholders 20 Francisco Jone Gutierrez Bros. 1 penwiper 1,000 envelopes 3 reams paper 50 • 6. 21 32.16 ...do 9.00 1 bottle ink. 1.10 4 bottles mucilage. 80 2 lead pencils. .10 11.00 1 Bme. Mestre 400 blank forms 3.00 Pens and blotting paper. .91 1 feather duster 92 66 'El Cuban Libre Ynglada Vives & Francoli.. Domingo Abriel 1,000 blank forms.. 5.00 2 reams paper 4.00 13.83 2 reams paper 8.00 2 bottles ink. 2.40 1 chair cushion 1.00 1 bottle copying ink. .35 1 box Falcon pens. 1.20 1 ream paper 3.71 16.66 1 Jose S. Betancourt. 4 reams paper 14.75 1 box wafers. 1.66 3 sheets blotting paper .25 16.66 1 Catasus Bros. 21 reams paper 12.50 100 envelopes.. .80 150 postage stamps, 2 cent 3.00 16 postage stamps, 1 cent. .16 2 spools thread .20 16.66 Salustiano Gonzalez. 1 bottle ink. 1.00 1 ream paper 3.00 1 rule. .50 1 ream letter paper. 1.30 1 box pens. .50 1 blank book 2.61 Fernando J. de Cordova. J. Munez & Co 500 blank forms 3.00 3 blank books 4.75 16.66 For use in the court of instruction, Edgar Dias, Pujol, judge. Holguin, Cuba. Used in the court of instruction, Bay- Mariano Viloch, judge of 1st instance. amo, Cuba. Used in the court of instruction, Man- Manuel Fuentes, judge of 1st instance. zanillo, Cuba. 140 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in the court of instruction of the south, Santiago, Cuba. Used in the municipal court of San- tiago, Cuba. Used in the engineer's office, Santi- ago, Cuba. .do Jose V. Tapiar, judge of 1st instance. Jose R. Chavez, mayor. Jose Portuondo-Tamayo, chief engi- neer. Do. Do. Jose Portuondo-Tamayo, chief engi- neer; amount purchased not speci- fied. Amount. Gutierrez Bros. 3 boxes pens. $2.25 16 sheets blotting paper 1.60 6 bottles mucilage. 1.50 1 writing desk.. 3.25 4 glass inkstands 2.00 4 oilcloth table covers 6.00 10 packages needles 1.00 1 bottle ink. 1.10 14 spools thread 3 reams paper 1.40 9.00 . 6 penholders .25 1 rubber stamp 3.00 $32.35 4 register books. 12.00 Bme Mestre 500 envelopes.. $3.50 Gutierrez Bros. 4 meters tracing cloth. 4.00 1 bottle ink. 1.10 Postage stamps. 1.40 .do... .do 10.00 J. Cabalz Co. 3 revolving chairs. 21.00 1 cedar dresser.. 8.00 Chairs 6.00 4 rocking-chairs 12.00 1 washstand. 5.50 52.50 do Aders & Co 2 hatracks. 1.00 Wall clock. 7.50 4 spittoons. 3.00 1 feather duster 60 1 call bell, 1 small feather duster. 4.00 1 wastebasket. 1.25 2 table covers.. 4.25 1 writing desk. 12.00 2 .do paper weights 2 rulers. 2 blotters. 4.00 1.50 1.10 1.50 1 penwiper .60 • 1 pen tray 1.00 Jose Portuondo-Tamayo, chief engi- neer. Date. Feb. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 141 1 writing desk. 13.00 2 table covers 6.00 2 rulers. 1.10 2 paper weights 1.50 2 blotters 2 penwipers 1.50 . 60 2 paper baskets. 2.50 1 pen tray 1.25 70.75 .do B. Rosell Gutierrez Bros. 1 writing table 50.00 .do 2 meters tracing cloth. $2.00 6 penholders .30 2.30 Manuel A. Rodriguez 1 drawing table 4.75 Used in headquarters mining depart- ment, Santiago, Cuba. Do. Do. E. Aguilero, chief mining engineer. 6 table leaves. 3.90 1 towel rack 3.20 11.85 .do Virginio Porro. Bme Mestre Gutierrez Bros. 1 soft tape line 2.50 .do 1 steel file $1.50 4 sheets blotting paper .60 2.10 .do 1 box pens. 1.25 Used in office of department of public Do. Do. Do. J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer. works. 24 thumb tacks. .20 .do 2 paper weights 1.40 .do 1 inkstand. 2.00 .do 1 memorandum book .60 do 1 table cover 2.00 .do 1 punch 20 .do 1 spool thread .25 do 1 package needles. .10 .do 12 lead pencils 1.00 .do - 1 bottle erasing liquid. .60 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Fine white paper. .40 .do 10.00 Juan E. Ravelo. J. M. Portuondo Virginio Porro. 100 cards. 100 envelopes. Postage stamps. 1.50 .do 1.00 .do 2.50 2.00 do 50 varas rope $8.75 do J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer; amount purchased not specified. J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer. Do. J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer; amount purchased not specified. J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer. 1 can black paint.. 1.25 do can white zine 1.25 .do 1 gallon linseed oil.. .80 .do 1 gallon turpentine. .75 .do 2 paint brushes. .55 .do 1 vara canvas .80 do 2 skeins thread. .50 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 142 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 75 varas manila rope. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. 1 | Virginio Porro. Articles. $7.74 Amount. Disposition and use. Used in connection with the depart- ment of public works, Santiago, Cuba. Remarks. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of J. M. Portuondo, chief engi- neer. gallon tar. .15 .do 1 pound tallow .10 do 85 pounds cotton rope 4.55 do 4 small pulley blocks. 1.20 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. $28.39 A. Vidal & Bros. 16 varas bunting 12 varas linen 6 varas canvas. 2 pounds rope 2 spools thread 6. 40 6.00 • 1.30 .50 .20 14.40 Francisco Calvila Melendez & Bustillo Santiago Valls. 1 telescope. 9.00 220 police helmets 703.80 ..do ...do For use of the police force of Santiago, F. Padro Grinan, acting civil gov- Cuba. Do. Do. ernor. 1 ream white paper. $3.50 quart black ink. .50 2 boxes steel pens 1.60 18 penholders.. .40 3 blank books 6.00 12 lead pencils. .50 12.50 Used in connection with the schools of Colve, Cuba. Bartalomi Falon, mayor of Colve, Cuba. Gutierrez Bros. 50 blank paper pads.. 1.25 50 ruled paper pads. 2.50 50 inkstands. 2.50 6. 25 do Santiago Valls. 24 inkstands. 1.50 .do 1 box pens.. .80 .do 36 blank paper pads 1.80 .do 12 lead pencils. .60 .do. 36 penholders. 1.80 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Fine white paper. 1.71 .do 7.91 Bartalomi Falcon, mayor of Colve, Cuba; amount purchased not speci- fied. Casiano Garcia 1 box stick chalk 1.40 36 paper pads. 1.80 1 bottle ink. 1.00 36 penholders .80 1 book, arithmetic. 1.25 1 book, geography. 1.75 2 books, primers 1.30 9.30 Used in connection with the schools Jose R. Chavez, mayor of San Luis at San Luis, Cuba, Cuba. Date. Feb. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 143 Mariano Silverio 2 bottles ink. 1 box pens.. 1.00 1.00 96 paper pads. 3.20 39 books, primers 1.80 7.00 Gutierrez & Bros. ream paper 1.75 50 slates and 50 slate pencils.. 2.50 50 inkstands. 2.50 1 box pens.. .75 7.50 .do Adolfo Moran Casiano Garcia 1 bottle ink. 20 books, primers .50 1.00 1.50 .do 54 books, primers 1.80 14 inkstands. .70 2.50 ..do Antonio Junyent 24 writing pads. 1.00 Pens. .25 .do Do. Do. Do. Used in connection with the schools of Cristo, Cuba. Do. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Enrique Formia, mayor of Cristo, Cuba. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Enrique Formia, mayor of Cristo, Cuba; amount purchased not specified. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Enrique Formia, mayor of Cristo, Cuba. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Enrique Formia, mayor cf Cristo, Cuba; amount purchased not specified. 1.25 24 writing pads. 1.00 .do Pens. .25 .do 1.25 Gutierrez Bros. 6 schoolbooks. 2.00 6 writing pads.. .15 6 schoolbooks. 1.05 6 books, primers .25 1 bottle ink. 50 3 schoolbooks. 60 12 pen holders. 20 6 school books. .25 5.00 6 schoolbooks. 2.00 6 writing pads. .15 6 schoolbooks. 1.05 6 books, primers .25 1 bottle ink. .50 3 schoolbooks. 12 pen holders. 6 schoolbooks. 60 20 25 5.00 .do Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Enrique Formia, mayor of Cristo, Cuba. Do, 144 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Salustriano Gonzalez. 8 quarts ink $8.00 26 pounds chalk. 9 boxes pens.. 720 writing pads. 96 books, arithmetics 96 books, arithmetics 1.30 5.40 18.00 1.60 · 1.60 [] 72 books, grammars.. 10.80 168 schoolbooks. 16.80 24 books, geographies, Cuba 2.40 648 books, primers 10.80 8 schoolbooks. .80 $77.50 Used in connection with the schools Jose Rodriguez, mayor of Jiquani, of Manzanillo, Cuba. Cuba. Ramon Sedano ream paper 24 slates 1.50 2.40 1 box pencils .50 2 boxes pens.. 1.50 24 bottles ink 1.20 36 writing pads. 2.40 12 schoolbooks 3.00 12.50 Used in connection with schools of Used and disposed of under the Mayari, Cuba. direction of Rosendo, Forrents, mayor of Mayari, Cuba. ream paper 1.50 24 slates 2.40 1 box pencils .50 2 boxes pens. 1.50 24 bottles ink. 1.20 36 writing pads. 2.40 12 schoolbooks 3.00 12.50 ..do Carlos Lopez.. 1 blank book .10 Used in connection with the schools of Palma Soriano, Cuba. 2 sponges 30 .do 2 lead pencils. .10 .do 5 bottles ink. 25 .do Blackboard chalk 08 .do 1 broom .40 .do 72 writing pads.. 3.00 .do 4.23 Do. Aristides Garcia, mayor of Palma- Soriano, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Aristides Garcia, mayor of Palma Soriano, Cuba; amount purchased not specified. Aristides Garcia, mayor of Palma Soriano, Cuba. Do. Date. Feb. 1 Feb. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 145 84 writing pads. 1 broom 3.50 40 Blackboard chalk .10 4.00 'Aureliano Cismeros Writing pads, ink, chalk. Schoolbooks.. 2.00 2.50 4.50 Maximilians Cabrera Schoolbooks, writing pads 2.50 Chalk, ink, pens, paper 2.00 4.50 .do · ..do .do do Used in connection with the schools of Guantanamo, Cuba. Do. Do. Aristides Garcia, mayor of Palma Soriano, Cuba; amount purchased not specified. Padro A. Perez, mayor of Guanta- namo, Cuba; amount purchased not specified. Do. Ernesto Bondet. Pablo Morlote Ink, paper, pens, pencils, chalk. 4.00 Broom, sponge, glasses. .80 4.80 do Do. Writing pads, ink, chalk, paper. 1.85 Schoolbooks, slates, pencils.. 2.65 4.50 .do Do. Concepcion Herrera. Caridaa Rodriguez Pads, books, ink, chalk. 3.00 3.00 do Do. Pads, ink, pens 2.00 Books, chalk 2.50 4.50 ..do Do. Teressa Martinez Pens, writing pads, chalk. 2.50 Books, ink. 1.50 4.00 do Do. Ink. 2.00 Pens.. 1.00 Books 1.00 Paper, chalk, sponges. 1.50 5.50 .do Do. Maria Josefa Saunier Ink. 50 Writing pads .50 Slates.. .50 1.50 ...do Salastiano Gonzalez 4 bottles ink 4.00 132 schoolbooks 13.40 .do Used in connection with schools of Campechuela, Cuba. Do. Pedro Cabrera, mayor of Campech- uela, Cuba. 144 writing pads.. 3.60 .do 11 books, primers 2.20 ..do 84 schoolbooks 2.40 .do 48 slates 2.40 .do 72 penholders. 1.20 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 2 boxes slate pencils .50 do Chalk .30 .do 30.00 Do. Pedro Cabrera, mayor of Campech- uela, Cuba; amount purchased not specified. Total 1, 531.91 11148-w w- -10 146 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Hugh A. Roberts, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. $277.50 Used in paving streets in Puerto Principe, Cuba. 27.36 .do For use at Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. ..do For use in paving streets, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in repairing carcel, Puerto Prin- cipe, Cuba. For use at San Juan Orphan Asylum, Puerto Principe, Cuba. For use in paving streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do .do 1900. Feb. 10 Ulpiano Adan 185 meters sand Pedro Montejo 764 sacks lime 290.32 · 72 sacks lime Angel Velez 18 sledge-hammer handles $0.72 25 mauls. 37.50 12 Emilio Fernandez. Anselmo Santayana. 213 cubic meters stone 38.22 1,065.00 204 sacks lime • • · $71.40 30 sacks lime 10.50 81.90 16 | Alejandro Alonso 314 yards linen cloth 36 blankets 121.40 28.60 150.00 17 Emilio Fernandez. Ulpiano Adan Tomas Rodriquez. 13 wheelbarrows 10 hoes. 40 shovels 4 lanterns 269 meters stone.. 1,345.00 135 meters sand. 202.50 148 sacks lime 59.20 $50.00 8.50 20.00 4.00 15 pounds twine. 6.00 1 chimney · 60 5 pounds nails. 40 20 picks, with handles.. 32.00 1 galvanized-iron bucket. .60 4 barrels cement. 28.00 J. M. Mossman 1 safe 150. 10 186.10 O. Agramonte 2 shovels. $1.30 3 pumps 48.00 6 water pipes 30.60 24 pounds nails. 1.44 3 check valves.. 21.00 1 sieve 2.50 2 barrels cement. 14.00 2 pounds twine .60 5 pounds glue 1.00 20 cans white paint.. 32.00 18 gallons linseed oil 14.00 .do For use in office of disbursing officer Puerto Principe, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 147 9 gallons turpentine. 8.00 35 pounds blue paint. 7.55 6 paint brushes. 2.75 4 washtubs 12.00 196.74 20 picks 28.00 10 galvanized-iron buckets 6.00 3 pounds nails. .24 18 memorandum books. .78 6 cans mineral oil 12.00 16 barrels cement 112.00 For use in carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 159.02 Used in connection with street pav- Specific use not more definitely stated. ing department, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 19 Casildo Lopez 3 lamp chimneys 1.80 For use in street cleaning depart- ment, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. 1 coupling 1 straightway. 2 bushings. $2.00 .50 60 1 check valve 1.00 Jose Fernandez 1 iron window 4. 10 16.00 ....do Do. For use at carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Pedro Montejo 30 sacks lime 12.00 Used for repairing Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Ramon Fernandez Alvarez. 102 yards linen cloth 18 blankets $25.60 14.40 40.00 For use in San Juan Orphan Asylum, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Pedro Montejo 118 sacks lime Antonio Alvarez 5 meters sand 7.50 10 meters sand 47.20 Used in connection with street pav- ing department, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used for repairing carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 15.00 Used for repairing Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. O. Agramonte 1 ream typewriter paper $4.00 3 yards tracing cloth 3.90 1 bottle ink. 1.25 1 box pens. .85 10.00 Tomas Gimeno O. Agramonte 2,500 bricks 38.25 Rural guard and administration Used in repairing Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. 1 case mineral oil 36 brooms $4.00 18.00 2 picks. 2 hoes 2 shovels 2.80 1.60 1.30 22.00 Used in connection with street clean- ing department, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 148 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Hugh A. Roberts, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 19 O. Agramonte 2 barrels cement 1 sieve.. $14.00 .90 7 pounds twine. 1. 15 2 galvanized-iron buckets. 1.20 1 crowbar 2.60 68 pounds rope 1.25 2 sledge hammers 1.50 1 pair hinges .30 $28.60 For use at Carmen Hospital, Puerto Specific use not more definitely stated. Principe, Cuba. 19 Casildo Lopez 12 galvanized-iron buckets.. 7.20 2 kalsomining brushes 2.00 2 vertical checks 6.00 2 wheelbarrows 8.00 2 long screws.. .40 2 pairs hinges .35 23.95 For use in carcel, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 2 bottles mineral oil. .30 11 pounds rope 20 100 envelopes.. .30 1 box soap. .40 1 bottle ink. 1.00 1 clock 5.50 6 sheets blotting paper 40 1 box pens.. .80 3 gross rubber bands 2.85 1 bottle mucilage. .50 1 brush .45 6 sheets carbon paper .50 13.20 For use at district headquarters, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Casildo Lopez Eduardo Menendez Montgomery, Ward & Co... 12 chairs, 4 rocking-chairs 22.25 For use in office of rural guard, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 2 wheelbarrows 8.00 For use in Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 6 bottles copying ink. $1.05 Rural guard and administration.. Do. 12 bottles black ink 2.40 .do Do. 12 bottles crimson ink. 1.10 .do Do. 6 waste baskets. 2.40 .do Do. 1 student lamp. 2.95 .do Do. 6 pencil erasers.. .72 do Do. 1 box carbon paper. 2.00 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 149 5 reams typewriter paper. 5.00 .do Do. 2 rolls tracing cloth 21.00 .do Do. 18 time books. 3.93 .do Do. 12 memorandum books. 1.50 .do Do. 6 ink wells. 2.70 do Do. 72 scratch books. 2.58 .do Do. 72 sheets blotting paper. .24 do Do. 5 reams letter paper. 8.25 do Do. 6 copying books. 6.00 .do Do. · 4,000 envelopes 8.46 do Do. 12 rulers 1.35 .do Do. 72 Dixon's pencils.. 1.56 do Do. 24 blue and red pencils. 1.30 do Do. 24 penholders 1.16 do Do. 12 bottles Carter's mucilage 1.40 .do Do. 6 steel erasers 1.50 .do Do. 6 gross rubber bands. 5.97 .do Do. 2 boxes pens. 1.80 do Do. 2 camel's-hair brushes. 44 .do Do. 2 copying water bowls .30 .do 24 oil boards. .48 .do Do. Do. Less 3 per cent 89.54 2.68 86.86 4,625. 67 [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, account auditor's office, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 5 Pulido & Co Total 1 cuspidor 24 rubber erasers 5 liters ink 96 lead pencils $1.25 4.50 8.50 8.00 12 paper weights 9.00 2 rubber erasers .50 2 boxes rubber bands 1.50 3 boxes pens.. 5.25 1 letterpress book 2.00 3 spools thread 3.00 1 paper hook ... .25 12 rubber erasers 12 lead pencils 1 steel eraser 2.40 1.00 .50 168 lead pencils 9.80 12 boxes clips. 6.00 2 letterpress books. 9.00 24 balls twine 2.20 12 boxes rubber bands 9.00 150 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of under the direction of W. H. Emery, auditor for the island of Cuba. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, account auditor's office, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Do. Amount purchased not stated. Do. Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 5 Pulido & Co 1 ink pad $0.60 $84.25 Used in connection with the office of the auditor for the island of Cuba. 9 12 P. P. Elejalde & Co Charles S. Hord. 1 reclining chair 7.00 1 feather duster $1.60 1 can oil.. 2.20 4 lamps.. 10.90 • 14.70 do 20 .do 1 sponge, benzine, 2 lamp chimneys. .65 .do Locks 1.00 .do 1.65 M. Pulido 2,000 envelopes 12.00 1 blank book 117,500 blank forms. 10.00 919.50 941.50 ..do Total 1,049. 10 Disposed of under the direction of W. H. Emery, auditor of the island of Cuba. 1900. Feb. 1 Pedro Gomez. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 589 pounds beef $76.57 For use in the Lee Orphan Asylum Disposed of by Amado Miranda, di- at Vedado. rectress. Ramon Vazquez 775 pounds bread. 31.00 .do Do. Cristobal Ferrer 50 pounds black beans. $1.30 1 box vermicelli 1.80 144 boxes matches. .75 50 pounds chick-pease. 4.00 25 pounds castile soap. 2.00 75 pounds Rocamora soap. 3.75 13.60 .do Do. 375 pounds rice. 15.00 200 pounds turbinated sugar 8.00 1 demijohn alcohol 1.30 25 pounds olive oil 2.40 25 pounds coffee. 6.50 12 brooms 3.75 36.95 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 151 1 pound indigo. .09 2 boxes condensed milk. 9.80 1 can mineral oil. 1.90 200 pounds lard 17.50 25 pounds bacon 2.25 25 pounds jerked beef 3.75 35.29 Do. 1 demijohn vinegar .80 Julian Saavedra. Widow Zapata & Sons. S. T. Sollozo. Jose Lopez. Eulogio G. Caballos Pablo Montes Botano Cergueda. 8 packages candles. 25 pounds starch 25 pounds onions. 3 strings garlic 6 sacks coal. 1 clock 1 book, Directory Mercantile 1 book, Dictionary Vegarguez Postage stamps. 3,500 blank forms. 2 blank books 1 blank book 80 2.00 .55 1.20 5.35 16.50 ..do ..do 9.00 For use in the administration of Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- finance office. 4.79 .do 4.82 .do · Do. Do. ministrator. Do. Do. 12 sponges. $1.50 2.00 3.50 ..do 34.00 1.50 35.50 .do Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- ministrator; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- ministrator. 1.50 1 liter ink 1.25 6 pencils.. .40 2 boxes pens. 1.50 1 ream writing paper. 5.00 6 sheets blotting paper .60 1 box ribbon .50 500 blank forms 3.50 18 penholders 1.60 15.85 .do Do. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 216 schoolbooks 132 copy books 3 liters ink 15.25 2.75 1.20 1 box pens. 50 48 penholders 40 1 box chalk 40 2 pieces embroidery cloth. 3.50 Thread 2.00 2 boxes thread. 1.00 12 needles .60 27.60 Melcher Gandarilla Lumber 4.20 ..do Disposed of by Felix Mederos, mayor; quantity not stated. For use in the primary schools at Disposed of by Felix Mederos, mayor. Vereda Nueva. Disposed of by Felix Mederos, mayor; quantity not stated; labor included in amount of bill. 3 СЛ 5 152 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Remarks. Melcher Gandarilla sack lime $0.75 $4.95 For use in the primary schools at Disposed of by Felix Mederos, mayor. Vereda Nueva. Lumber Cane, split 6.25 1.00 7.25 do Ynocente Figueroa.. Do. 2 brooms .70 2 sponges .30 2 dusters 3.50 2 buckets 1.50 2 large earthen jars 1.50 2 pitchers... .40 2 straps manila rope 2.00 Spanish silver. 9.90 Reduced to United States currency 5.80 do Do. Dr. Carrido 6 feather brushes. .25 1 gallon alcohol 25 1 pound carbolic acid .50 120 grams ammoniac Manuel F. Cibriar 1 glass phial. 3 boric acid soap 1 lime soap 2 bottles nitric acid 4 packs antiseptic cotton 31 pounds carbonate potash Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency 24 pencils.. 24 crayons. 1 cake carmine paint 1 cake paint 72 gramps 3 bars ink. .10 1.10 .82 .30 .50 36 4.34 8.52 · 7.67 For use in the School of Arts and Disposed of by Fernando Aguado y Sciences at Habana, Cuba. Rico, director. $1.20 .70 28 .15 12 rubber erasers .70 1 .75 .60 18 quadrant rules. 1.98 12 rules 1.20 7.56 do Do. Rambla & Bonza 16,200 blank forms. 112. 20 2,500 envelopes. 16.00 30 sheets blotting paper. 3.00 1,000 portfolios 13.00 9 bottles ink. 13.50 Date. 12 1900. Feb. 5 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 153 249.96 For use in the court of first instance at Habana, Cuba. For use in the coach of the civil governor at Habana. Disposed of by Filipe Sanchez y Romero, judge. Disposed of by Emelio Nunez, civil governor. 18 reams writing paper.. 72.00 2 blank books 3.16 2 inkstands. 6.00 1 wastebasket 2.00 1 rubber stamp 2.50 1 rule. 2.00 2 bottles mucilage. 1.00 1 bottle red ink. 66 1 penholder .11 1 pencil .05 2 boxes pens. 1.41 1 box wafers.. .56 1 bar sealing wax 06 1 paper knife .75 J. Rius Rivera. 1 horse 259.20 Aspuri & Co 1 pound putty $0.25 1 metal lock. 50 2 hinges 40 1 shovel 70 2 lamps. 5.00 1 white globe. .80 2 axes 2.20 2 wrenches 4.85 2 reducers .20 30 pounds raw linseed oil 3.00 2 hammers 1.50 1 pound emery powder. .10 1 screw-driver .40 9 steel files.. 3. 15 1 funnel 1 T .25 .10 1 elbow. .10 1 bushing. 1 ball wick 2 brass faucets. .15 .05 1.20 50 pounds bar steel 6.00 can mineral oil 1.00 2 awls❞ 3.50 25 pounds oxide lead. 1.75 2 nipples • .20 5 pounds vermilion paint 1.50 2 galvanized buckets.. 1.00 3 padlocks.. .90 12 bundles hemp 3.60 2 grindstones 4.00 2 patent wrenches. 1.00 10 screws and nuts .30 10 machetes 5 scythes, complete. 7.00 13.75 13 154 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer. Do. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Do. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer; labor included in amount of bill. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer. Do. 1900. Feb. 13 Aspuri & 1 sledge $0.40 1 sledge handle .20 2 bundles twine 50 12 pounds washers. .75 1 set stencils.. 1.25 2 whitewash brushes .50 25 pounds cotton waste.. 2.50 199 pounds flat bar iron 6.76 Wade B. Mell. 28 barrels cement. 65.00 $83.26 Used in the maintenance of public roads in the province of Habana. .do Widow of Andres del Rio & Co. 9 varas majagua lumber $9.00 300 feet white pine lumber 10.00 19.20 .do Do. Mariano & Martinez. 7,692 pounds oats. 138.45 4,115 pounds corn 65.84 204. 29 ..do 1,400 bricks. 21.00 .do Jose Llanes. Luis Fernandez Aspuru & Co. 16 horseshoes 4.00 ..do 2 horseshoes .50 .do 25 pounds cotton waste. $2.50 1 wrench .60 1 funnel .25 12 wicks .10 14 pounds rubber. 2.10 1 pound wick. 22 5 nipples .70 1 tee.... 15 Rufino Gonzalez. V. Cuesta..... Aspuru & Co. 2 bolts 1 reducer 4 horseshoes 1 stake lime 1 quicklime 6 hinges 12 knockers 2 bolts 1 package screws 6 packages nails • .25 .15 7.02 ...do 1.00 do $6.60 8.00 14.60 .do Do. .30 .20 .25 42 18230 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 155 Do. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer. Do. 10 cans white zinc paint. 17.50 3 cans burnt oil. 11.30 2 cans turpentine.. 6.40 1 can black paint.. .85 2 cans blue paint. .70 25 pounds lampblack paint 2.50 25 pounds glue 3.25 8 brushes 2.45 300 pounds fence wire. 12.00 12 pounds cramps .56 58.98 ..do Do. 13 Widow of Andres del Rio 946 feet pine lumber. 28.62 .do Do. & Co. Aspuru & Co. 2 pumps $32.00 40 feet rubber hose 40.00 2 brass valves.. 6.00 1 shovel .70 2 lamps. 5.00 10 nipples. 2.35 1,030 pounds iron pipe. 51.50. 6 elbows 1.20 2 tees .30 1 plug. 20 4 screws and nuts 20 1 iron plate .80 5 feet canvas hose 2.00 1 globe valve 6.00 864 pounds flat iron. 32.40 1 reducer .10 180.75 .do Do. & Co. Giral & Co. Manul Castellanos. Widow of Andres del Rio Nicanor del Campo.. The Western Railway of 31,360 pounds old rails. 1 large empty barrel. 4.63 .do Do. 13 bottles olive oil 2.60 .do Do. 285 feet pine lumber. 7.70 .do Do. 4 me. slack lime 10.80 .do Do. 313.60 .do Do. Habana, Limited. 21,120 pounds old rails. 211. 20 .do Do. Jose Manuel Garcia 10 ox shoes. $1.20 5 mule shoes. 1.00 2.20 ..do Augusto Serra Aspuru & Co. 6 bottles olive oil 1.50 .do 860 pounds flat bar iron $29.24 50 pounds iron rivets 3.00 32. 24 .do Juan Presses. 5 mule shoes. 17 ox shoes.. 2.04 1.20 3. 24 156 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer. Do. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. $0.70 20 .30 $1.20 Used in the maintenance of public roads in the province of Habana. 1.00 .do 29.76 ..do 3.00 .do 1.40 .do 8.00 do 30.00 do 58.97 .do 283.04 .do Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 13 Aspuru & Co. 1 pair shears. 1 horse scraper 1 horse brush 2 screws and 1 cramp. 960 feet pine lumber.. 4 mule shoes. Diego Faneguas Widow of Andres del Rio & Co. Jose L. Benecomo. Demetrio Martinez. Matieas Vinas Barrios & Coella. ...do Companio Internacional Ferrocarrides Unidos de la Habana, Amacenes de Regla, Limited. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 25 ox shoes 5 planks 5 tons Cumberland coal 19,658 pounds Cumberland coal 104.83 meters sand.. 500 envelopes.. 600 blank forms Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. $2.75 4.00 6.75 For use in office of Habana public Do. works. Manuel Granda 1 rubber stamp. 7 empty sacks Widow of Andres del Rio 400 feet pine lumber. 4.00 ...do Do. .70 Used in the maintenance of the light- Do. houses in the province of Habana. 13.60 ...do Do. & Co. Sanchez Nicola. Francisco Gonzalez 24 empty barrels.. 34.80 .do Do. 1 cot cover. $1.25 2 meters white oilcloth. 1.60 1 duster 2.25 72 boxes matches. .50 6 liters alcohol 90 2 botttes muriatic acid 40 1 earthen jug.. 40 4 bottles stamp ink. .90 1 box pens. .50 6 kilograms olive oil 1.50 1 liter ink 1.20 Francisco Gonzalez. 1 washbasin .40 11.80 do Do. 36 meters cloth bedticking. 27.00 5 meters canvas cloth 1.75 · 5 meters linen cloth.. 1.50 4 cotton blankets. 3 cot covers.. 4.80 3.75 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 157 1 wooden cot. 1.75 40.55 do Castillo & Co Do. 5 meters oilcloth 4.00 1 duster 2.25 3 meters canvas cloth 1.20 1 bottle mucilage .20 1 cedar trough... 1.90 72 boxes matches. .50 2 bottles alcohol. .35 10.40 ..do Do. Peroz Carballal & Co 2 cotton blankets. 3.00 6 linen sheets.. 7.20 2 pillows..... 2.00 6 pillowcases 1.80 1 liter alcohol .18 2 sheets blotting paper 20 1 stand for jars 10.00 1 lamp. 4.50 1 wash basin .40 1 large earthen jar 1.00 30.28 ..do Do. Francisco Gonzalez. 2 cotton blankets. 2.40 1 cot cover.. 1.25 1 wooden cot .80 5 meters canvas cloth 1.75 5 linen cloths.. 1.50 box pens. 30 72 boxes matches. 50 2 bottles alcohol. 35 8.85 .do Aspuru & Co. Do. 6 whitewash brushes 1.50 6 buckets 1.20 6 kilos soap. .48 2 machetes 2.00 1 hammer 2 kilos wicks 6 brooms • 60 .90 2.10 8.78 Do. 1 halliard .30 1 can linseed oil. 3.60 1 can turpentine 3.40 2 cans polish 70 2 packages nails. 14 1 pound twine. .25 6 kilos castile soap 96 6 sponges... 1.20 4 brooms. 1.40 12 sheets emery paper .30 12.25 .do 6 kilos castile soap Do. .96 2 pieces rope. .40 6 brooms. 2.10 158 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 13 Aspuru & Co 6 sponges $1.20 1 lamp.. .40 1 pump 7.00 6 kilos turpentine 1.30 1 package brass tacks .35 2 buckets .80 $14.51 Used in the maintenance of the light- houses in the province of Habana. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer. 1 liter turpentine.. .20 1 liter raw linseed oil.. 20 gallon varnish .90 6 brooms 2.10 6 kilos castile soap 96 12 bolts.... 5.40 6 sheets emery paper .15 1 can polish .35 10.26 do Do. 15 Manuel F. Cebreian 1 drawing set.. 4. 25 1 roll ferro-prussiate paper 2.60 • → 24 sheets soleo paper. 1.20 8.05 For use in the school of art and Disposed of by Fernandez Aguado y science at Habana. Rico, director. Fernando Fé 82 text-books. ..pesetas.. 934.15 Discount, 5 per cent 46.70 Pesetas 887.45 Reduced to Spanish silver 177.49 Exchange, 15 per cent discount 26. 61 • Spanish gold 150.88 Reduced to United States currency 137.78 do Do. Widow Zapota & Sons. 2 quires emery paper.. $1.40 5 kilos cotton waste 1.40 12 steel files 1.75 12 measures, meters. 4.50 12 compasses 5.50 10 packages nails. .80 2 cans mineral oil 4.00 10 gallons machine oil 10.00 18 hammer handles 1.50 24 sledge handles. 6.00 20 kilos chopping knives 8.00 60 kilos steel sledges.. 14.40 2 kilos manila paper. .50 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 159 Do. Do. Disposed of by Fernandez Aguado y Rico, director; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Fernandez Aguado y Rico, director. Disposed of by Fernandez Aguado y Rico, director; quantity not stated. Do. Do. For use in the municipal court office. Disposed of by Adolfo M. Diaz, judge. 4 glass chimneys. 1.60 33 kilograms steel 7.92 10 locks. 3.00 48 iron planes 20.00 4 screws .16 50 kilos grindstone 2.50 1 sieve.. .73 1 kilogram tin. .50 1 glass globe. .50 10 saws 28.80 Spanish gold 125.48 Reduced to United States currency 112.94 do Julio Fontaine Benito Guerra. 4 mural maps.. 30.00 do Salt, vinegar, and sugar $0.27 do 6 jugs.. 1.89 .do Soap. Chalk 1.20 .do Postage stamps. .31 1.00 .do ..do 4.67 16 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 12 8 blank books 40 school desks 40 foot board. 12 boxes chalk 42.40 $400.00 3.00 3.00 24 boxes pens.. 11.00 288 pencils. 9.00 2,160 schoolbooks. 30.00 4 quires blotting paper 6.00 6 blackboards 36.00 48 measuring squares. 14.00 36 compasses 27.00 60 rules 34.00 48 chairs. 42.00 12 large earthen jars 39.00 120 inkstands.. 21.00 72 hatracks 12.00 6 quires wrapping paper. 7.50 24 dusters. 7.00 24 brushes 9.00 3 desks 18.75 729.25 22 J. W. Graf. 6 school benches. 18.60 Jose Pineda S. F. Sollosa.. Tomas Callejas Jose Pineda 10 school benches.. 75 schoolbooks. 2 blackboards 15 school benches 30.00 ..do 61.20 .do 25.00 .do 45.00 do For use in the municipal schools at Guanabacoa. For use in the municipal schools at Marianao. Disposed of by C. W. Hyatt, mayor. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor; labor included in amount of bill. 160 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. E. C. Bird S. T. Sollosa. Tuero Lavandero. Ladislao Diaz & Co. 1,302 feet pine lumber $71.29 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor. Mariauao. 14 filters 133.80 .do Do. 25 schoolbooks. 20.50 .do Do. 12 sheets sandpaper. $0.20 3 pounds glue 10 packages nails. .60 80 1.60 do Vicente Acosta 10 school benches 14.50 ..do Tomas Callejas 12 blackboards $150.00 .do 6 signs.. 12.00 .do 162.00 ..do Francisco Duranona. 15 pounds red ocher paint.. .75 do 6 pounds glue 1.20 do 850 feet pine lumber. 28.90 do 6 pounds lime .20 .do 6 bolts .90 .do 5 door locks. 6 knockers. 58 hinges. 2 packages blue paint. 50 panes glass 3 padlocks.. 2.40 .do .60 do 3.75 do Do. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor. Do. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor; labor included in amount of bill. Do. Do. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor. Do. .25 .do Do. 10.00 .do Do. .90 .do Do. 6 cans white zinc paint. 10.50 do Do. 2 cans Prussian blue paint .70 do Do. • 1 can turpentine. 3.85 do Do. 1 can burnt oil 4.32 do Do. 6 pounds Spanish whiting. .60 .do Do. 6 whitewash brushes 2.25 .do Do. 2 brushes .20 do Do. 1 flagstaff. 6.00 .do Do. Spanish gold 78.27 Reduced to United States currency. 70.45 .do Do. Francisco Crespo Jose Lopez. 144 cuspidors 22.00 .do Do. 12 books, dictionaries $12.00 12 maps. 42.00 54.00 .do Tomas Callejas - Tuero & Lavandero 11 signs.. 66.00 .do Do. Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor: labor in amount bill, 2 large earthen jars $5.76 2 brooms .96 Date. 1900. Feb. 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 161 16 sponges 3.52 4 large brushes 4.80 4 buckets 1.32 4 wash basins. 1. 12 2 dusters. .28 17.76 .do Do. 1 pulley .60 1 package tacks pound-nails. .07 .04 .71 do Disposed of by F. Leyte Vidal, mayor. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 35 school desks 420.00 35 school benches 315.00 96 chairs. 33.00 8 clocks. 28.00 4 revolving chairs 26.00 4 desks 44.00 20 blackboards. 70.00 936.00 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Martin Casuso, mayor. Batabano. 19 Candido Linares 36 school benches 116. 12 8 school desks 34.50 13 writing tables 51.99 3 blackboards 6.00 1 desk 4.00 1 large earthen jar 3.00 · 215. 61 Gonzalo Rodriguez. 11 cloths, bed tickings. For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Maria Zayas, Jaruco. mayor. 2.27 15 varas satin.. 1.20 4 liters ink. 2.08 Pedro Lopez. 18 schoolbooks. 48 copy books. 12 dusters 36 hooks 4 buckets. 4.32 1.16 11.03 .do Do. .90 68 3.32 8 brooms 3.22 2 sponges .34 1 brush 08 8.54 .do Do. 19 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 9 blackboards 65.25 9 maps 45.00 1 ream writing paper. 3.00 9 sets drawing. 33.75 147.00 20 Benito Alvarez & Co Moro & Rizo. 9 water deposits For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Maria Zayas, Jaruco. mayor. 58.50 3 brooms $0.75 4 sponges 3 dusters .75 1 piece rope .16 1.80 3.46 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Isidro Zertucha, Bejucal. mayor. 11148-w w- -11 162 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Remarks. Antonio Diaz. 800 feet pine lumber $25.60 Bejucal. C. Torre & Co.. Luiz Gonzalez 5 water deposits 5 covers, 5 faucets 22.00 5.75 ...do .do For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Isidro Zertucha, Do. Disposed of by Isidro Zertucha, mayor; labor in amount of bill. mayor. Luciano Orgar 11 pounds nails. $0.77 159 wooden boxes 15.90 1 duster 80 3 pieces rope 90 1 broom 30 2 sponges .21 2 buckets 1.60 20.48 ..do Antonio Diaz. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 72 inkstands. 6 sets geometry 1,420 feet pine lumber 45. 16 1,500 feet pine lumber 50.20 .do .do Disposed of by Isidro Zertucha, mayor. Do. Do. 14 maps $42.00 • 9.00 19.00 100 hat racks 12.50 48 hooks. 2.00 133 sheets writing paper. 4.00 5 sets drawing. 15.00 • 10 pictures. 30.00 24 sets alphabet 21.00 12 objective teaching sets 48.00 19 brushes 3.80 31 schoolbooks. 11.40 2 sets physiology. 10.00 1 set signs 6.75 Dionisio Castaneda.. Bonifacio Gonzalez. Luciana Orgaz. 9 sets arithmetic. 27.00 261.45 For use in the municipal schools at Bejucal. Do. 5 deposit stands 17.50 .do 10 school benches 15.00 .do Do. Disposed of by Isidro Zertucha, mayor; labor in amount of bill. 1 bucket. $0.60 2 cans enamel paint 2.25 1 sponge.. .07 1 broom .35 5 ash cans 23.75 27.02 .do Antonio Diaz 1,127 feet pine lumber. 32.59 .do Disposed of by Isidro Zertucha, mayor. Do. Luis Montenegro 24 empty barrels. $54.00 196 school benches. 392.00 167 varas tables.. 167.00 Date. 19 1900. Feb. 20 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 163 34 desks 212.00 4 screens 24.00 20 school desks 240.00 24 signs. 36.00 29 blackboards. 116.00 39 oilcloth 31.64 60 cuspidors. 54.00 29 wash basins. 10.87 29 iron washstands 29.00 36 hatracks 17.49 36 chairs. 36.00 24 large earthen jars. 24.00 12 dusters.. 2.25 12 brooms 2.50 3 locks. 1.25 1, 450.00 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Guira Melena. Eradio Bacalboa, mayor. 20 Domingo Quintano.. 3 brushes 1.50 1 wash basin. .90 2.40 121 pounds fence wire. 1.00 For use in the municipal schools Disposed of by Prospero Perez, mayor. at 12 pounds nails. 1.00 2.00 Bernardo Pia. Domingo Quintano. Manuel Toro 2 sponges ..30 2 brushes .30 8888888 .do .do .do Do. Do. Do. 6 saws $6.50 4 school benches 6.40 1 desk 6.50 19.40 4 school benches 6.40 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Prospero Perez, mayor. Caibarien. 1 blackboard 2.50 3 screens 6.50 15.40 .do Do. Arcadio Amoreo 52 school benches. 180.00 30 hatracks 19.95 · 199.95 21 Francisco Flores 36 school copy books .75 152 schoolbooks 7.24 75 pens .40 8.39 Jesus Alvarez. 9 pitchers. 4 dusters. 1 bolt. 22 screws 1.28 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Javier Bolano, mayor. Aguacate. For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Silverstein, mayor. Melena del Sur. 8.00 50 . 22 1 package nails. 05 3 bottles burnt oil 2 bottles turpentine 1 can white paint pound red paint 17 pounds nails.. 2 pounds hemp. 8 brooms .57 .40 1.40 .20 1. 19 .77 3.30 17.88 do Do. 164 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Silverstein, mayor. Melena del Sur. Tomas Fernandez & Gutier- 8 large earthen jars.. $16.00 rez. Rafael Diaz 47 varas canvas cloth. $6.58 Manuel Labarga. Planiol & Cagiga Gutierrez & Gutierrez 10 pulleys 6 sponges 3 whitewash brushes 1 liter turpentine. 1 liter burnt oil.... 1 paint, ocher red 10 screens. 2 wooden platforms 1.50 36 60 23 23 .34 9.84 .do do 25.00 ...do 2,000 feet pine lumber. 67.70 .do 4 drawing sets... 10.80 do 4 maps, weights and measures. $16.00 4 coat of arms 12.00 4 pictures. 12.00 4 sets natural history 14.00 8 books, dictionary 12.00 • 96 pencils... 4.80 ..do Marcos Delgado Miguel Alvarez.. Isidro Gon Aracoa. 8 blackboards, 8 school benches, 4 hatracks, 4 physical maps 24 hatracks 144 inkstands. 117 schoolbooks 12.00 4.00 3. 15 89.95 do 40.20 7 maps, Cuba 1 large earthen jar 1 screen, 1 wooden platform. 22 desks 110 school benches 21.00 61.20 do 3.00 do 30.00 do .$176.00 330.00 506.00 Nicolas Carricalum 11 yards oilcloth. 51 penholders... 5.50 2.55 138 schoolbooks 9.30 48 inkstands 2.40 1 boxes pens. 1.30 126 sheets writing paper. 1.05 25 copy books 1.25 23.35 .do Jose L. Prendes. 75 schoolbooks 30 penholders 4.70 1.00 . Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Silverstine, mayor; labor in amount of bill. Disposed of by Jose Silverstein, mayor. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Ignacio F. Pezarro, San Nicolas. mayor. Do. Date. 21 1920. Feb. 21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 165 2 boxes pens.. 3 yards oilcloth - 24 sheets writing paper. 1.80 2.70 .20 • 24 bottles ink. 1.20 12 copy books .90 12.50 ...do Do. Franguelino Acosta 36 schoolbooks 1.92 ream writing paper. 1.90 25 bottles ink. 1.65 1 box pens .70 2 yards oilcloth 1.50 24 penholders .48 8. 15 .do Do. Felipe Perez. 28 school benches 252.00 13 desks 182.00 18 blackboards 162.00 5 jar stands 60.00 7 wardrobes 126.00 4 hatracks. 48.00 9 iron gates. 81.00 9 revolving chairs. 72.00 450 inkstands. 67.50 1,050.50 Jose Menendez 7 litros ink 7.00 ...do Thread 2.50 .do 1 bottle ink. .88 do Chalk 1.35 do 2 brooms 1.00 do 4 reams writing paper. 11.35 .do 3 boxes pens. 2.30 .do · 1 duster .45 .do Embroidery cloth. 80 .do For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Camego, mayor. Nueva Paz. Do. Disposed of by Jose Camego, mayor; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Jose Camego, mayor. Disposed of by Jose Camego, mayor; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Jose Camego, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Camego, mayor; quantity not stated. Do. 215 schoolbooks 38.27 .do 65.90 .do Jose Echavarria Jose Mendez. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 800 tin pitchers. 18 curtains.. 8 maps. 7 blackboards 35.00 do 27.00 .do Do. Do. $34.50 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Bernabe Boza, mayor. Santa Maria del Rosario. 33.50 6 litros ink 3.90 6 boxes pens. 3.00 96 slates 10.00 …. 60 chairs. 43.00 2 spheres 8.50 144 crayons. .30 216 penholders 2.50 .do do do do do .do .do .do 2 needlework cases.. 12.00 · 1 metric set. 4.00 do .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 166 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Remarks. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 18 towels 2 semicircles $1.75 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Bernabe Boza, mayor. Santa Maria del Rosario. 1.80 .do 4 human-body maps Compass, rules 2 reading sets 1 geometry set. 1 set geometry blocks Thread 3.95 do 6.00 do 3.00 .do 4.00 .do 5.50 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. • 1.00 .do 2 pounds yarn 4.80 do Disposed of by Bernabe Boza, mayor; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Bernabe Boza, mayor. ream writing paper. 1.75 do 5 school benches 47.00 .do 2 screens 4.50 .do 12 varas embroidery cloth. 2.40 do 1 water deposit... 10.00 do 1 map case 3.50 do 1 desk 9.00 do 2 inkstands. 3.75 .do 2 counting frames. 14.00 .do $282.90 J. Alegret & Co Rosendo Oritz 1,200 feet lumber 40.57 ..do For use in the municipal schools at | Disposed of by Juan Becro, mayor. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quivican. 3 cans white paint $3.12 do Do. 2 cans blue paint .27 do Do. 3 paint brushes. 72 ..do Do. gallon varnish. .60 do Do. 25 pounds nails 90 .do Do. 1 package nails. 42 do Do. O 12 pounds red ocher paint. .27 do Do. Sandpaper. .03 ..do Do. 6.33 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 8 blackboards 32.00 ..do Do. 48 hatracks 8.00 .do Do. 40.00 Discount 15 per cent 6.00 34.00 6 dusters .62 .do 6 brooms 1.25 ..do 1.87 Constantino Rodriguez.... Ruperto Oropesa 2 water deposits. 7.50 .do 32 school benches $9.60 do 8 tables. 20.00 do Do. Do. Disposed of by Juan Becro, mayor; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Juan Becro, mayor. Do. Date. 1900. Feb. 21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 167 1 blackboard .50 do 30.10 Do. Julio Lamier 24 sacks lime 11.52 do Do. Perez & Co 3 water deposits, 3 filters, 36 pitchers 28.00 .do Do. Andres Fernandez 24 chairs 22.00 do Do. Francisco Xigues.. 40 notice signs. 4.00 do Do. Manuel Ferreiro 4 washstands, 4 wash basins, 3 iron buckets.. 9.45 do Do. Benguira, Corral & Co. Enrique Diaz.. 4 packages nails. .30 .do Do. 2 whitewash brushes $0.50 do Do. 2 sacks lime 1.50 .do Do. 2.00 Gutierrez & Gutierrez Martin Valdis Candido Pineyro 23 | Sanchez & Son 2 blank books 2.00 do Disposed of by Enrique Diaz, mayor. 747 feet pine lumber 23. 17 .do 10 cans paint 15.00 .do Do. Do. 355 feet pine lumber. $17.75 16 wash basins. 8.00 36 towels 10.50 36.25 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Federico Alvarez, Catalina. mayor. Manuel Labastillo 60 school benches 264.00 16 water deposits. 46.40 16 corner stands. 16.00 16 footstools 52.00 34 hatracks.. 51.00 16 brass faucets. 12.00 21 23 Luis Vidal. Manuel Batista. Valdes & Co Genaro Alvarez C. Torre & Co. 3 hogsheads lime 441.40 11.25 ...do Do. For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Matia Pardinas, Madruga. 36 pounds zinc. 4. 12 .do 1,000 blank forms. 6.00 .do 274 varas bedticking cloth 15.47 .do 12 ceiling brushes 13.50 .do mayor. Do. Do. Do. Do. 48 cuspidors $28.00 18 buckets 6.00 24 pitchers 2.50 80 pounds rope 12.00 12 brushes 3.00 72 brass rings .75 Ramon G. Suarez 24 dusters.. 3.00 55.25 ..do Do. 6,000 roofing tiles. 90.00 7,000 feet pine lumber 105.00 195.00 .do Do. Manuel Fernandez. 50 pounds zinc. 6.50 3 pounds zinc nails. .69 7.19 .do Do. Mesa & Co 12 assorted brushes 2.38 12 hinges 4.00 6 kegs nails. 22.50 48 packages tacks 1.92 12 packages nails. .72 24 packages screws. 4.80 168 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Remarks. Mesa & Co 24 cans white paint $30.00 70 pounds turpentine.. 8.06 80 pounds burnt oil 8.80 50 pounds blue paint. 5.50 50 pounds glue 8.50 12 cans prussian blue paint 4.32 6 cans vermillion paint 1.80 2 gallons varnish. 3.00 Spanish gold 106.30 Reduced United States currency $96.63 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Jose Matia Pardinas, Madruga. Andres Estevez. 24 brooms $8.50 24 sponges 4. 25 • 12.75 .do mayor. Do. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 864 school books. 11.50 576 copy books 10.00 1 quire blotting paper. 1.50 18 inkstands. 6.75 6 reams writing paper. 19.50 18 boxes pens.. 8.25 2 boxes rubber erasers. 2.50 288 penholders 7.00 288 pencils 3.50 24 liters ink 10.00 80.50 ..do Do. 20 counting boards 60.00 20 sets drawing... 15.00 20 sets geometry. 90.00 20 square measures 15.00 20 semicircles 15.00 20 rules. 14.00 20 compasses 7.00 20 sets metric. 40.00 20 thermometers. 20.00 276.00 do Do. Vicente Gracia 4 jar stands.. 4.00 4 washstands. 9.00 14 benches 14.00 12 screens.. 24.00 51.00 quizar. Serafin Laborde 4 water deposits 40.00 .do Manuel Lopez Garcia. 1 wardrobe 25.96 .do For use at municipal schools at Al- Disposed of by Jose L. Garrido, mayor; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Jose L. Garrido, mayor. Do. Date. 24 1900. Feb. 23 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 169 T Alvarez & Sineriz Ireralagoyena & Bro 204 pitchers.. 54 towels 1 broom 20.23 $11.20 5 pitchers. .30 1.00 1 wash basin. .40 1 bucket. 80 1 duster .20 1 sprinkling pot .30 14.20 ..do Juan Coata 8 wash basins. 5.25 Garcia & Jauma. 8 varas oil cloth 4.00 Casaiz & Valdes 16 pitchers 1.60 2 brooms .60 2.20 Jose Ramon Sanches Castro Fernandez & Co. Juan Gomez.. 2 sponges 8 maps, Cuba .15 do Aguilero & Garcia. Marina Sierra & Co. Manuel S Argudin Rafael Bergery. Solana & Co Benito Alvarez & Co Do. Do. ...do Do. Do. 25.69 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by J. A. Clark, mayor. Regla. 15 water deposits. 15 faucets 96 pitchers $144.00 12.00 8.00 96 cuspidors 36.00 Spanish gold 200.00 Reduced to United States currency 183.48 Do. 8 buckets.. $4.40 8 brooms 4.00 8 ceiling brushes 12.00 Spanish gold 20.40 Reduced to United States currency 18.54 .do Do. 8 dusters $1.60 84 sponges. 3.50 Spanish gold 5.10 Reduced to United States currency 4.67 .do Do. 2 water deposits $18.00 2 faucets 1.00 Spanish gold 19.00 Reduced to United States currency 17.43 .do Do. 55 benches $247.50 55 writing tables 165.00 17 blackboards 59.00 471.50 .do Do. 18 liters ink 9.00 1,008 penholders. 5.25 12 boxes pens 6.00 96 sheets blotting paper 5.76 26.01 .do Do. 8 water coolers 59.00 4 iron stands 21.60 8 dusters .80 26 170 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Benito Alvarez & Co 8 buckets. $2.80 8 floor brushes. 2.80 8 dustpans 1.00 8 hatracks 2.80 $90.80 | For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by J. A. Clark, mayor. Regla. Sisniegɔ Isla &C o. 8 pieces rope 1.12 24 sponges.. 2.28 24 brooms 2.70 6.10 Justo Delabat Manuel Iglesias Santiago Lopes 66 sponges. 1.94 20 school benches 60.00 .do ..do For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Alfredo Luna, mayor. Santa Cruz del Norte. Do. Do. 12 bottles ink $12.60 24 boxes pens. 62 inkstands. 2 portfolios. 12 schoolbooks 6 copy books. 6 call bells. 5 world maps. 10.80 18.62 t 6.00 1.20 10.80 6.60 17.50 6 Cuba maps. 32.90 117.00 ..do Manuel Taboas.. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 6 clocks 32.40 .do 6 counting boards $42.00 6 blackboards 39.00 81.00 .do Do. Do. Do. 27 S. T. Solloso 24 pictures.. 39.30 6 dictionaries. 7 fitters 9 dusters.. 54.00 93.30 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Francisco Villabobos, Bainoa. 84.00 do mayor. Do. $9.00 12 scissors. 6.00 72 thimbles. 3.00 36 papers needles. .45 12 sponges.. 3.30 27.75 Do. Widow Uriarte & Co 20 portfolios 7.20 68 blocks paper. 50.90 250 envelopes. 1.85 8,000 blank forms. 21.00 1 package tape 1.25 2 reams writing paper. 6.90 6 boxes pens. 2.70 Date. 1900. Feb. 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 171 : • 9 boxes paper fasteners.. 3.30 3 liters ink 2.70 2 punches .50 6 sheets blotting paper. 30 2 penholders .15 2 bottles mucilage. 70 1 rubber eraser. .15 Servando Cano. 12 pencils………. Ice Fodder .40 100.00 For use in civil government office at Disposed of by Emilio Nunez, gov- Habana, Cuba. ernor. 5.00 21.30 Corn fodder 5.10 31.40 Used in connection with the civil governor's office at Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by Emilio Nunez, gov- ernor; quantity not stated. 28 Lino Geijo. 12 chairs. 14.00 2 desks 25.00 4 large earthen jars 12.00 51.00 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by George W. Hyatt, Guanabacoa. Juan Fernandez. 9 desks 86.00 1 water deposit. 4.50 90.50 mayor. Do. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 12 blackboards 108.00 120 hatracks.. 20.00 36 measures, squares 9.00 42 compasses 28.50 576 penholders 14.00 60 boxes pens. 23.50 24 boxes chalk 7.00 184 inkstands. 38.33 12 revolving chairs. 72.00 12 large earthen jars 33.00 114 rules. 29.12 288 pencils.. 9.50 1 box pencils. 2.00 10 school desks. 100.00 10 school benches 85.00 1 water deposit.. 6.25 48 chairs. 42.00 627.20 do Do. 6 maps. 18.00 1,872 schoolbooks. 28.00 4 quires blotting paper 6.00 120 inkstands.. 25.00 144 chairs.. 126.00 24 floor brushes. 26.00 60 rules. 23.00 288 pencils 24 semicircles 36 boxes chalk 144 penholders 4.00 18.00 9.00 3.70 172 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the municipal schools at | Disposed of by George W. Hyatt, Guanabacoa. mayor. For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Antonio Vivanco, San Antonio de las Banos. mayor. 1900. Feb. 28 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 24 square measures. $6.00 36 brushes 7.50 12 large earthen jars 39.00 72 cuspidors. 15.00 16 school benches 136.00 12 blackboards 72.00 50 sets alphabets. 37.50 $599.70 Ramon Quesada. 36 school desks 108.00 7 desks 28.00 42 school benches 193.00 7 chairs.. 21.00 350.00 Gonzalo Rodriguez. 726 copy books 13.92 6 bottles ink. 2.92 10 boxes pens. 4.03 216 chalk crayons 2.16 595 school books 30.90 220 sheets writing paper. 1.66 132 penholders .66 56.25 15,477.51 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Maria Zayas, mayor. Jaruco. Total [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 1 Wyckoff, Seamans & Bene- dict. 17,000 blank forms. $109.40 12,000 envelopes 77.03 1,000 writing paper 7.24 3 copyholders 5.40 6 copying ribbons 3.00 6 rubber erasers .19 2 boxes Challenge eyelets. .75 100 sheets carbon paper 4.00 88 scratch pads 10.35 1,500 sheets blotting paper 5. 40 2 engraved dies 3.00 $225.76 For transaction of civil business at Headquarters, Department of Ma- tanzas and Santa Clara. Used and disposed of by Maj. W. H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 173 2 A. Galindez & Aldama 18,617 feet lumber 283.63 Merchant & Co. 6 galvanized ventilators. Used in construction of covered way to wards in Civil Hospital at Ma- tanzas. Do. 117.00 3 Juan E. Valdes 2 rules. $1.75 Used in constructing two wards in Civil Hospital at Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 3 spools thread .30 6 needles .05 1 awl 10 1 sheet blotting paper • 40 2 paper weights ream writing paper. 1.40 2.35 1 bottle red ink 1 bottle mucilage. .10 .10 1 rubber eraser .20 1 box pens. 1.00 6 pencils... .40 6 penholders .40 1 bottle black ink 1.25 1 desk pad... 1.30 1 inkstand.. .60 1 penholder 40 4 sheets blotting paper 40 12.50 For use in office of sanitary inspector | Used and disposed of by Nicholas of Santa Clara. Alberdi, sanitary inspector, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in office of sanitary inspector, Used and disposed of by Gonzalo Roiz, province of Matanzas. sanitary inspector, province of Ma- tanzas. Paulino Solis 1 bottle black ink 1.00 1 bottle red ink. .25 1,000 blank forms. 3.25 1 blank book 1.50 1 ream writing paper. 3.00 200 envelopes. 1.80 1 bottle mucilage. .20 1 box binders' paper .60 30 sheets copying paper 40 12.00 Paulino Soles. 2 ink bottles. 1.50 24 pencils. 1.00 10 sheets blotting paper 70 · 6 memorandum pads. .90 3 rubber erasers 50 100 envelopes. .35 112 sheets blotting paper 1.00 2 pyramids pins .24 2 ounces sealing wax. .15 50 pens 30 150 sheets carbon paper 3.75 1 gross rubber bands 40 2 blank books 2.50 2 typewriter ribbons 2.50 * 174 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 3 Paulino Soles. 2 reams letter paper. 3 do $4.00 For use in office of provost marshal, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. Used and disposed of by Maj. W. H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. 6.25 For use in office of superintendent of correctional and charitable institu- tions, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. For use in office of adjutant-general, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. Used in repairing building formerly used as U. S. military hospital. Do. Do. Labor included in amount of bill; quantity purchased not specified. $19.79 100 sheets carbon paper 2.50 1,000 envelopes. 6.00 2,500 writing paper 13.50 22.00 3 R. W. Hendry. 1 Spanish-English dictionary 3 Castalino Ramoz Building material. 127.40 5 T. Bea & Co. 50 packages brads $3.75 10 pounds glue 1.25 24 sheets sandpaper .20 1 barrel tar 3.00 pound putty .05 800 pounds nails. 30.00 336 pairs hinges 24.75 22 gross screws 6.60 11 varnish 3.00 4 brackets 1.20 10 pounds finishing nails. .75 1 gallon wood alcohol. 50 31 gross screws 7.75 1 sack charcoal.. .75 6 packages brads 30 300 pounds ocher paint. 6.00 60 iron bolts 3.00 1 door lock 1.00 1 pound staple. .10 803 pounds galvanized roofing. 48. 18 62 pounds black paint. 4.81 62 pounds red paint 4.81 15 cans oxide iron 22.50 25 pounds white zinc paint. 4.00 6 elbows, 12 T's. 3.00 17 unions 1.10 • 2 bushings.. .90 443 pounds lead pipe 39.87 400 feet iron pipe. 38. 15 100 pounds white-lead paint. 7.70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 175 6 T's. 13.44 2 pairs flanges.. 4.08 12 elbows, 18 T's, 12 unions. 8.85 2 barrels Portland cement 8.50 303.84 For construction of two wards at civil hospital and repairing water system at Hamilton Barracks at Matanzas, Cuba. Used and disposed of by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. 727.46 For use at headquarters, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. For distribution to charitable institu- tions, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. For constructing wagon shed, guard- house, sheds, and repairing quar- ters and Santa Cristina Barracks at Matanzas. For use on odorless excavators in department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. 5 Paulino Soles. 4,350 blank forms.. 90.75 2 blank books 3.00 4 boxes blank forms. 1.00 94.75 5 Llana & Co. 201 pairs shoes. 217.75 5 Joae Zabala 36,130 feet lumber Do. Do. 6 Odorless Excavating Ap- 5 pump valves. 45.00 Do. paratus Co. 6 Sanchez & Blanco. 81 cot frames $33.75 For use in the civil hospital at Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Do. 300 cot frames 125.00 For use in the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Do. 60 cot frames 25.00 For use in the civil hospital at Remedios. Do. 51 cot frames 21.25 For use in the civil hospital at Sant。 Domingo, Cuba. Do. 21 cot frames 8.75 For use in the civil hospital at Rancho Velos, Cuba. Do. 300 pairs cotton socks 29.50 For use in the orphan asylum at Do. Cienfuegos, Cuba. 300 pairs cotton socks. 29.50 For use in the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Do. 60 pairs cotton sockɛ. 5.90 For use in the widows' and orphans' asylum, Bolondron, Cuba. Do. 60 pairs cotton socks. 5.90 For use in the civil hospital at Santo Domingo, Cuba. Do. 6 Llana & Co. 18 pairs shoes. 284.55 22.50 For use in charitable institutions in department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. Do. 7 Buffalo Pitts & Co 2 steam road rollers. 4,357.99 8 H. W. Klittke & Co. Lumber $0.59 For street repairing at Cardenas and Cienfuegos, Cuba. For use with a well-drill outfit at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. Used and disposed of by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers; quantity not stated. 176 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 8 H. W. Klittke & Co 2 pounds lacing leather $1.50 25 feet belt 4.50 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used and disposed of by Maj. W. H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. Do. For use with a well-drill outfit at Cienfuegos, Cuba. do 1 brass globe valve 1.25 do Do. 2 pinions .60 .do Do. 1 nipple .15 .do Do. 2 Stillson wrenches. 4.75 do Do. 16 pounds round iron. .64 do Do. 1 monkey wrench .50 do Do. 1 strainer. .10 do Do. 1 sheet brass. .90 .do Do. 10 pounds waste 1.25 .do Do. $16.64 9 A. M. Ruiz & Co 2 gross rubber bands .34 8 blank books 3.75 400 envelopes. 1.60 4 rubber erasers .32 2 bottles black ink 3.30 3 bottles red ink. 1.80 3 bottles mucilage. 1.80 12 sheets blotting paper .40 50 sheets carbon paper 2.20 9 | J. J. Warren 6 pencils.. 4 ounces sealing wax 5 boxes pens.. 6 rolls office tape 12 scratch pads. 3 typewriter ribbons 400 vaccine tubes. 500 vaccine tubes. 250 sheets typewriting paper 2.50 · .24 .24 4.40 .60 3.00 3.75 30.24 20.00 Used in vaccination civil population at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 25.00 Used in transaction of civil business at Paso Caballo, Cuba. Used for vaccination at Remedios, Cuba. Do. States Used and disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyeth, surgeon, United Army. Medical supply office. 9 Inclan, Garcia & Co 715 men's nightshirts. 20 suits men's clothes. 1,005 nightgowns $429.00 25.00 567.25 555 ladies' wrappers. 590.25 1,540 pairs stockings. 124.40 175 chemises. 70.00 1,130 girls' nightgowns 339.00 832 girls' dresses 565.30 492 suits boys' clothing. 369.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 177 500 boys' nightshirts. 150.00 189 hats.. 18.90 414 pairs shoes. 113.63 1,055 cot covers 1,343 pillows... 6,005.sheets.. 967.08 738.65 2,400.00 6,874 towels. 687.40 3,030 blankets 1,818.00 1,633 yards calico. 81.65 36 thimbles. 1,000 needles. .15 .65 5 gross buttons 2.25 412 spools thread 30.90 139 yards cloth 10.02 144 rolls braid 1.88 600 yards holland cloth. 48.00 240 yards silesia cloth 7.20 12 Dr. Rafael Menendez Beni- tez. 1 formaldehyde generator. 175 pounds formaldehyde 145.25 79.75 12 Ceprimo A. Mendez 1 cord wood 12 Domingo Mazabal. 3 tons coal. 13 A. Galindez & Aldama 225.00 4.50 24.00 5,000 feet S. G. lumber For well drill outfit in improving water supply at Cienfuegos, Cuba. .do $136.50 Reduced to U. S. currency at 110 per cent. 124.09 13 Guillermo Romero. 500 grains Le Roy purgative... For use in repairing Washington Cuba, at Guamacaro, Cuba. $1.75 10, 155.56 For distribution to charitable insti- tutions in department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. Used for sanitary purposes at Reme- dios. Used and disposed of by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. Do. Do. Do. Used and disposed of by Jose J. de Peralto, mayor of Guamacaro, Cuba. 3 ounces bisulphate quinine 4.50 2 ounces antipyrine.. 1.80 100 grains powdered ipecac 1.80 1 pound powdered linseed pound powdered mustard .25 25 100 grains tincture sodine 1 ounce iodoform. 57 prescriptions. 2 boxes vaseline 60 .60 22.80 .20 2 pounds sulphate soda. 40 2 pounds sulphate magnesia .40 2 bottles quinine wine.. 2.00 1 ounce citrate soda .70 1 package medicated cotton. pounds sulphate zinc. .80 1.00 2 pounds sulphate soda. 40 1 pound sulphate magnesia 20 2 ounces bisulphate quinine. 3.00 1 ounces antipyrine 1.20 2 ounces acetate ammonia .50 1 ounce silicate soda. 40 11148-w w————12 178 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 13 Guillermo Romero. 1 bottle quinine wine 1 ounce benzoin Amount. $1.00 60 47. 15 Spanish gold Reduced U. S. currency at 110 per cent $42.86 For use in repairing Washington | Used and disposed of by Jose J. de Cuba, at Guamacaro, Cuba. Peralto, mayor of Guamacaro, Cuba. 100 prescriptions.. $42.10 3 boxes vaseline. .30 1 box sulphur soap 25 1 ounce sulphate quinine 1.50 1 gram chlorate potash tablets .10 1 pound sulphate soda 20 1 pound sulphate magnesia 20 1 package lint 20 2 bottles quinine wine 2.00 Spanish gold 46.85 Reduced to United States currency, at 42.59 110 per cent. 13 Gererdo Betancourt For use in the Washington Cuba Hos- pital at Guanacaro, Cuba. Do. 19 prescriptions $13.35 1 ounce bisulphate quinine 1.50 1 ounce leaves. 1.10 Spanish gold 15.95 Reduced to United States currency, at 110 per cent. 17 27 ..do 14.50 For use in municipal dispensary, Guamacaro, Cuba. 27 prescriptions. 1 box vaseline. $19.95 Used and disposed of by Jose J. de Piralto, mayor. .30 1 package lint. 50 2 pounds sulphate soda. .40 2 pounds sulphate magnesia .40 Spanish gold 21.55 Reduced to United States currency, at 19.59 110 per cent. 13 Esteban Valdes. For use at the Washington Cuba Hos- pital at Guamacaro, Cuba. Do. 97 prescriptions. $42.65 10 cocoanut leaves. .10 1 package salts · 05 1 bottle tincture iodoform. .05 1 ounce quinine.. 1.50 2 boxes vaseline. .50 1 stick caustic .05 1 ounce bromide potassium 40 1 ounce acetate ammonia 20 1 ounce antipyrine. 90 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 179 4 sticks caustic .80 1 box vaseline. 05 60 grains tincture iodine 40 1 cake sulphur soap 40 1 cake glycerin soap. .50 pound yellow wax. 40 1 cake sulphur soap. 30 Spanish silver. 49.25 Reduced to Spanish gold cur- rency, at 83 per cent. 40.88 Reduced to United States currency, at 110 per cent. 37.6 3 packages sulphate soda. For use in the municipal dispensary | Used and disposed of by Jose de Pe- at Guamacaro, Cuba. ralto, mayor. .45 1 plaster. .10 3 pounds bicarbonate soda .60 1 porous plaster 20 1 box cold cream. .10 1 small plaster. .10 1 package lint. .20 2 pounds linseed meal .20 161 prescriptions. 66.30 2 boxes vaseline. .60 1 ounce sulphate quinine 1.50 1 box sulphur soap 40 1 box vaseline. .30 1 bottle quinine wine 1.00 1 pound sulphate soda .20 1 pound sulphate magnesia 20 1 box vaseline... 1 bottle boric acid. 10 .15 1 ounce bisulphate quinine 1.50 1 porous plaster 1 box vaseline. 1 gallons alcohol 1 box vaseline. 20 · 30 90 10 1 bottle mucilage. 40 1 stick caustic. .20 4 plasters .75 1 pound sulphate soda. 20 1 sulphate magnesia. 20 1 package lint 20 1 package borated cotton 40 1 bottle disinfectant. .40 1 bar sulphur soap • 40 1 box vaseline. 10 Spanish silver 78.95 Reduced to Spanish gold at 83 per cent 65.53 Reduced to United States currency, at 59.57 do Do. 110 per cent. 180 PERSONAL PROPERTY. For use in the residence of the com- manding general, Department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. Used and disposed of by W. H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volun-. teers. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use of the destitute sick at Place- tas, Cuba. Used and disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyeth, surgeon, U. S. Army, medi- cal supply officer. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 14 Manuel J. Martinez 1 Wilks heater. 1 shower sprinkler Amount. $53.00 7.45 $60.45 14 | Jerry J. Warren 2,000 compound cathartic pills.. 3.60 1,000 pounds sulphate iron 2.00 2 pounds sulphate iron.. .50 10 pounds sulphate magnesia .50 2 quarts alcohol 70 1 pound sulphuric acid 50 4 pounds Fowler's solution 2.40 2 pounds Donovan's solution 1.50 2 pounds gentian.. 2.00 1 pound nux vomica 1.30 4 pounds carbonated petroleum. 1.00 4 quarts solution chlorate soda 1.60 1 pound chlorate potassium tablets. 1.50 19.10 2 meters implestium cantharides 1.50 500 pills 2.50 50 grams iodine .65 500 cubic meters hydrochloric acid. .75 20 grams hydro. cocaine 4.00 200 grains calomel.. 60 50 grains creosolum 30 200 grains hydrate chloral 1.40 250 cubic centimeters tincture cale- becki .50 500 grams iodoform. 6.25 • 500 cubic centimeters ergot 2.50 2 tubes digitalum .50 3,000 capsicum tablets 2.40 50 grams citrate caffeine 1.60 50 small sponges 1.75 500 sulphate strychnine tablets .50 500 compound cathartic tablets .90 250 cubic centimeters extract pilo- crop 1.25 1,000 antipyrine tablets. 6.00 500 grams lactic acid 7.00 250 grams pepsin' 5.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 181 1,000 iodide potassium tablets 250 grams tincture nux vomica. 5.50 .50 500 grams ipecac • 3.25 50 grams argenti. 1.20 1,000 grams salicytate bismuth. 3.50 250 grams nitrate potassium. .25 500 grams chlorate potassium 40 250 grams pulverized rhubarb 2.50 50 potassium tincture antimony. 50 grams santeime. 40 35 100 soda, ben .40 500 cubic centimeters balsam tolu.. .80 500 cubic centimeters balsam peru. 3.50 250 grams acetate lead. 25 1,000 grams sulphate, pulverized .10 2,500 quinine tablets. 7.00 500 chlorate potassium tablets .75 250 cubic centimeters spirits am- monia. .35 500 cubic centimeters glycerine 250 grams crystallized carbolic acid. 3,000 cubic centimeters castor oil. 500 cubic centimeters vaseline 500 cubic centimeters camphorated tincture opium. 1.00 .25 .30 1.40 .15 1,000 grams boric acid .80 1,000 cubic centimeters trikresol 1.50 1,000 cubic centimeters terebinth .45 500 grams tincture opium 2.00 2,000 grams tincture cinchona.. 4.00 2,000 cubic centimeters gentian 500 grams pulverized acacia. 3.00 55 500 grams bicarbonate sodium. 15 500 ipecac tablets. .75 250 cubic centimeters potassium .30 500 cubic centimeters acetic acid.. 40 500 grams pulverized nigra serapia. .40 2 kilos sulphate magnesimo. .20 1 kilo sulphate sodium .15 6 boxes gelatine capsules. 1.50 500 grams bromide potassium .65 2,000 grams boric acid 98.75 For use in dispensary at Maximo Gomez, for public aid to sick and destitute. Do. .65 1,000 grams antipyrine 100 grams nitrate silver. 10.00 2.30 • 1,000 grams camphor 1.30 2,000 grams chloroform 4.00 250 grams creosote. 1.25 2,000 cubic centimeters tincture chloride iron 3.00 182 PERSONAL PROPERTY [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 105.00 For use in dispensary at Maximo Gomez, for public aid to sick and destitute. For use in the office of adjutant- general, Department of Matanzas and Santa Clara, Cuba. Used and disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyeth, surgeon, U. S. A., medieal officer. Used and disposed of by Maj. W. H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. For use in charitable institutions in Department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 14 Jerry J. Warren 1,000 cubic centimeters glycerine $0.60 100 grams iodine.. 1.12 12,000 cubic centimeters cod-liver oil 9.60 3,000 grams white vaseline 1.50 3,000 grams hydrate quinine. 78.75 5,000 grams sulphate quinine. 70.40 500 grams salol 3.00 50 meters mustard plasters 3.00 500 grams oxide zinc .25 2,000 chlorate potassium tablets. 1.00 1,000 antiseptic tablets. 4.00 500 bromide potassium tablets. .70 $196.42 15 Harris Bros. & Co. 2 roll-top desks 2 vulcan washers. 44.00 16 Fernandez & Co. 4,080 pillowcases $530.40 200 napkins.... 12.00 200 handkerchiefs 12.00 780 suits of underwear for girls. 468.00 75 comfortables 56.25 100 shawls... 18.75 122 yards dress cloth. 9.76 1, 107.16 18 Enrique Alonso 3,023 feet lumber 11 paint brushes.. 6 cans white zinc. 90.89 4. 40 12.00 91 pounds linseed oil 15.93 63 pounds turpentine. 11.34 172 pounds yellow ocher 13.22 4 cans ultramarine blue paint. 2.50 10 cans paint. 4.00 1 pound iron paint .38 4 pounds white paint. 1.50 1 gallon varnish. 2.50 2 paint brushes. .25 6 pounds white glue. 2.40 6 packages paint 1.20 21 pairs hinges 6.30 2 packages screws 1.20 12 pounds lead paint .72 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 183 8 locks. 18 door bolts. 6.70 5.40 5 pairs hinges 2.50 1 package screws .80 4 paint brushes .80 108 pounds nails. 9.77 5 sheets sandpaper .10 bottle oil .15 3 packages screws 1.50 1 package wire nails .15 1 pound white glue. .30 24 door bolts. 4.80 4 empty sacks .40 1 patent lock .40 221 pounds rope 3. 15 2 pounds blue paint .90 1 broom .35 3 lamps. 18.75 3 buckets 3.00 3 bottles 3.09 233.74 Reduced to United States currency at 110 212.49 per cent. Used in repairing hospital Washing- | Used and disposed of by Jose S. de ton Cuba, at Guamacora. Peralta, mayor. 22 Generoso Aguiar 84 pounds meat. $21.00 14 dozen eggs.. 5.60 Spanish silver 26.60 Reduced to Spanish gold. 22.34 Reduced to United States currency at 20.34 1091 per cent. For use at the hospital San Fernando, Used and disposed of by Rafael Am- at Colon, Cuba. mado, president for the board of patronos. 96 pounds meat. $24.00 6 dozen eggs.. 2.40 Spanish silver 26.40 Reduced to Spanish gold at .84... 22.17 Reduced to United Stated currency at 20.32 .do Do. 109 per cent. 36 pounds meat. $9.36 3 dozen eggs.. 1.20 10.56 .do 222 Jose Vega 60 pounds meat. 5 dozen eggs... 96 pounds meat. Do. 15.60 2.00 17.60 .do Do. 24.00 16 dozen eggs. 6.40 Spanish silver 30.40 Reduced to Spanish gold. 25.53 Reduced to United States currency at 23.32 Do. 109 per cent. 184 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Used and disposed of by Rafael Am- mado, president for the board of patronos. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 22 Jose Vega 54 pounds meat. 4 dozen eggs... $13.50 1.60 Spanish silver Reduced to Spanish gold. 15. 10 12.68 Reduced to United States currency at $11.58 109 per cent. For use at the hospital San Fernando, at Colon, Cuba. 222 Clemente Saez.. 22 Angel Basuelo.. Antonio Sena.. 2,648 pounds bread 123.49 .do 617 bottles milk. 43. 19 .do Do. Do. 2624 yards linen cloth $24.88 35 yards duck cloth 8.75 12 spools thread 1.00 Spanish gold 34.63 Reduced to United States currency at 31.62 .do Do. 109 per cent. 27 yards linen cloth $3.80 Reduced to United States currency at 3.47 .do Do. 109 per cent. 22 Manuel Peres. 1 ream writing paper. $3.00 1 box pens. .60 2 boxes colored crayons .75 Spanish gold. 4.35 Reduced to United States currency at 3.97 .....do Do. 109 per cent. 675 bottles milk 47.25 .do Do. 22 | Diego Delgado 22 Jose B. Castillo 254 bottles milk. 17.78 ..do Do. 2 ounces extract quinine.. $0.70 12 ounces ammonia .20 15 grams caffeine. 75 10 ounces yellow ointment. pound absorbent cotton 35 .50 4 pounds ergotine 75 2 pounds guayammo .20 30 grams caffeine... 1.20 120 grams mercury 30 500 grams carbolic acid. 70 500 grams vaseline. .70 · • 250 grams iodoform. 2.50 250 grams bismuth. 1.75 30 grams bisulphate quinine 1.10 350 grams orange water 30 60 grams oxide cantimovino 125 grams quinine.. 40 1.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 185 Do. Used and disposed of by W. H. Miller, quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. Do. 30 grams extract opium .90 1 roll caustic.. 1.00 6 pounds sourelm. 2.40 18.10 Do. 22 Juan Marti 4 bottles sherry wine 10.00 4 bottles aguardiente: 5.00 25 pounds lard 2.50 25 pounds potatoes 1.00 25 pounds sugar 2.00 12 pounds onions. .75 1 can coal oil.. 1.80 25 pounds potatoes 1.00 12 pounds lard 1.25 12 pounds onions. .75 1 can coal oil. 1.80 6 brooms 2.75 1 bottle olive oil. .45 1 bottle cognac 1.25 • 12 packages tea.. 1.50 33.80 ..do Do. 25 pounds potatoes 1.00 25 pounds lard 2.50 12 pounds onions. .75 1 can coal oil. 1.70 12 lamp wicks .25 25 pounds sugar 2.00 1 bottle cognac 1.25 2 bottles sherry wine 5.00 1 bottle aguardiente. 1.25 30 sacks charcoal. 18.00 300 pounds rice 10.20 25 pounds potatoes 1.00 25 pounds lard. 2.50 12 pounds onions .75 1 garlic .50 25 pounds sugar 2.00 24 Eduardo Pilote. 3 yoke oxen 50.65 273.97 ..do To loan to destitute Cuban farmers 1 mare. 36.53 do 25 Olascoaga & Sota. 10 pounds nails. $0.40 1 can green paint. 1.13 1 can prussian-blue paint.. .40 1 can paint 1.92 2 gallons oil 1.60 1 gallon turpentine. .20 1 package screws .30 5.95 Used in repairing ward in civil hos- pital at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 25 255 25 Ernusio Bonert. 25 Garriga & Figuero Eduardo J. Valdes. 16 iron clamps 2.40 .do Do. 2,080 feet lumber 52.00 .do Do. 4 pounds ratania $0.60 186 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, president of the board of patronos. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 25 | Eduardo J. Valdes. 1 pound green resin $0.70 1 pound rosemary .40 1 pound antiseptic cotton 1.20 1 syringe 1.00 15 grams nitrate silver .40 300 grams bichlorate mercury. 1.90 500 grams ammonia 30 500 grams gum arabic 60 250 grams citric acid 40 500 grams carbolic acid. .60 60 grams tincture citrofantus .20 12 medical brushes 80 1 rubber pump 25 100 grams tincture coco 30 100 grams tincture rola.. 35 250 grams populeon salve 60 250 grams yellow salve · .50 500 grams orange-blossom water .70 500 grams bicarbonate. .50 500 grams carbolic acid. 60 60 grams caffeine. 2.00 1,000 grams arsenic. 2.10 500 grams bismuth 3.00 500 grams chlorate potassium. .70 250 grams rochelle salts .50 30 grams nitrate silver .80 60 grams vaseline 2.50 30 grams oxide cantmonium .50 250 grams pepsin 2.00 2,000 grams black rosin. 1.80 500 grams sulphuric ether 1.80 $30.60 pound iodide potassium For use at the civil hospital at San Fernando, Colon, Cuba. 2.00 1 bottle glycerin 80 4 ounces benzonaftol. 70 4 ounces extract rattania .65 1 pound carbolic acid .85 1 pound subnitrate bismuth 2.70 pound bichloride mercury 2.00 pound tincture coco .50 pound tincture rola - .50 1 pound camphor .70 1 pound vaseline .70 2 pounds carbolic acid 1.20 1 pound Pierce's ointment .50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 187 pound tar. .50 1 pound gum arabic. .82 1 pound carbonate lime. .50 4 ounces tincture orange 40 1 bottle glycerine 88 1 bottle black ink 20 8 ounces tincture tolu .50 1 pound tartartic acid. .75 2 pounds subnitrate iodine. 1.00 ounce sodium .10 pound benzonaftol 1.40 1 pound cuassis bark 20 • 1 pound sainbucis.. .40 4 ounces tincture strophantus. .70 pound iodine potassium.. 2.00 2 ounces sulphinal 3.95 2 ounces sandal oil 1.80 ounce nitrate silver .45 4 Beslier blister. .30 pound subnitrate bismuth 2.00 2 pounds carbolic acid 1.70 pound walnut leaves. .20 1 pound vaseline .60 2 ounces sulphate caffine. 2.20 37.35 1 roll caustic Do. .70 pound black resin . 20 pound chloroform 20 pound white wax 50 1 bottle glycerine. .77 2 pounds iodoform pound bichloride mercury 2 pounds bicarbonate sodium 1.20 2.00 .40 2 pounds rochelle salts 67 4 ounces extract quinine.. 50 1 pound carbonate lime. 60 1 pound vaseline 70 1 pound glycerine 88 4 pounds carbolic acid 2.40 2 ounces sulphate caffine. 2.40 pound iodine potassium 2.00 1 pound subnitrate bismuth. 2.70 pound bichloride mercury 2.00 1 pound charcoal tablets .50 2 bottles glycerine.. 1.65 1 bottle liquid tar 50 6 pounds sulphate sodium. 80 6 pounds bichloride lime. 90 pound tincture opium 80 ounce vaseline 60 ounce almond 48 bottle creoline. 80 188 PERSONAL PROPERTY. For use at the civil hospital at San Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, Fernando, Colon, Cuba. president of the board of patronos. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 25 | Eduardo J. Valdes. Articles. 1 bottle glycerin.. 10 grams iodoform 1 pound vaseline Disposition and use. Remarks. Amount. $0.97 1.50 80 4 ounces extract quinine 80 4 ounces extract ergotine 1 pound phosphate lime. 1 ounce extract combalossia .80 4.50 .50 $37.72 4 ounce extract quinine. 4 ounces iodoform. .6ú • - 1.40 2 ounces creosote. 4 ounces pepsin 2 ounces subnitrate bismuth 10 grams ergotine pound carbonate of lime 1 bottle liquid ammonia 1.20 1.00 · 61 40 .35 .60 1 pound acetate lead .45 1 pound boric acid. .50 2 pounds carbolic acid. 1.30 1 pound vaseline .80 pound mercurial salve. .60 1 demijohn alcohol. 2.70 2 ounces hydrate chloral .60 2 ounces sulphate caffine. 2.20 pound iodine potassium 1.90 .50 .80 4 ounces potassium. 1 bottle fluid tar. 2 pounds tincture iron. 1 pound quinine bark pound tallow pound tincture exila 2 pounds extract rathonia. 20 pounds hydrochloric acid. 12 grams guano.... 2 ounces antimony ointment. .30 2 ounces iodoform. pound extract jalap • 2 ounces bisulphate mercury 2 ounces sodium, iodine. 2 ounces sulphate caffeine. 2 ounces hydrate chloral 2 ounces chloride bromium 1 ounce nitrate silver.. 2 grams cocaine .90 1.00 80 2.40 .90 .70 2.75 2.60 8*8288888| *****OUJKUUNO: .50 80 22.66 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 189 Do. Do. Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, president of the board of patronas; quantity not stated. Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, president of the board of patronas. Do. 1 pound carbolic acid .70 1 pound vaseline 60 1 pound gum arabic. 2 pounds bicarbonate soda .50 1 pound sulphur, flour .50 1 bottle fluid tar 1 bottle hydrochloric acid. .70 ROADSTR 90 64 2 bottles creoline. 1.40 2 bottles glycerin. 1.86 1 stick caustic 1.50 1 package adhesive plaster. 80 1 pound charcoal tablets 90 2 ounces bromide ammonia 50 4 ounces ammonia 30 4 ounces alcohol. 20 4 ounces extract quinine 50 2 ounces acid, antimony 40 2 ounces bisulphate mercury pound iodine potassium pound oxeye ointment 90 1.50 40 1 pound carbolic acid .60 4 pounds sodium sulphate. 40 1 pound carbonate lime 40 2 bottles hydrochloric acid. 1.00 30.75 .do Do. 2 pounds sodium bromide. 2 pounds salol .50 do .30 do Acid, antimony • 1.60 .do 8 ounces tincture coca .50 8 ounces tincture rola. 8 ounces cherry sirup .50 8 ounces iodoform. 2.70 2 bottles glycerin.. 88888 .do 50 do do Do. ..do Do. .86 .do Do. 1 bottle castor oil. .do Do. 1 bottle liquid ammonia 40 do Do. 1 pound potassium carbonate 20 do Do. 1 pound cream tartar. 60 · .do Do. 12 pill boxes. 20 .do Do. 1 spool twisted silk. 60 ..do Do. 4 pounds extract quinine 2 pounds extract ratania 60 .do Do. 80 do Do. 8 pounds tincture ratania · .50 do Do. 2 ounces caffeine 2.40 do Do. 8 ounces tolu... .50 ..do Do. 1 pound powdered quinine. pound charcoal tablets 80 .do Do. 45 do Do. 1 bottle liquid tar 60 do Do. 1 pound vaseline - 4 grams chloroform .70 do Do. 1.50 .do Do. 190 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas. president of the board of patronos, Do. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Do. Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, president of the board of patronos; quantity not stated. Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, president of the board of patronos. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Amount. Feb. 25 Eduardo J. Valdes. 1 pound carbolic acid $0.60 For use at the civil hospital at San Fernando, Colon, Cuba. pound absorbent cotton .45 ..do $19.76 1 pound carbolic acid 60 1 pound cream tartar 60 1 pound boric acid 40 1 pound cream tartar 60 8888 .do Do. ..do Do. .do Do. .do Do. 1 pound linseed, powdered. 20 .do Do. 1 bottle honey. 15 do Do. 1 bottle fluid tar. .50 do Do. 2 bottles glycerin. 1.76 do Do. 4 ounces chloroform 1.20 ..do Do. 8 ounces iodoform. 2.75 .do Do. 8 ounces tincture ratania .50 ..do Do. 1 ounce bromide camphor 40 .do Do. ounce opium. 30 .do Do. 8 ounces carbonate iron. 8 ounces extract quinine. 2 grams cocaine .70 do Do. 1.10 .do Do. 80 ..do Do. 1 pound absorbent cotton 1 pound carbonate lime pound tincture aconite Tincture valerian pound iodoform 4 ounces pepsin 2 ounces caffeine 1 bottle glycerin stick caustic 1 demijohn alcohol Aconitine 90 .do Do. 24 ..do Do. .45 do .40 do 2.75 ..do 1.50 do 2.40 .do Do. .88 do Do. .66 ..do Do. 2.60 .do Do. .10 .do Do. 2 bottles fluid tar 1.00 .do Do. pound linseed, pulverized. .08 do Do. 4 pounds chloride of lime 80 .do Do. 27.32 25 R. Oliveros & Co 1 can coal oil 1.50 25 pounds lard. 2.00 25 pounds potatoes 55 12 pounds onions .75 1 pound pepper. .10 1 can lubricating oil. 1.70 25 pounds potatoes .55 6 brooms. 2.30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 191 1 string garlic .50 9.95 do Do. 25 1915 25 Obeso & Queredo.. Montero & Co 40 yards duck cloth 10.00 ..do Do. 25 pounds lard.. $2.25 25 pounds potatoes .80 1 can illuminating oil. 1.50 77 pounds bread. 3.88 8.43 ..do Do. 291 pounds bread. 1.46 .do Do. 100 pounds lard $9.50 2 sacks rice 13.39 5 cans condensed milk 28.80 1 can coal oil. 3.30 1 barrel potatoes 4.25 12 packages tea. 1.80 37 pounds onions 1.50 2 strings garlic 1.25 12 pounds pease 1.13 12 pounds beans. .75 12 pounds white beans .75 1 pound black pepper .10 12 pounds codfish 1.50 1 box soap 5.50 100 pounds salt 1.20 1 demijohn sherry wine. 3.50 1 demijohn aguardiente.. 1.00 2 bottles cognac 2.00 50 pounds sugar 3.10 20 sacks charcoal 1 sack rice. 1 box illuminating oil. 1 bottle cognac 11.00 6. 49 3.20 1 demijohn sherry wine 3.50 1.00 1 demijohn aguardiente. 1.00 1 box vermicelli. 1.75 2 bottles cognac 2.00 1 demijohn sherry wine. 3.50 1 pound pepper. .12 6 brooms.. 3.00 Spanish gold 120.88 Reduced to United States currency at 109 110.39 per cent. For use in the hospital San Fernando, Colon, Cuba. Do. 3 sacks rice $20.01 37 pounds onions 1.50 1 pound garlic. .69 1 barrel potatoes. 4.25 25 pounds codfish. 2.75 12 packages tea.. 1.80 10 cases condensed milk 57.60 100 pounds salt 2.00 100 pounds lard. 10.00 192 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used and disposed of by Rafael Annas, president of the board of patronos. Date. From whom purchased. Amount. Feb. 25 Montero & Co. 2 boxes vermicelli. $3.50 2 boxes illuminating oil. 6.80 1 box soap.. 5.50 1 pound pepper. ounce saffron 25 pounds pease .15 .50 3.00 12 pounds beans 88 3 brooms. 1.50 12 pounds beans. .75 4 pounds cognac.. 4.00 1 demijohn sherry wine. 3.75 1 demijohn aguardiente. 1.00 12 pounds sugar .75 1 box white soap 7.00 1 sack sugar 11.88 25 pounds potatoes .90 10 gallons illuminating oil 3.30 20 sacks charcoal.. 11.00 1 demijohn wine 3.75 1 demijohn aguardiente. 1.00 20 sacks charcoal. 11.00 1 bottle congac.... 1.00 1 box codfish 9.50 100 pounds potatoes 2.50 100 pounds jerked meat 13.50 Spanish gold 209.01 Reduced United States currency at 109 $190.89 per cent. For use in the hospital at San Fer- nando, Colon, Cuba. 25 Vicente Avio 6 lamp chimneys. $0.90 12 lamp wicks. .20 4 glass globes... 1.60 2 soup tureens. 6 water tumblers 48 clothes pins. 6 cups • 1.65 1. 14 .50 1.26 Spanish gold 7.25 Reduced United States currency at 109 6.62 ....do Do. per cent 2 scrubbing brushes 1.64 do Do. • 26 Antonio B. Zaneiti 50 bottles bisulphate of quinine. $30.00 500 grams tincture chloride of iron. 12.50 1 kilogram acetanilid --- 6.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 193 2 rolls adhesive plaster. 1.40 50.40 For use of the destitute sick at Pla- cetas, Cuba. Used in the construction of two wards at civil hospital at Matanzas, Cuba. For use in office of adjutant-general, headquarters department of Ma- tanzas, Cuba. Used and disposed of by Maj. Frank B. Ives, surgeon, United States Volun- teers. Used and disposed of by Maj. W. H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers. Do. 63.80 59.98 For the dispensary of the poor at Colon, Cuba. Used for repairs at the Hospital Wash- ington Cuba, Guamacaro, Cuba. Used and disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyeth,surgeon, United States Army. Used and disposed of by Jose S de Peralta, mayor of Guamacaro; quantity purchased not stated. 26 Juan Milian 80 building stones 25 sacks lime 32.00 10.00 42.00 28 J. J. Warren 27 Woodruff Mfg. Co 1 case cabinet 2 bottles tablets 72.00 $1.30 144 pill boxes... 1.25 144 powder boxes. 2.75 1 bottle iodine. .65 500 grams pulverized acacia. 1.10 500 grams vaseline.. .90 500 grams boric acid. 1.60 4 bottles salol tablets 12.00 500 grams sulphate of sodium .45 250 cubic centimeters potassium 60 100 grams iodoform. 7.50 4 kilograms flaxseed meal 1.00 500 cubic centimeters tincture of chloral ferric 2.00 500 cubic centimeters iodide of po- tassium 7.00 4 bottles bismuth. 8.00 1 liter castor oil 2.40 6 bottles sulphate of quinine 2.40 2 kilograms absorbent cotton 2.00 250 cubic centimeters tincture of digitalis 1.00 2 bottles citrate of caffeine 1.60 1 graduated glass.. .75 Feb. 25 U. J. Warren 2 packages filter paper .40 6 bottles cod-liver oil. 3.00 500 cubic centimeters glycerin 1.00 25 grams nitrate silver 60 250 grams acetate lead 25 2 bottles alum .30 13 Francisco Castando Building material 11148-w w- -13 Total 21, 246.45 194 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 8.00 For use of quartermaster's depart- Used and disposed of under direction ment, El Cristo, Cuba. For use at military hospital, San- tiago, Cuba. For use of rural guard, Santiago, Cuba. For repairs to quartermaster ware- house, Santiago, Cuba. Second Lieut. Thomas J. Fealy, Fifth United States Infantry. First Lieut. Ira A. Shimer, assistant surgeon, United States Army. J. E. Shelley, captain of rural guard. Capt. Chas. M. Augur, assistant quar- termaster, United States Volunteers. For use of quartermaster's depart- Maj. James B. Aleshire, quartermas- ment, Santiago, Cuba. ter, United States Volunteers. 1900. Feb. 20 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 4 barrels lime 6 whitewash brushes $2.40 2.10 $1.50 2.00 3.00 17.00 3.00 For use in stables of sanitary depart- | ment, Santiago, Cuba. For use of medical supply depot, Santiago, Cuba. For use at Mercedes Barracks, San- tiago, Cuba. For use of the Home of Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago, Cuba. 6.60 10.60 .do 21.00 do First Lieut. James Robb Church, assist- ant surgeon, United States Army. Maj. Frederick J. Combe, surgeon, United States Volunteers. Do. Rafael Palacio, secretary and auditor of Orphans' Home. Do. J. H. McLeary, director of Orphans' Home. 19 Virginio Porro.. 25 pounds wire nails. 26 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan 1,600 pounds ice 20 Ros Bros. 500 feet lumber 17.50 20 | Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 66 pounds yellow paint. $1.98 33 pounds blue paint 4.95 6.93 26 Julius Lusson 1 package needles .10 5 gallons harness ink 4.00 36 skeins thread .75 4.85 28 O. Morales & Co 2 trusses 23 E. Aragon 1 iron double-door bar 2 baking pans Luis M. Garzon.. 4 sacks charcoal • $1.00 600 sticks wood 7 Antonio Veloso. 2 bookcases. O. Morales & Co 6 boxes seidlitz powders $1.50 4 pounds vaseline 1.00 5 pounds Epsom salts. .20 36 bottles Scott's emulsion pound iodoform 28.00 2.00 1 pound boracic acid .20 6 rolls bandages. 3.60 5 yards carbolic gauze. 1.00 6 bottles wine of iron. 3.00 48 court plaster. 1.00 4 pounds sirup tolu 1.00 6 glass syringes. .30 1 bottle quinine. 3.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 195 1 oottle chloride of iron. .90 1 pound subnitrate bismuth 2.00 pound bicarbonate sodium 05 pound zinc ointment 80 tincture iodine .50 1 thermometer 1.00 51.05 ..do Do. 19 Bme Mestre 1,000 sheets letter paper, printed. 7.00 1 ream ruled paper 3.50 • 1,000 envelopes 4. 15 12 blank books 1.50 1 blotter 1 journal book. 1 ledger book 3.50 3.00 3.00 1 bottle red ink. .25 25.90 ..do 28 C. Branet & Co. 480 sheets emery cloth. 12.00 20 gallons cocoanut oil 12.80 24.80 21 19 Virginio Porro.. Dotta & Espinosa. Used for cleaning and repairing repairing Cuban arms. 175 pounds wire nails. 14.00 For making arm chests for Cuban arms. Do. First Lieut. Thomas A. Pearce, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. 23 photograph albums $83.09 2 pounds carbonate soda 12 sheets blotting paper 4 grains chloride gold .40 60 3.60 2 ounces pyrogallic acid. 2 bottles solution .80 2.00 90.49 For use of Government photographer, Santiago, Cuba. 20 Ros Bros. 28 feet lumber 2.07 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 200 pounds wire nails. For repairs to palace, Santiago, Cuba. Maj. Geo. Andrews, assistant adjutant- general, U. S. Army. Do. $16.00 3 sledges 2.88 6 sledge handles. 1.50 20.38 For repairs to military quarters, El Caney, Cuba. 28 G. V. Wright. Serapio Reyes 1,000 feet lumber - 30 barrels lime. 20 | Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 3 kegs wire nails. 25.00 18.00 24.00 ..do ..do First Lieut. E. J. Williams, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. For repairs on Morro Castle, Santiago. Second Lieut. Geo. R. Armstrong, Elwell Mercantile Co. 6,974 feet lumber 223.16 ..do Serapio Reyes 10 sacks lime 6.00 .do Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 paint brushes. Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. Do. $0.40 10 pounds white zinc. 1.80 10 pounds green paint. 1.50 5 pounds waste... .60 2 monkey wrenches. 1.95 1 machinist's hammer. 1.50 10 gallons engine oil. 8.00 3 pounds asbestus wick. 75 2 balls lamp wick 20 1 lantern 80 196 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 20 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 can white varnish. $1.60 4 cans polishing paste. 2.40 24 sheets emery cloth. .80 1 Stilson wrench. 2.50 1 squirt oil can .30 $25.10 | For repair on Government launch Floyd, Santiago. Maj. Valery Harvard, surgeon, U. S. Army. 23 Arredondo & Betancourt. 1 ink pad.. 1.00 For use in office of chief surgeon, San- Do. tiago. 28 *** 28 Juan Castillo 1 file case. 6.00 .do Do. Virginio Porro. 50 pounds wire nails. 4.00 For repairs on military hospital, Do. 24 Francisco Ortiz. 7 sacks charcoal. 600 sticks wood $5.95 5.40 11.35 Juan Mendoza. Vegetables 540 feet lumber. 20 19 Elwell Mercantile Co. 20 Ros Bros.. 1,314 feet lumber 56.18 21 Elijio Ros & Co. 200 pounds rice. $5.00 70 pounds red beans. 4.20 2 cases vermicelli. 3.00 100 pounds brown sugar. 3.75 40 pounds onions. 1.20 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 · 1 case milk 4.50 1 string garlic .40 26.55 21 Jose G. Castellanos 623 pounds fresh beef 93.45 18.00 Santiago. For maintenance of the Orphans' | Dr. U. Dellunde, superintendent of Home. ..do 18.78 For repairs to Orphans' Home, San- tiago. ..do Orphans' Home. Dr. U.Dellunde,superintendent of Or- phan's Home; amount not specified. Dr. U.Dellunde, superintendent of Or- phans' Home. Do. Santiago. ..do 27 27 21 Ramon del Rio & Co Carbonell Bros. & Co Capt.Thomas F. Ryan.com- missary of subsistence, U.S. Volunteers. 1,051 pounds fresh beef. 3 sewing machines 144 machine needles 3 tablecloths. 157.65 .do $75.00 3.50 78.50 .do 9.00 ..do 620 pounds flour. $14.26 70 pounds beans. 1.82 2 gallons vinegar. .22 10 pounds candles. 1.20 6 cans lard 2.40 For maintenance of Orphans' Home, Do. Used and disposed of under direction of Dr. U. Dellunde, superintendent of Orphans' Home. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. · 197 144 boxes matches. .85 900 pounds flour. 20.70 70 pounds beans.. 1.82 26 10 pounds candles. 1.20 6 cans lard 2.40 60 pounds soap 2.40 300 pounds flour. 6.90 60 pounds coffee. 6.12 100 pounds bacon. 10.00 40 pounds salt 30 • 72 cans tomatoes. 7.20 9 pounds starch .63 50 rolls toilet paper. 3.00 60 pounds coffee. 6.12 100 pounds bacon 10.00 72 cans tomatoes 7.20 6 cans lard 2.40 109.14 ...do 19 Elwell Mercantile Co. 2,000 feet lumber 70.00 Do. To build sheds for storing bales of Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant hay, Santiago. quartermaster, United States Volun- teers. 5 pounds wire nails. $0.40 744 feet lumber 23.80 24.20 22 J. Carver 23 Virginio Porro. 4 sacks charcoal For repairs to veterinary hospital, Santiago. Do. 4.00 For the maintenance of steamship Baracoa, Santiago. Do. 1 sheet glass $0.50 2 Deitz lamps. 11.00 11.50 이 ​For use on the U. S. launch W. E. Shipp. Do. 9 pounds manila rope 1.62 5 balls twine 1.25 1 Yale lock 2.50 5.37 20 Antonio Carbonell 1 steam gauge For use of Government vessels, San- tiago. Do. 8.00 For use of the U. S. launch Floyd, Do. 23 E. Aragon Virginio Porro. 2 panes glass. 1 barrel lime.. Santiago. 2.50 For use of the steamship Baracoa, Do. Santiago. 50 pounds wire nails. 4.00 For repairs to quartermaster's corral, Do. Santiago. .70 .do Do. 10 gallons engine oil $7.00 5 gallons cylinder oil. 4.00 5 gallons cocoa oil.. 3.00 3 gallons raw oil.. 2.10 2 gallons turpentine. 1.40 10 pounds brass polish. 10 pounds soap 5 pounds green paint. 6.00 1.00 10 pounds washing soda. 1.00 .90 198 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 23 Virginio Porro. Ros Bros. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 1 pound red paint. $0.25 25 pounds white zinc 6 bath bricks 4.00 60 2 scrub brushes 1 lantern 40 60 $32.25 For use of the steamship Baracoa, Baracoa, Santiago. Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant quartermaster, United States Volun- teers. 5 gallons engine oil. 5 gallons cyinder oil.. 3.50 4.00 2 pounds cotton waste. gallon kerosene oil .24 30 25 pounds white lead. 25 pounds black paint 50 pounds cotton waste. 3 gallons linseed oil 2 gallons turpentine. 25 pounds rope 1 ball yarn 10 pounds soap 10 pounds soda 1 scrub brush. 2.50 2.25 6.00 2. 10 1.40 4.34 .25 1.00 .80 .60 1 corn broom .30 5 gallons engine oil. 40 5 gallons cylinder oil. 3.50 1 Stilson wrench.. 2.75 35 point line.. 2.89 6 balls yarn... 1.50 1 ball twine .25 3 rope needles .10 10 yards canvas.. 3.50 2 paint brushes. 90 2 gallons kerosene oil .70 8 pounds packing 5.60 6 sheets emery cloth. .24 51.91 For use on the launch W. E. Shipp, Santiago. Do. 1,000 feet lumber 25 French tiles 35.00 1.70 36.70 750 pounds ice. For repairs to barracks of the rural J. Valliant, chief rural guard. guard, Santiago. 3.75 Supplied the office of the rural guard, Do. Santiago. 26 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, United States Volunteers. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 199 Used and disposed of under direction of J. Valliant, chief rural guard. O. Morales 1 pound carbolic acid $0.40 1 pound iodoform 3.50 5 pounds vaseline 1.25 1 bottle turpentine 25 1 pound prepared tar 18 pound sulphur. 03 285 gross bandages 70 6.31 For use of the rural guard, Santiago. Do. Gutierrez Bros. 2 reams paper 6.00 200 envelopes. 1 quart ink .80 1.10 12 lead pencils. 40 12 penholders 50 1 bottle red ink 30 1 box Falcon pens. .70 1 bottle pad ink 30 1 box paper fasteners. 30 1 feather duster 80 2 brooms .70 1 steel file 1.00 2 scissors 1.20 2 reams paper 6.00 500 envelopes. 2.00 1 bottle red ink 30 1 quart ink. 1.10 3 bottles mucilage. .30 1 box Falcon pens. .70 6 penholders .25 6 lead pencils .20 1 rubber eraser. .15 2 feather dusters 1.60 6 sheets blotting paper. .30 1 ruler. .35 2 steel files 2.00 2 brooms .70 1 copy book 80 30.85 Supplied the office of the rural guard, Santiago. 1 bottle mucilage. .10 Sheets blotting paper .60 2 large books. 7.00 7.70.....do Do. Julius Lusson 3 leathers 45.00 3 pounds wax .90 45.90 Supplied the stable of rural guard, Santiago. Do. Ynglada, Vives Francoli 12 pounds nails. .60 6 mason brushes 1.50 24 lamp wicks. 1.60 1 lantern 3.00 8 lamp chimneys. 2.00 8.70 For repairs to barracks of rural guard, Santiago. Do. 200 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 26 Virginio Porro. 3 locks. $1.20 1 padlock. 1.00 6 pounds wire nails .48 20 pounds dry blue paint. 2.00 100 bridle bits 75.00 6 pounds blue paint. .72 $80.40 Furnished the department of rural guard, Santiago. Used and disposed of under direction of J. Valiant, chief of rural guard. Julius Lusson. 3 sheets leather. 6 packages nails. 24.00 .60 24.60 Supplied stables of sanitary depart- Geo. M. Barbour, sanitary commis- ment, Santiago. sioner. 20 O. Morales gallon castor oil .45 1 pound iodoform 4.75 1 pound tincture opium 2.00 5 pounds castile soap .75 pound sulphate of copper .08 8.03 Supplied sanitary department, Santi- Do. ago. Elwell Mercantile Co. 693 feet lumber. 22.17 For repairs to building of sanitary department, Santiago. Do. 336 feet lumber. 10.75 .do Do. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan.. Virginio Porro 480 pounds ice. 2.40 Supplied to sanitary department, Do. Santiago. 28 pounds green paint. 6 slide bolts $4.20 1.20 2 padlocks. .40 10 yellow ocher paint .30 6. 10 .do Do. Gutierrez Bros. 1 bottle red ink. 30 • 1 box Falcon pens. .70 2 brushes 30 3 cans paint 75 2.05 ..do Do. 28 Pedro Bellean 48 leather rivets 1.00 36 nickel-plated rivets. .60 36 enameled rivets .60 24 screws 3.00 4 staples. .80 6 sheepskins. 6.00 6 packages nails. .60 2 leathers. 16.00 2 gallons oil 1.40 30.00 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 201 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 12 shovels 6 lamp globes 1 bottle mucilage. 10.00 1.12 .10 6 packages tacks. 1.80 150 pounds nails. 7.50 2 padlocks. .80 2 gallons copper paint. 5.20 1 gallon cocoa oil. .75 6 awls .30 2 punches .40 73 pounds rope 14.60 1 claw hammer. 1.00 5 gallons turpentine. 3.50 30 pounds green paint.. 6.00 35 pounds red paint 5.00 58.07 .do Luis Dagnesse Elwell Mercantile Co Luis Dagnesse Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 2 horses 200.00 .do 251 pounds axle grease 10.04 do 2 American mules. 370.00 do Do. Do. Do. Do. 5 pounds nails... $0.25 8 pair T hinges.. 2.40 100 pounds wire nails 8.00 10.65 For repairs on military hospital, San- Capt.W. S. Scott, assistant quartermas- tiago. ter, United States Volunteers. 50 pounds wire nails. 4.00 48 screws 1.00 2 barrels cement. 10.30 8 pair T hinges 2.00 17.30 For repairs to quartermaster's cor- ral, Santiago. Do. C. Branet & Co 70 barrels cement 350.00 For use at Morro Castle barracks, Santiago. Do. Ros Bros. 83 feet lumber. 2.98 For flagpole for steamship Baracoa, Do. Santiago. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 38 zinc tiles, Spanish 11.40 For use at commanding general's boathouse. Do. 15 gallons tar.. $3.75 15 pounds black lead. 2.40 6 pounds wire nails .48 4 pounds cotton waste. .48 gallon boiled oil. 37 1 pound white lead. .10 5 gallons paint 13.00 20.58 For use of the launch W. E. Shipp, Santiago. Do. 10 pounds galvanized nails. 1.00 5 gallons engine oil 5.00 2 gallons cocoa oil. 1.50 5 gallons linseed oil. 4.50 2 gallons turpentine.. 1.50 1 gallon white varnish 2.50 25 pounds washing soda. 2.00 20 202 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 961.31 For use of steamship Baracoa, San- tiago. Used in erection of barracks at Morro Castle, Santiago. ..do Capt. W. S. Scott, assistant quartermas- ter, United States Volunteers. Used and disposed of under direction of W. S. Scott, captain and assistant quartermaster, United States Vol- unteers. Do. Used for the maintenance of yellow- T. F. Mendoza, acting assistant sur- fever hospital, Santiago. geon, United States Army. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 10 pounds soap $0.60 75 pounds white lead. 7.50 25 pounds black paint. 5.00 2 pounds burnt sienna paint .80 2 pounds blue paint 1.00 24 sheets sandpaper 30 24 sheets emery paper. 80 12 lamp wicks 10 • 6 balls twine 40 fathoms line. 1.50 4.20 $39.80 Elwell Mercantile Co. 27,666 feet lumber 2,842 feet lumber 90.94 O. Morales 12 bottles vichy water. 3.00 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary of subsist- 48 cans milk. $6.72 10 pounds butter 3.60 ence, United States Vol-10 pounds crackers • 2.00 unteers. 25 pounds oatmeal 1.57 24 cans shrimps.. 3.80 24 cans pease 3.12 35 pounds flour. 1 pound candles. .81 .12 2 pounds lard .80 3 beans .08 24 cans pease 3.12 10 pounds cheese 1.40 12 bottles olive oil. 7.20 24 cans oysters. 3.60 pound mustard . 25 24 cans corn 2.40 4 pounds coffee.. 5 cans tomatoes .41 .50 5 pounds bacon. Luis M. Garzon 2 sacks charcoal. Hernando Castenado.. 18 gallons milk. 50 42.00 2.00 10.80 For the subsistence of patients in yellow-fever hospital, Santiago. For subsistence of employees of yel- low-fever hospital, Santiago. For maintenance of yellow-fever hospital, Santiago. Do. Do. Do. Date. 21 1900. Feb. 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 203 L. Salazar & Bros 2 pounds onions. 4 pounds red beans. 5 pounds vermicelli 17 pounds potatoes $0.08 .24 .50 .51 7 pounds rice.. .19 2 pounds salt 02 6 pounds sugar 23 1 can olive oil .60 2.37 For the subsistence of employees of the yellow-fever hospital, Santiago. Do. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 iron chain 2.50 2 padlocks. .80 8888 3.30 For the maintenance of the yellow fever hospital, Santiago. Do. Elijio Ros A. Co 1 barrel potatoes. 4. 65 50 pounds onions. 1.50 6. 15 .do Jose de Castellanos. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan Jose Barnet. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, U. S. Vols. 20 pounds fresh beef. 9,300 pounds ice 6 pairs curtain cords • 24 pounds fresh beef. 3.60 do 20 pounds fresh beef. 3.00 .do 3.00 do 46.50 do 2.40 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 200 pounds lard.. $16.00 200 pounds bacon 20.00 100 pounds salt .75 50 pounds soap 2.00 30 pounds candles. 3.60 10 gallons vinegar. 1.10 24 cans peaches... 6.00 24 cans apricots.. 6.72 3,000 pounds flour 69.00 60 pounds lard. 4.80 48 cans tomatoes. 4.80 3,000 pounds flour 69.00 200 pounds lard. 16.00 3,000 pounds flour 69.00 200 pounds bacon. 20.00 10 gallons vinegar. 1.10 144 boxes matches. .85 24 cans pears 50 pounds soap 60 yards toweling 50 pounds lard. 72 cans tomatoes. 250 pounds beans 150 pounds coffee. 3.60 2.00 7.20 4.00 7.20 5.50 15.30 144 cans tomatoes 14.40 50 rolls toilet paper. 144 boxes matches. 3.00 .85 100 pounds flour.. 2.30 24 cans pears 75 pounds bacon. 3.60 7.50 204 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, U.S. Vols. Eduardo Ramirez P. Panellas & Co. 30 rolls toilet paper. 250 pounds beans.. 144 cans tomatoes 150 pounds coffee. 40 pounds candles. 50 rolls toilet paper 24 cans pease. 50 pounds bacon. 12 pounds soap 6 cases eggs. $1.80 6.50 14.40 15.30 4.80 3.00 · 3.00 5.00 .48 $441.45 48.00 For the maintenance of civil hospital, J. D. Castillo, director civil hospital. Santiago. do Do. 12 spools thread $0.90 12 pounds soap .80 6 machine needles 20 1 bottle oil. .10 24 spools thread 1.80 72 pearl buttons .50 18 machine needles .60 1 package needles. .05 2 rugs 4.00 1 spool thread 10 12 spools thread 90 12 cakes soap.. 80 6 machine needles .20 1 bottle oil .10 144 pieces dress binding. 5.50 12 spools thread 90 72 pearl buttons 12 pieces dress tape. 12 cakes soap .80 3280 50 70 19.45 .do Do. E. Aragon Salvador Fontaine Ros Bros. Remigie Torres. Ricardo Valiente. 50 iron tables. 8 iron clamps.. 125.00 6.40 40 barrels lime. 1,421 feet lumber 131.40 18.00 ....do Do. ....do Do. 51.14 For repairs to civil hospital, Santi- Do. ago, Cuba. 413 feet lumber. 9.95 .do Do. 4 cubic meters sand 9.00 .do Do. 1 iron cradle. $12.00 10 water coolers 45.00 1 oiler 2.50 1 valve 2.50 19 Date. 1900. Feb. 21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 205 For the maintenance of the civil hospital, Santiago. Used and disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, director of civil hospital. Do. 2 lamp tubes 2 wicks .50 .10 62.60 Bonne Fernandez & Co Gutierrez Bros.... F. Bisbe & Co. 3,176 pounds fresh beef. 6 bottles marking ink 3 bottles marking ink 1,000 pounds potatoes. 50 pounds sugar 412.88 .do 2.10 .do 1.05 .do $30.00 2.88 600 pounds sugar 21.60 · 900 pounds rice... 26.10 300 pounds beans. 17.25 250 pounds Spanish beans. 17.50 1 can sausages. 1.25 12 cases vermicelli 17.25 5 strings garlic 2.50 50 pounds starch 1 can pepper 3.00 1.25 75 pounds onions. 3.00 150 pounds soap 7.50 barrel claret wine 28.00 6 cases sherry wine. 36.00 50 pounds butter 10.00 128 pounds codfish 7.36 100 pounds corn 1.50 1 packing box .10 70 pounds Spanish beans 4.90 30 pounds sugar 1.65 75 pounds salt. .68 2 packing boxes. 20 100 pounds corn 1.50 1 bag .10 1 case condensed milk 4.50 300 pounds beans. 17.25 250 pounds Spanish beans. 17.50 50 pounds sugar 2.83 80 pounds onions. 3.20 5 strings garlic 2.50 900 pounds rice. 26. 10 1,000 pounds potatoes 30.00 600 pounds sugar 21.60 100 pounds salt. .95 12 cases vermicelli 1 can pepper 50 pounds butter. 150 pounds soap 17.25 2.50 10.00 7.50 50 pounds starch 3.00 1 can sausages 1.25 barrel claret wine 28.00 6 cases sherry wine 36.00 2 cases olive oil. 40.00 Do. Do. 206 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. F. Bisbe & Co 128 pounds codfish. $7.36 1 case condensed milk 4.50 1 barrel corn .... 3.25 6 packing boxes .60 2 cases condensed milk 9.00 50 pounds sugar 2.83 100 pounds salt 95 100 pounds corn 1.80 100 pounds Spanish beans. 7.00 2 packing boxes. .20 50 pounds soap 2.50 50 pounds salt .48 12 cans condensed milk 1.20 $556.77 For the maintenance of the civil hospital, Santiago. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, United States Volunteers. 3,000 pounds flour 100 pounds salt. 100 pounds sugar 3,000 pounds flour 69.00 do $1.00 6.00 63.00 70.00 .do 12,600 pounds ice 63.00 do Perez & Mora.. Luis M. Garzon Manuel Puente. 100 pounds chocolate. 12.00 do 12 sacks charcoal.. $12.00 7,499 sticks wood 82.48 94.48 .do Vegetables 49.80 .do Remarks. Used and disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, director of civil hospital. Do. Do. Do. Do. Fish Brains 19.30 .35 41 chickens. 30.10 3 pounds pork. .90 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan.. Arredondo & Betancourt.. 775 pounds ice 100.45 3.88 2 rubber stamps 3.00 5 rubber stamps 7.25 For the office of disbursing officer, Bme. Mestre. 1 bottle red ink. 1.50 do .do do do For the office of the disbursing officer, Santiago. For the office of the civil paymaster, Santiago. Santiago. do Do. Used and disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, director of civil hospital; neither quantity nor qual- ity purchased specified. Do. Do. Used and disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, dfrector of civil hospital. Do. Date. 1900. Feb. 19 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 207 600.30 .30 1.18 For construction of shed for quarter- master, Santiago. For the office of disbursing officer, Santiago. For repairs to quartermaster's de- partment, Santiago, Cuba. 1.00 Supplied the office of the disbursing officer, Santiago. Ros Bros. 20,010 feet lumber Arredondo & Betancourt……. 1 rubber stamp Ynglada, Vives & Francoli.. 6 pounds nails. 7 pounds oakum. $0.48 .70 24 Candido Fabe 1 paper file 28 Alfredo Palacio Bme. Mestre.. 1 paper file 1.00 do 1 blank book 1 ream paper 250 envelopes. 1 bottle ink $2.50 4.50 2.00 1.50 1 rubber eraser .40 6 lead pencils.. .40 6 penholders 40 6 memorandum books. 1.80 1 bottle mucilage. .40 1 ream paper ream paper 4.00 2.50 1 bottle ink. 1.50 1 desk pad.. 1.50 6 paper files. 3.00 1 quart red ink 2.70 6 sheets blotting paper .90 175 pounds flour. 6 pounds candles 30.00 Supplied the office of secret police, Santiago. 4.03 .72 8 pounds salt .06 3 pounds starch .21 20 pounds bacon. 2.00 6 cans chicken soup 1.50 175 pounds flour 4.03 6 pounds candles .72 5 cans lard. 2.00 10 pounds soap .40 12 pounds beans 15 pounds coffee 20 cans pease 5 cans lard. 10 pounds soap 12 pounds beans 15 pounds coffee 20 cans pease 3 pounds starch. 20 pounds bacon. .32 1.53 2.50 2.00 • .40 .32 1.53 2.50 · 21 2.00 28.98 28 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, United States Volunteers. For the maintenance of encloistered nuns, Santiago. Used and disposed of under direction of Jos. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. 208 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, United States Volunteers. 96 pounds flour Amount. Disposition and use. Used and disposed of under direction of Jos. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. $2.21 5 pounds candles .60 5 pounds salt .04 3 pounds starch .21 20 pounds bacon. 2.00 96 pounds flour. 2.21 5 pounds candles .60 25 pounds lard. 2.00 10 pounds soap .40 10 pounds beans .26 12 pounds coffee 1.23 15 cans tomatoes. 1.50 25 pounds lard.. 2.00 10 pounds soup 40 10 pounds beans 26 12 pounds coffee 1.23 15 cans tomatoes. 1.50 3 pounds starch. .21 20 pounds bacon. 2.00 $20.86 For the maintenance of the Sisters of Mary, Santiago, Cuba. 625 pounds flour. 14.38 24 cans tomatoes 2.40 30 pounds lard. 2.40 24, cans soup 75 pounds sugar 18 pounds beans 60 pounds coffee. 30 pounds lard. 625 pounds flour. 18 pounds candles 6.00 3.75 .47 6. 12 2.40 14.38 2.16 9 pounds starch. .63 30 pounds soap 1.20 18 pounds beans .47 18 pounds candles 2.16 30 pounds salt .23 9 pounds starch. 63 30 pounds soap 1.20 50 pounds bacon. 5.00 60 pounds coffee 6.12 24 cans tomatoes 2.40 24 cans beef soup 6.00 Date. 1900. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 209 50 pounds bacon. 5.00 85.50 For the maintenance of St. Joseph's Home, Santiago. Do. 1,175 pounds flour 27.03 48 cans tomatoes 4.80 75 pounds soap 3.00 15 pounds candles 1.80 40 pounds beans.. 1.04 50 pounds soap 100 pounds bacon. 2.00 10.00 72 cans tomatoes 7.20 144 boxes matches. .85 100 pounds coffee. 10.20 12 pounds starch. .84 30 pounds lard.. 2.40 60 pounds salt .45 625 pounds flour 50 pounds bacon. 25 pounds starch. 5.00 14.38 1.75 30 pounds lard. 2.40 95. 14 For the maintenance of the Orphans' Home, Santiago. Do. 684 pounds flour 15.64 70 pounds beans. 1.82 1 gallon vinegar. .11 72 cans tomatoes 5 pounds lard 620 pounds flour. 60 pounds coffee. 1 gallon vinegar.. 100 pounds bacon 620 pounds flour.. 7.20 .40 14.26 6. 12 .11 10.00 14.26 60 pounds coffee. 6.12 40 pounds soap 72 cans tomatoes 900 pounds flour 1.60 7.20 20.70 96 cans tomatoes 9.60 60 pounds soap 2.40 105 pounds bacon 3.90 144 boxes matches. .85 60 pounds coffee 6.12 40 pounds soap 1.60 40 pounds salt .30 100 pounds bacon 10.00 70 pounds beans 1.82 40 pounds salt .30 72 cans tomatoes 7.20 70 pounds beans. 1.82 40 pounds salt .30 1 gallon vinegar.. .11 100 pounds bacon. 10.00 90 pounds coffee. 9.18 11148-w w- -14 210 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, commissary subsistence, United States Volunteers. Jose M. Gallardo... Luis M. Garzon Nestor Jimenez. 150 pounds bacon 2 gallons vinegar. 50 convicts' suits 2,000 sticks wood 3 sacks charcoal. 300 sticks wood. 286 dinners 4 breakfasts 13 plates soup. $15.00 .22 $186.26 For the maintenance of the provin- Used and disposed of under direction cial jail, Santiago. of Jose M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. 87.50 22.00 ..do do Do. Do. $3.00 3.30 6.30 For the maintenance of the Sisters of Mary Institution, Santiago. Do. 114. 40 .40 .65 27 bottles milk 4.05 119.50 For the maintenance of the Emer- gency Hospital, Santiago. Do L. Salazar & Bro. 105 pounds red beans. 6.30 1 case vermicelli 1.50 1 string garlic .35 150 pounds sugar 5.63 300 pounds rice. 7.80 60 pounds onions. 2.40 192 pounds codfish 11.52 2 pounds pepper. .20 200 pounds potatoes 6.00 41.70 For the maintenance of the provin- cial jail, Santiago. Do Serapio Reyes Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 10 sacks lime 5.00 2 panniers sand 1.20 6.20 For repairs on provincial jail, San- tiago. Do. 1 box pens. 70 100 envelopes.. 25 100 envelopes.. .50 12 memorandum pads 90 6 memorandum pads .54 1 ream letter paper 2.50 3 sheets blotting paper .15 1 bottle black ink 1.10 6.64 Supplied to the Emergency Hospital, Santiago. Do Date. Feb. 5 1900. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 211 Elwell Mercantile Co. 574 feet lumber 18.36 For repairs on provincial jail, San- Do. tiago. Boulanger & Co 2 electric bulbs 1.00 For use at Emergency Hospital, San- Do. tiago. 1 electric bulb. .50 .do Do. Elwell Mercantile Co. 60 feet lumber.. 1.92 For repairs on provincial jail, San- Do. tiago. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, com- missary of subsistence, United States Volunteers. Francisco Ortis 40 feet lumber. 1,500 pounds ice 1.28 .do Do. 7.75 For the maintenance of St. Joseph's Home, Santiago. Do. 5,900 pounds ice 29.50 For the maintenance of Orphans' Do. Home. 5 charcoal $4.25 300 sticks wood. 2.70 6.95 .do Do. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 18 zinc buckets. 9.00 12 brooms 9.00 12 lead pencils.. 40 12 penholders 40 2 towels .80 1 hammer .60 12 lamp chimneys 1.25 1 blank book .50 6 lantern globes 2.10 1 bottle mucilage. .10 4 sheets blotting paper .20 2 reams paper 5.50 500 envelopes. 2,50 1 barrel tar 11.00 1 brush .35 1 sponge .15 6 glasses 2.10 25 pounds yellow ocher paint. .75 25 pounds red ocher paint. .75 1 hammer 1.00 5 gallons linseed oil 3.75 5 gallons turpentine. 2 pounds wire 1 hatchet 1 lantern... 3.75 .20 .75 3.00 1 bottle ink 1.10 12 lamp wicks .10 12 lamp burners 1.50 1 enameled basin 1.50 2 bottles varnish. 1.00 4 sheets sandpaper .05 65.15 Jose G. Castellanos 35 pounds fresh beef. For repairs on provincial jail, San- tiago. 5.25 For the maintenance of the Sisters of Mary, Santiago. Do. Do. 212 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 5 Jose G. Castellanos. 140 pounds fresh beef. $21.00 For the maintenance of St. Joseph Used and disposed of under direction Home, Santiago. 35 pounds fresh beef. of Jose M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. 5.25 For the maintenance of encloistered nuns, Santiago. Do. 315 pounds fresh beef. 47.25 For the maintenance of Orphans' Do. Home, Santiago. 150 pounds fresh beef. 22.50 Elijio Ros & Co. 5 pounds onions For the maintenance of provincial jail, Santiago. Do. $0.15 1 can olive oil 2.25 1 string garlic · 40 25 pounds sugar .94 10 pounds red beans. .60 1 case vermicelli 1.50 50 pounds potatoes 1.50 20 pounds rice .50 1 case condensed milk 4.50 12.34 5 pounds onions For the maintenance of the Sisters of Mary. Do. .15 1 can olive oil 2.25 1 string garlic 25 pounds sugar .40 .94 10 pounds beans. 60 1 case vermicelli. 1.50 50 pounds potatoes 1.50 20 pounds rice. .50 1 case condensed milk 4.50 12.34 7 pounds onions. For the maintenance of Orphans' Home, Santiago. Do. .21 1 can olive oil 2.25 1 case condensed milk 4.50 1 string garlic .40 12 pounds red beans. .72 21 ..do 1 case vermicelli 60 pounds potatoes 25 pounds sugar 20 pounds rice.. 7 pounds onions 1.50 1.80 .94 .50 12.82 For the maintenance of encloistered nuns, Santiago. Do. . 21 1 can olive oil 2.25 1 case condensed milk 4.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 213 1 string garlic .40 12 pounds red beans. .72 100 pounds potatoes 3.00 25 pounds sugar .94 20 pounds rice .50 12.52 .do Do. 21 Jose G. Castellanos 2 cases vermicelli 3.00 2 cases condensed milk 9.00 36 pounds chicken peas 2.16 100 pounds potatoes 3.00 100 pounds rice. 2.50 30 pounds onions. .90 75 pounds sugar 2.81 1 string garlic .40 23.77 For the maintenance of St. Joseph Home, Santiago. Do. 21 Elijio Ros & C 2 cases vermicelli 3.00 2 cases condensed milk 9.00 36 pounds chicken peas 1.98 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 100 pounds rice. 2.50 30 pounds onions .90 75 pounds sugar 2.81 1 string garlic .40 25.09 ..do Do. 40 pounds onions 1.20 1 can olive oil 2.25 1 case condensed milk 4.50 40 pounds red beans.. 2.40 250 pounds rice. 6.25 2 cases vermicelli 3.00 100 pounds sugar. 3.75 1 string garlic. .40 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 28.25 For the maintenance of Orphans' Home, Santiago. Do. 2 cases condensed milk. 9.00 145 pounds red beans.. 8.70 200 pounds rice 5.00 2 cases vermicelli 3.00 100 pounds sugar 3.75 40 pounds onions 1.20 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 1 string garlic .40 35.55 .do Do. 1 can olive oil 2.25 ..do Do 128 pounds codfish. 7.36 200 pounds rice.. 5.00 100 pounds brown sugar. 3.75 70 pounds red beans. 4.20 1 case vermicelli 1.50 214 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 21 Elijio Ros & Co 40 pounds onions. 150 pounds potatoes 1 string garlic $1.30 4.50 .40 $27.91 Jose G. Castellanos 35 pounds fresh beef. For the maintenance of provincial Used and disposed of under direction jail, Santiago. 5.25 For the maintenance of encloistered of Jose M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Do. nuns. 35 pounds fresh beef. 5.25 ..do Do. 140 pounds fresh beef.. 21.00 For the maintenance of St. Joseph Do. Home. 140 pounds fresh beef. 21.00 .do Do. 35 pounds fresh beef. 5.25 For the maintenance of the Sisters Do. of Mary. Francisco Ortiz. 35 pounds fresh beef. 315 pounds fresh beef. 315 pounds fresh beef.. 150 pounds fresh beef.. 200 pounds fresh beef. 4 sacks charcoal 100 sticks wood • 5.25 ..do Do. 47.25 For the maintenance of Orphans' Do. Home. 47.25 .do Do. 22.50 For the maintenance of provincial Do. 30.00 jail. do Do. $3.40 .90 4.30 For the maintenance of encloistered nuns. Do. 5 sacks charcoal 4.25 For the maintenance of Sisters of Mary. Do. 3 sacks charcoal. $2.55 300 sticks wood 2.70 5.25 For the maintenance of St. Joseph Home. Do. Carbonell Bros. & Co 15 blankets 11.25 4 towels .80 12.05 For the maintenance of provincial jail. Do. 60 pounds fresh beef. 9.00 ...do Do. 140 pounds fresh beef. 21.00 For the maintenance of St. Joseph Home. Do. 35 pounds fresh beef. 5.25 For the maintenance of encloistered nuns. Do. 35 pounds fresh beef. 5.25 For the maintenance of Sisters of Do. Mary. 315 pounds fresh beef. 47.25 For the maintenance of Orphans' Do, Home. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 215 P. S. Lawton Antonio Veloso Camp Bros Flint, Eddy & Co 1 desk 12.00 For office of department of public | Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, roads, Santiago. Second United States Cavalry. 1 office chair 3.00 ..do Do. 1 desk 10.00 .do Do. 12 empty barrels. 10.00 For use of department of public Do. roads, Santiago. 5 barrels white cement 13.75 .do Do. 20 | Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 pounds blue paint $0.30 1 pound black paint. .15 3 paint brushes. .95 1.40 For repairs on arsenal, Santiago, Cuba. Do. Serapio Reyes 5 barrels lime. 2.50 1 pannier sand Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 reams paper .60 3.10 do Do. 5.50 1 box pens.... .70 1 bottle ink. 1.10 1 bottle mucilage. .10 6 penholders .25 7 bracket lamps, complete. 21.00 6 buckets. 3.60 1 water cooler 5.00 • 6 brooms 1.80 6 notebooks 2.40 1 alarm clock. 1.50 5 pounds wire nails .40 1 hammer .75 1 saw 1.50 Elwell Mercantile Co Juragua Iron Co. Elwell Mercantile Co Ros Bros.. Arredondo & Betancourt.. 1 chisel. 1.00 46.60 For the local department of rural guard, Santiago. Do. 7,298 feet lumber 238.17 For use of department of public roads, Do. Santiago. 297 tons stone 177.00 .do Do. 26,814 feet lumber $894. 26 3,428 pounds corrugated iron. 205.68 1,099.94 1,142 feet lumber 41.11 do ...do 8 rubber stamps 1.60 1 ink pad .40 2.00 F. Trenard 2 pounds Epsom salts For use in the office of the depart- ment of public works, Santiago. Do. Do. Used and disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. .40 1 bottle rapid balsam. 1.25 1 gallon alcohol 1.50 2 bottles turpentine .60 1 bottle iodide. 1.00 7 prescriptions.. 8.70 13.45 For the animals of the department of public roads, Santiago. Do. 216 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Brooks & Co. E. Aragon 500 pounds blasting powder. $60.00 For use of the department of public Used and disposed of under direction roads, Santiago. of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. 200 iron stakes. $32.01 1 cart shaft. 2.50 4 iron wedges. 1 valve 6 iron bolts 10.50 1.80 .30 200 iron stakes. 43.67 250 iron stakes. 40.48 131.26 .do Do. Julio Lusson, 1 sheepskin. 1.00 1 bottle harness ink 1.00 1 leather hide 8.00 10.00 For the stables of the department of roads, Santiago. Do. Pedro Belleau. Gutierrez Bros. 1 bottle harness dressing 3 journal books.... 1.00 ..do Do. $3.00 48 memorandum books. 12.00 15.00 For the office of the department of Do. public roads, Santiago. Carbonell Bros. & Co Juan E. Ravelo. 6 towels. 1.20 ..do Do. 3,925 blank forms. 33.70 .do Do. pound brass wire · $0.30 3 skeins cord .35 2 spittoons. 1.00 50 pounds wire nails. 4.00 5. 65 For use of the department of public roads, Santiago. Do. 12 rubber washers. $0.60 6 lanterns. 7.50 1 50-foot tapeline 1.50 105 pounds sledges. 16.80 O. Morales & Co Ros Bros. 10 pounds castile soap. 2,152 feet lumber. 26.40 1.50 79.67 ..do .do Do. Do. Repairs to palace building, Santiago, A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent, civil Cuba. department. Julian Endoya Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, com- missary of subsistence, U.S. V. 37 barrels cement 83.25 .do Do. 10 pounds soap $0.40 72 rolls toilet paper. 4.32 4.72 ,680 rations. 85.56 For use at palace building, Santiago. Subsistence supplied to destitutes, Do. Do. Santiago. Date. 1900. Feb. 20 23 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 217 Gutierrez Bros. 6 bottles red ink. 1.80 For use at department headquarters, Santiago, Cuba. Do. Second Lieut. M. E. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry. 44 Springfield carbines. $504.24 3,000 rifle balls 55.50 4 arm chests.. 24.00 583.74 Supplied rural guard, Santiago, Cuba Do. Serapio Reyes 4 panniers sand 2.40 For repairs to palace building, San- tiago. Do. 20 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 24 sheets blotting paper $1.68 1 box Falcon pens. .70 1 pair hinges 30 1 pound wire nails. .08 2 panes glass.. 1.50 6 Yale locks. 1.50 1 barrel cement 5. 15 6 bottles red ink. 1.80 4 padlocks.. 1.00 4 hasps 1.00 1 French lock 2.50 2 sponges... .30 17.61 ..do Do. Elijio Ros & Co. Bme. Mestre. Boulanger & Co 15 pounds salt .14 For use in the palace stables, Santi- ago, Cuba. Do. 100 blank forms 4.00 For use at department headquarters, Do. Santiago, Cuba. 13 electric bulbs. $4.70 1 electric lamp 3.50 1 electric lamp locket .30 8.50 Virginio Porro 2 pairs strap hinges. .15 For use in palace building, Santiago, Cuba. Do. 1 hasp .25 1 padlock. .25 .65 For use in property warehouse, San- tiago. Do. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan.. Graham, Hinkley & Co.. Studebaker Bros.. Smith, Worthington & Co.. 1 set double harness. 3,600 pounds ice 18.00 Furnished the palace building, San- Do. tiago, Cuba. 3 water-closets. 62.40 .do Do. 1 surrey - 175.00 Furnished department headquarters, Do. Santiago, Cuba. 75.00 ...do Do. John Danner Co. Geo. Freemann & Co H. J. McCoy 2 bookcases. 27.90 Furnished the palace, Santiago, Cuba. Do. 3 plate-glass plates 15.00 For instrument cabinet, civil hos- Do. pital, Santiago. 3,000 brick. $19.50 8 iron castings. 47.53 67.08 Furnished the engineeer depart- ment, Santiago, Cuba. Do. Horace Ingersoll 40,000 pounds oats 496.00 10,000 pounds bran 98.00 56,498 pounds hay 485.88 1,079.88 Furnished the animals of the sani- tary department, Santiago, Cuba. Do. 218 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Boston & Lockport BlockCo. 1 complete pump. John Polhemus Co. 500 tags Joseph Breck & Sons.. 72 brooms Chas. H. Vass 180 street brooms 180 broom handles ..do $52.00 Furnished to the engineer depart- A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent, civil ment, Santiago, Cuba. 1.50 .do 30.00 108.00 15.00 Furnished the sanitary department, Santiago, Cuba. ..do department. Do. Do. Do. Do. Francisco Cruz Pierce Well Engr. Co. Flint, Eddy & Co.. 1 iron tub 4 galvanized steel windmills. 4.00 For the residence of the commanding officer, Santiago. Do. 606.00 Furnished department of ports and Do. harbors, Santiago. 4,000 bushels oats.. 888 bales hay $2,000.00 1,369.43 3, 369.43 Furnished to the stables of rural Do. Guards, civil hospital, and sanitary department, Santiago. Virginio Porro 1 house broom. .35 Furnished palace stables, Santiago, Do. Cuba. 1 gallon fish oil.. 1 lock 1.00 .do Do. .25 Furnished palace building, Santi- Do. ago, Cuba. 1 pair hinges 30 do Do. 1 pair chest handles. .40 do Do. 10 sheets sandpaper .14 .do Do. 5 gallons turpentine. 3.75 do Do. 1 lock .50 do Do. 1 horse mane brush .30 do Do. 1 pound brass polish .60 do Do. 1 lantern globe. .25 do Do. 144 screws 2.40 do Do. 1 pair brass hinges .60 do Do. 1 brass door handle .40 do Do. 1 lock .25 .do Do. 1 varnish brush .25 do Do. 3 locks. 1.35 Furnished officers' quarters, Santi- Do. ago, Cuba. 2 packages tacks .20 .do Do. 1 grinding stone.. 1 lock 30.00 do Do. .45 .do Do. 43.74 Boulanger & Co 22 | O. Morales & Co 12 electric bulbs. .4.20 Do. 8 ounces sulphuric acid 1 bottle sulphuric acid $0.10 40 2 bottles nitric acid. 80 Date. 22 1900. Feb. 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 219 2 bottles nitric acid. .80 1 pounds castile soap. 22 2.32 For use in palace building, Santiago. Used and disposed of under direction of A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent, civil department. 22 | Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 stable fork. .80 1 currycomb. 30 1 curry brush. 25 1 mane brush. .40 1.75 Furnished palace stables, Santiago, Cuba. Do. 20.....do 1 box pens. 1.25 Furnished civil department, military Do. headquarters, Santiago. 1 barrel cement 5. 15 For repairs of palace building, San- Do. tiago. 4 panes glass. 3.00 ..do Do. 15 pounds copper. 7.75 .do Do. 6 nipples .30 .do Do. 6 unions 1.20 do Do. 2 pounds solder. 1.00 .do Do. 10 pairs hinges.. 3.20 do Do. 1 lock. .50 .do Do. 24 sheets sandpaper .30 do Do. 288 screws 1.45 do Do. 1 reducer .15 do Do. 1 barrel cement 5.15 .do Do. 5 pounds nails.. .25 .do Do. 1 nipple .10 do Do. 1 reducer .20 do Do. 3 feet pipe .36 do Do. 4 L's 1.25 .do Do. · 1 reducer .10 .do Do. 1T .10 .do Do. 2 screw eyes .10 ..do Do. 2 valves 1.50 .do Do. 1 pane glass.. 1.00 .do Do. 2 brooms.. .70 .do Do. 1 water can… 1.50 .do Do. 1 barrel cement 5. 15 .do Do. 2 feather dusters 1.00 do Do. 43.71 E. J. Soltmann 3 rolls tracing cloth 18.24 2 rolls blue-print paper. 11.90 144 lead pencils... 6.80 50 yards coronet paper 5.35 36 bottles Higgins's ink. 6.75 12 bottles crystalline ink. 1.80 50.84 Furnished to the engineer depart- ment, Santiago, Cuba. Do. 1 box pens.. 24 lead pencils.. 36 steel erasers. .83 4.80 2.88 220 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 22 E. J. Soltmann 24 typewriter erasers.. 72 lead pencils. $1.20 6.80 36 bottles W. P. Higgins's ink 6.75 1 coil plumb line and bob. 4.80 320 yards drawing paper. 50.90 2 rolls tracing cloth 28.96 1 roll tracing paper. 3.50 12 pencil pointers 2.64 2 pairs paper shears 1.90 12 paper weights.. 3.00 1 eyelet punch 2.50 2 bottles paste 1.00 10 yards greystone paper 3.60 6 order books. 2.34 1 case pens 7.22 1 pair dividers. 7.85 3 drawing scales. 7.50 1 T-square 3.00 1 straightedge 13.20 2 angles.. 2.60 2 tape couplings. 70 2 paper fasteners. 4.66 1 bow divider. 1 drawing pen. 2.50 4.25 1 transit 186.00 1 engineer's level 90.00 1 rod 14.00 1 pole 4.00 1 rubber T-square 2.00 1 rubber straightedge 1.75 1 scale. 2.50 1 section liner. 1.95 2 50-foot tapelines 11.90 2 protractors.. .80 15 lead pencils 94 24 lead pencils 1.80 1 box rubber erasers. 2.00 15 bottles Higgins's ink 2.81 1 box thumb tacks 2.10 6 level books 3.88 2 field books. 1.46 Disposition and use. Remarks. $181.88 Furnished to the engineer depart- Used and disposed of under direction ment, Santiago, Cuba. of A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent, civil department. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 221 First Lieut. R. L. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. 6 field books.. 3.88 1 roll tracing cloth 13.92 2 boxes tracing-cloth powder .30 50 yards blue-print cloth 14.45 50 yards blue-print paper. 6.95 50 yards blue-print paper. 6.75 50 yards drawing paper 3.60 40 yards drawing paper 10.90 20 yards drawing paper 6.50 397. 14 ..do Do. O. Morales & Co 1 box poison, rough on rats .40 5 sulphate of ammonia .75 60 sheets filtering paper .60 1.45.....do E. Oragon 9 iron straps and 18 iron bolts 23.76 4 iron rods. 6.80 1 stud bolt. .80 Ros Bros. Juragua Iron Co. Elwell Mercantile Co. 11,057 feet lumber 3 wooden water tanks 1,983 feet lumber $63.45 31.36 409. 10 255.00 For the Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago, Cuba. For repairs on docks, Santiago, Cuba. Two for Morro Castle and one for Palma Soriana waterworks, Cuba. For Morro Castle waterworks, Santi- ago. Do. Do. Do. Do. 3,690 feet lumber 118.08 181.53 For storage yard for sewer and water pipe, Santiago, Cuba. Do. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan.. Carbonell Bros. & Co. Virginio Porro.. 4,750 pounds ice 23.75 Furnished engineer office, Santiago, Do. Cuba. 6 towels 1.75 .do Do. 4 bushings. 1 flange. $2.00 1.00 3.00 For Morro Castle waterworks, Santi- ago. Do. Ros Bros. Gutierrez Bros. E. Aragon 8 hinges 2 iron locks. 580 feet lumber 22.70 For the city waterworks, Santiago, Do. Cuba. 250 feet lumber. 8.75 .do Do. 2 boxes pens. 1.40 Supplied the engineer office, Santi- ago, Cuba. $7.50 1.80 20 Serapio Reyes 25 barrels lime. 9.30 15.00 .do Do. Furnished the city waterworks, Santiago. Do. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 pounds of blue paint, $0.60 1 bottle turpentine. .15 6 street lamps 18.00 2 bronze globe valves 40.00 58.75 Furnished the engineer department, Santiago, Cuba, Do. 2 tees 1,70 222 PERSONAL PROPERTY. First Lieut. R. L. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 20 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 4 ells $3.00 1 reducer. .50 1 flange.. 1.50 1 bib 1.25 3 nipples. 1.50 1 ell .15 1 reducer. .10 1 plug .60 $10.30 Furnished the engineer department, dock repairs, Santiago. Elwell Mercantile Co. 112 feet lumber. 3.58 .do Do. 660 feet lumber. 21.11 .do Do. 72 feet lumber. 2.30 .do Do. E. Aragon 2 wrenches $3.00 24 spikes.. 1.68 4.68 do Do. Ros Bros. 765 feet lumber. 28.30 113 feet lumber. 4.06 32.36 Furnished the engineer department, city waterworks, Santiago. Do. Serapio Reyes 1 sack lime .60 Furnished waterworks, Palma Sori- ano, Cuba. Do. Elwell Mercantile Co. 5 sheets galvanized-iron roofing. 400 feet lumber. $12.80 4.20 17.00 ..do Do. 78 feet lumber 2.49 Furnished engineer department, San- tiago, Cuba. Do. 3,780 feet lumber. 120.96 Furnished city waterworks, Santiago, Do. Cuba. Bme Mestre E. Aragon 100 blank forms 1.00 Furnished engineer's office, Santiago. Do. 1 sheet-iron plate.. 8 cast-iron catch basins $18.74 70.00 88.74 Furnished engineer department, San- tiago, Cuba. Do. 1 globe valve 2.25 Virginio Porro.. 1 grate handle. .60 2.85 ..do Do. 1 coil barbed wire 4.00 2 pounds staples.. .30 4.30 do Do. 1 foot valve. 1.75 3 nipples. .45 1 reducer .50 2.70 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 223 23 | Virginio Porro.. 3 bushings.. Sabanillo & Marotto R.R 2 sledges.. Elwell Mercantile Co 96 feet lumber. .80 Furnished the Morro Castle water- works, Santiago. 2.00 Furnished the engineer department, Santiago, Cuba. 3.07 Furnished street-repairing depart- ment, Santiago. Do. Do. Do. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 4 slide bolts $0.60 Furnished engineer department for Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago. Do. 1 check valve .90 .do Do. 2 globe valves.. 1.80 do Do. 3 unions .75 .do Do. 2 nipples .20 .do Do. 4 ells .40 .do Do. 1 reducer 10 .do Do. 4 iron bolts. .20 .do Do. 15 pounds screws. 1.50 Furnished engineer department for Do. street repairing, Santiago. 1 hatchet. 1.35 ..do Do. 15 pounds screws. 1.50 ...do Do. 9.35 5 valves 3.85 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago. Do. 2 iron plates.. $0.75 5 reducers 2.25 1 length pipe. 2.35 2 ells .24 2 globe valves 4.25 2 iron plates.. 1.30 1 tee. 50 1 reducer. 40 12 iron bolts.. 50 24 iron washers 15 72 pounds iron 2.88 2 ells .20 6 iron bolts .18 2 valves 4.50 1 length pipe. 2.66 4 reducers 1.20 2 ells .20 1 hatchet. Virginio Porro E. Aragon. Elwell Mercantile Co Ros Bros E. Aragon 540 feet twine 500 staples. 5,408 feet lumber 1 piece lumber 2 globe valves 2 tees 2 bushings. 5 nipples .70 $2.50 50 40 60 8598 25.71 Furnished Palma Soriano water- Do. works, Cuba. 1.00 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Do. Santiago. Do. 5.00 .do 163.34 .do Do. 12.00 Furnished engineer department, Santiago, Cuba. Do. 28 224 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Used and disposed of under direction of First Lieut. R. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. E. Aragon 1 plug $0.15 1 check valve 1.00 24 pounds packing 1.57 $6.72 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago. 101 pounds iron 9.09 .do 3 bushings.. $0.85 3 ells 30 1 union. .30 20 feet pipe 1.60 1 brass globe valve 1.25 1 union. .25 24 pounds packing 2.00 1 nipple • .50 2 ells.. 1.60 1 bushing. 1 nipple .25 .35 1 bushing. 60 5 lengths pipe 11.39 2 iron clamps. 1.20 22.44 Furnished San Juan pumping station, Do. Cuba. Virginio Porro 2 gallons boiled oil 1.40 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Do. Santiago. 1 union. .60 3 ells 80 2 tees .65 888 .do Do. ..do Do. .do Do. 18 pounds bolts. 1.80 .do Do. 6 machetes 7.50 do Do. 1 steel file .55 .do Do. 1 globe valve 6.50 ..do Do. 1 nipple 1 reducer 1 flange. .40 .do Do. .30 ..do Do. 1.00 .do Do. 2 pounds bolts. .25 Furnished the engineer department, Do. Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago. 4 unions. 1.20 .do Do. 1 faucet .50 ..do Do. 2 pounds bolts. .20 .do Do. 2 pounds white lead. .20 .do Do. 2 pounds red lead .16 ..do Do. 5 pounds packing 1.25 .do Do. 24 washers. .05 do Do. Date. 1900. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 225 3 ells 1.05 .do Do. 2 chisels 2.00 ..do Do. 1 bushing. .25 do Do. 14 pairs strap hinges. 2.80 .do Do. 1 reducer .40 .do no. 2 complete locks 80 .do Do. 1 nipple 30 .do Do. 2 iron hooks 1 nipple 20 do Do. · 30 do Do. 1 hoe .30 do Do. 1 valve 2.00 .do Do. 11 pounds packing 2.75 ..do Do. 2 air cocks. .80 .do Do. 1 union 35 .do Do. • 2 valves 1 flange.. 1 valve 6 ells 1 check valve. 1.80 .do Do. .60 .do Do. 1.25 .do Do. 36 .do Do. 90 .do Do. 2 ells .30 do Do. 1 check valve 1.00 do Do. 1 T .30 do Do. 5 gallons cylinder oil. 3.50 .do Do. 2 gallons cocoa oil. 1.00 .do Do. 1 squirt oil can 30 .do Do. 1 funnel .85 .do Do. 2 tube brushes. 3.00 .do Do. 1 vise 10.56 .do Do. 3 yards hemp. .30 .do Do. 65.63 24 steel picks 18.00 18 pick handles. 3.38 24 shovels 13.00 3 sleeves.. .83 6 faucets.. 7.50 5 pounds rivets. 1.25 3 sleeves. 1.10 6 lengths pipe 5. 14 • 2 ells .77 1 male plug .08 1 tapeline 2.00 74 pounds steel 11.84 3 cans white zinc. 6.48 10 gallons tar. 2.50 2 gallons linseed oil 1.40 3 sleeves. 1.10 2 small pulleys .20 2 lengths pipe 2.17 1 sleeve. 5 lengths pipe 1 T. .83 4. 24 .66 11148-w w- -15 226 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 28 Virginio Porro. 1900. 60 feet rope. Barber Asphalt Paving Co.. 2,000 brick.. $1.60 $86.07 Furnished the city waterworks, Santiago. 40.00 For the street improvements, Santi- ago, Cuba. Used and disposed of under direction of First Lieut. R. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. Do. Do. Used and disposed of under direction of First Lieut. R. L. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. 487 barrels cement 230.4 cubic yards stone. 170.1 cubic yards sand. 55 cubic yards concrete 850 sticks wood. 3,027 feet lumber 1 barrel cement Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 12 balls twine $1,582.75 403. 21 309.58 401.50 8.50 68.94 3.25 2,777.73 ..do Do. 2.40 1 spirit level. 2.00 12 tin cups. .60 5.00 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago. 28 do 1 brace and bit 1.75 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago, Cuba. 1 can cylinder oil $4.25 1 can kerosene oil 1.75 1 lantern 1.25 1 oil can .40 5 pounds oakum. .60 2 pounds packing. 1.00 D 1 monkey wrench. 1.50 1 hammer 1.00 12 pick handles. 3.00 14.75❘ Furnished Palma Soriana water- works, Cuba. Do. 4 ells 1.60 1 length pipe .90 4 ells .20 2 Ts... .14 2 Ls. .16 2 flanges. 1 lock. 1 slide bolt .10 1 sponge. 8899090 10 1.50 4.50 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Santiago. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY 227 1 washbasin .40 2 slide bolts .30 1.70 Furnished the engineer's office, San- tiago, Cuba. Do. 103 pounds iron bolts. 10.30 For wharf repairs, Santiago, Cuba . Do. 1 steel file $0.25 1 oil can.. 1.25 4 iron bolts .20 5 balls twine .25 1 T .80 2 flanges. 1.50 4.25 Furnished Morro Castle waterworks, Do. Santiago. 70 pounds wire nails. 5.60 .do Do. 2 bends $0.80 2 nipples.. .60 5 pounds nails. 60 12 pick handles. 2.50 6 large hoes 4.50 1 pipe wrench. 1 T 4 Ls 1 T • 3.25 .40 1.60 .20 6 Ls. 1.35 2 reducers .65 2 balls lamp wick .10 10 lengths pipe 26.65 5 pounds waste. .60 1 steel file .50 10 gallons oil 7.00 1 lamp.. 2.50 10 tons coal. 110.00 2 empty barrels 2.00 1 length pipe….. .68 12 balls valve packing .60 12 saw files 1.25 2 Ts 1.60 3 globe valves. 27.00 1 spirit level.. 2.00 6 rules. 2.40 24 tin cups. 1.10 1 pound black paint. 30 2 pounds black paint. 30 1 bottle cocoa oil 20 1 complete washstand. 3.25 12 sledge handles 2.40 3 enameled trays 3.00 1 broom .35 1 monkey wrench. 2.00 2 reducers .60 1 monkey wrench 1.25 1 journal book 3.00 228 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 1900. Feb. 28 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 3 pounds red lead $0.24 1 gallon boiled oil. .75 gallon lubricating oil. 75 1 gallon cylinder oil. .90 4 Ls. 1.60 1 length pipe .90 4 Ls. 2 Ts.. .20 .14 2 Ls. .16 2 flanges. 1.40 1 ruler .60 1 ream paper 3.50 72 memorandum pads 5.40 12 ax handles 3.00 24 writing pads.. 2.16 1,000 feet steel wire. 4.38 4 glasses 1.00 2 molds. 1.00 100 feet rope. 1.75 1 union .50 1 flange .55 60 iron rings. 1.00 1 wire cutter. .25 2 pounds copper wire. 1.00 2 saw files .30 3 frames... 8.25 4 glass plates 1.00 $261.76 Furnished the engineer department, Santiago, Cuba. 22, 471.03 1900. ( Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Henry Page, acting collector of customs, disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Angel Arrebela. Corrales & Co. Bernabe Sanchez Adan 1,200 blank forms. 1 marine glass . 2,368 feet lumber $10.00 Used in the custom-house office, Nue- vitas. 10.00 Used in connection with the customs 79.76 service. do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 229 Triante & Son 2 gallons linseed oil $2.10 1 broom .40 2 cuspidors 1.75 2 towels 1.00 1 paint brush 40 5 gallons mineral oil 2.00 2 waste paper baskets 3.60 11.25 Used in custom-house, Neuvitas Alfredo Heredia. Lime 3.40 Used in repair of custom-house build- | Quantity not stated. ing. Total. 114.41 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Eleutheros H. Cooke, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 1 Studebaker Bros. Co., of 2 sprinklers and accessories New York. 5 Luis S. Gongalez.. 28 Regino Zameza. 7 tons lime 48 hammers 20 28 Francisco Cabanas Luis S. Gongalez... 2 buckets. 7 tons lime 6 tons lime Total $700.00 | Used in sprinkling streets of Cardenas. 45.50 $35.86 Used for sanitary purposes at Cardenas Used for sanitation.... 2.00 .do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 37.86 45.50 39.00 867.86 Used for sanitary purposes at Cardenas| ..do [Personal property purchased by Capt. E. A. Ellis, Eighth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Used in office of custom-house, Guan- tanamo. 1900. Feb. 20 D. A. Tower. 1,000 paper clips.. $2.00 3 arm rests 1.50 1 letter tray .15 6 ruling pens .38 576 rubber bands 1.94 • 72 sheets blotting paper 1.80 2 boxes carbon paper. 3.80 1 ream toilet paper. .74 200 envelopes. 1.75 $14.06 Harris Bros. & Co.. Felt & Tarrant Manufac-1 comptometer 5 reams writing paper. 10.20 125.00 ..do .do turing Co. C. Branet & Co 2 hatchets 1.60 .do 230 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. E. A. Ellis, Eighth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 1900. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 500 envelopes. $2.00 4 blank books 2.65 12 penholders 70 6 bottles red ink 1.50 1 sack lime .80 1 whitewash brush .30 tanamo. .do ..do .do Used in cleaning and disinfecting premises in the custom-house at Guantanamo. .do Used in office of cústom-house, Guan- 3 packages blue paint .55 .do 2 pounds glue 40 .do 1 can prepared paint 2.25 .do 1 liter turpentine. .30 ..do $11.45 Jose Moralles. 1 desk brush. .40 Used in office of custom-house at Guantanamo. Francisco Fernandez. 1 cake soap. 12 towels $2.30 45 2.75 .do Total 165. 46 [Personal property purchased by Maj. John G. Davis, surgeon, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 1 Manuel Johnson 3,928 pounds sulphur Used by the sanitary department in general disinfecting at Habana, Cuba. .do ...do Used in the bromatological labora- tory, Habana, Cuba. $151.77 456 pounds muriatic acid. 36.48 14 demijohns alcohol. 45.50 .do 21-liter glass tunnels .60 10 demijohns distilled water. 12.50 1 pound gum arabic. 1.00 .do 1 pound lampblack. pound turpentine. pound linseed oil. 25 .do .06 .do .06 do 20 yards rubber tubing 5.50 ..do 12 6-ounce bottles 1.40 do 6 2-ounce dropping bottles 65 .do 6 250-gram bottles 90 do. 1 pound alcohol 40 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 231 9 Solana & Co y 1 1 ounce canadensio balsam 2 chamois .05 1.40 .do ...do Spanish gold 258.52 Reduced to United States currency $237.17 1,000 blank forms... $4.50 6 sheets white paper. .60 7 blank books 10.50 1,000 blank forms. 5.50 100 blank forms 3.75 1,000 blank forms. 11.00 300 blank forms 12.50 Used in rendering yellow fever re- ports at Habana, Cuba. Used in the office of the sanitary de- partment at Habana, Cuba. Used for reports of contagious dis- eases by the sanitary department at Habana, Cuba. Used for orders to owners of horses by the sanitary department at Ha- bana, Cuba. Used for statistics for December, 1899, by the sanitary department at Ha- bana, Cuba. Used for death reports by sanitary departments. Used for statistics for the year 1899 by the sanitary departments. Spanish gold 48.35 Reduced to U. S. currency 44.36 675 pounds ice. $3.03 775 pounds ice.. 3.49 shellac. .23 5 demijohns alcohol. 16.25 472 pounds muriatic acid. 37.80 950 pounds sulphur.. 35.63 500 pounds bichloride mercury 550.00 1-pound cotton .35 6.52 Used in the office of the sanitary de- partment at Habana, Cuba. Used by the sanitary department in general disinfecting at Habana, Cuba. ..do ..do ..do Used in the bromatological labora- tory at Habana, Cuba. 6 cakes soap 2.50 .do 6 cakes sopolio .65 ..do 3 pounds bicarbonate soda .18 ..do pound gutta gum... .50 ..do 6 pounds sulphate ether. 3.60 .do 4 pounds muriatic acid. 2.00 ..do 8 pounds sulphuric acid. 4.00 do 3 pounds alcohol 1.80 do 2 pounds acetic acid. 80 ..do 2 packages filter paper .90 .do 2 pounds iron turpentine. 2.50 1 pound perchloride iron .35 For filters used in the bromatological laboratory at Habana, Cuba. Used in the bromatological labora- tory at Habana, Cuba. 10 Nueva Fabriache Hielo 12 | Manuel Johnson 232 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John G. Davis, surgeon, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 12 Manuel Johnson. 1 saw $1.75 Used in the bromatological labora- tory at Habana, Cuba. 3 demijohns distilled water. 3.75 .do 1 pound whiting .05 do 1 pound nitrate soda .25 .do 2 chamois 2.00 .do 1 jar beef extract.. .42 do 4 ounces granulated peptona. 2.00 .do 3 ounces gelatin. .15 2 pounds carbolic acid 1.00 1 pound case dissecting sterilizer 11.00 12 funnels 4.30 12 100-gram bottles 6.00 .do ..do For arranging burnishing espectro- scope used in the bromatological laboratory at Habana, Cuba. For analysis used in the bromatolog- ical laboratory at Habana, Cuba. Used in the bromatological labora- tory at Habana, Cuba. 1 pound chlorate potash. .50 .do · 26 kilos quicksilver 55.65 .do 2 pounds chloroform 2.00 .do 6 pounds liquid ammonia 3.00 .do 3 pounds linen waste. 1.95 .do pound rasped guariac .05 .do square meter asbestus 8 sheets emery paper. 100 sheets filter paper 1.30 .do • .30 ..do .60 129 pounds muriatic acid. Spanish gold 768.38 Reduced to United States currency $704.84 10.32 ..do Used for disinfecting services at Habana, Cuba. Total 992.89 [Personal property purchased by Isaac Carrillo, paymaster of the superior court (audiencia) of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Ruiz & Bro 1,000 blank forms. 6 spools thread $5.50 1.80 1 quire writing paper. .50 1 memorandum book. 1.00 1 penholder 60 1 dozen elastic bands. .20 Spanish gold 9.60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 233 For the fiscal's office of the superior court (audiencia), Habana. Reduced to U. S. currency $8.72 ....do 2,500 sheets official paper. 2,000 blank forms. Spanish gold . Reduced to U. S. currency $19.50 9.50 29.00 26.36 .do Harris Bros. & Co. Jose Huguet. Jose Lopez 6 sheets paper for typewriter. $0.40 1 bottle oil, "Three in one" .35 .75 .do 5 reams writing paper. 9.00 .do 1 penal code book $20.00 Jose Copez.. C. M. Rich. Harris Bros. & Co. Pedro M. Betancourt 1 jurisprudence book. Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency 6 liters ink. 1.75 21.75 19.58 .do • 5.40 .do 1,000 official envelopes 5.50 .do 1 eyelet punch... $2.00 1 box eyelets for punch. .25 2.25 ..do 50 sheets paper for typewriter. 2.00 2 punches 3.00 500 fasteners for punch. .50 5.50 ..do Daniel Hernandez. Ice 2.40 .do 5 blankets 1.50 ..do 5 penholders 2.00 .do 4 brooms 1.95 .do 3 bottles muriatic acid .72 .do Chloride of potash. .50 ..do Soap.. .50 .do 9.57 Ruiz & Bro 2,000 blank forms. 10.00 6 reams writing paper. 19.75 • .45 Daniel Hernandez. Ruiz & Bro Total 5 paper blotters.. 2 boxes pens. 2 pencils.. Spanish gold 1.65 30 • 32.15 Reduced to U.S. currency 29.22 .do • Ice 3.00 .do 1 rubber stamp $3.25 20 portfolios 4.25 1 large letter portfolio. 3.00 Spanish gold 10.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 9.54.....do 134.39 Amount purchased not specified. Do. Do. Used by Francisco Noval and Marti Fiscal. Amount purchased not specified. 234 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 28 Senesio Permit 3 barrels. $3.00 4 galvanized-iron buckets. 4.00 $7.00 For use barracks and quarters, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Nicola Manzino 500 sacks lime 675.00 Felix Torres. 39 cartloads stone 91.65 39 cartloads stone 91.65 For use in sanitation, Sancti Spiritus and adjacent towns in Cuba. Used in paving streets at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. .do 40 cartloads stone 94.00 .do 'Rafael, Costa · Fernando Garcia. 4 wheelbarrows 13.40 .do 8 pounds blue $1.60 4 paint brushes.. 1.20 3 pounds glue .75 2 packages black paint.. .30 1 pound ocher... 10 1 bottle rum…………. .10 2 brooms .20 300 pounds corn 3.60 8 pounds blue 1.60 2 pounds glue .50 1 package black paint. .15 bottle rum... .05 4 paint brushes.. 1.20 16 pounds glue 3.20 2 pounds ocher .20 5 pounds glue 1.25 1 piece soap 10 2 sponges 30 1 package black paint. 30 1 bottle rum 10 2 empty barrels. 60 2 cans 20 4 pounds blue ……………… 1.20 4 pounds blue 80 1 pound glue .25 300 pounds corn 3.60 4 pounds blue 80 2 pounds glue 50 1 pound ocher ……………………… 10 2 brushes 60 1 package black paint. 15 bottle rum .05 pounds blue .80 4 brushes 1.20 2 pounds glue .50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 235 36.70 Used in cleaning and painting hos- pital at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Used in repairing barracks and quar- ters, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Used in connection with public works at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use of sanitation at Sancti Spir- itus, Cuba. 1 pound ocher .10 package black paint. 15 bottle rum…………. 05 2 brooms 20 1 piece soap .10 243298 2 sponges 30 2 pounds glue 50 8 pounds blue 1.60 1 package black paint…. .15 bottle rum .05 2 pounds blue 60 Nicolas Manzini. 4 pounds blue Glue and ocher. bottle rum 73 sacks sand 300 pounds corn 3.60 80 30 05 .75 30 panner sand 3.00 3.75 M. Gulierrer. 100 pounds blasting powder 90.00 Nicolas Manzine. Olazar & Torre 600 sacks lime 810.00 5 picks with handles. $8.75 12 pounds powder 10.00 30 yards fuse.. 1.50 14 yards rope 40 carts stone .15 20. 40❘ Used in constructing public roads at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Used in paving streets in Sancti Spir- itus, Cuba. Used in connection with sanitation, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 8.40 Use of the Cuban destitute at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Miscellaneous ..do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Felix Torres Olazar & Torre 94.00 2 mule collars $10.00 4 mule shoes.. 1.00 1 pair brakes, complete. 12.00 6 pounds rope 1.20 1 axle box 2.50 1 empty barrel 4.00 30.70 Andres Quintero 12 yards cloth 2.40 15 yards canvas. 6.00 355 feet lumber 12.78 7 pounds tacks. .84 Spanish gold 13.62 Reduced to U.S. currency 1.36 F. Castella 4 pairs shoes. 12.26 6.00 Total 2, 084.91 236 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Oscar L. Durfee, superintendent Jaruco and Fernando Railroad, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Feb. 1 Alejandro Suen Balbin 1 door lock $0.80 Disposition and use. Used in the maintenance and opera- tion of the Jaruco and San Fer- nando Railroad. 30 screens 2 pounds glue 5 bottles turpentine .15 ..do .65 .do 1.75 do 2 varnish brushes 40 do Tacks .10 .do 12 sheets sandpaper .30 .do 6 bottles linseed 2.10 .do 4 pounds washing soda. 1.20 .do 1 blank book 1.40 do 6 packages tacks .75 do 1 steel file .80 do 2 straw brooms .70 .do 3 bottles turpentine 1.05 .do Spanish silver 12. 15 Reduced to U. S. currency. $9.72 19 Jose Llouis 45 pounds hemp. $10.35 do 4 assorted files 2.10 .do 1 saw file .45 .do 12 padlocks.. 18.00 ...do 30.90 21 Vicente Perez Fernandez... 3 pounds Spanish whiting. .30 do 5 bottles varnish 24 sheets emery paper 1 pound white paint. 19 D. G. Clark. Material. 28 Mariano Aragon. Lumber 27 | Francisco L. del Valle. 77 cubic meters wood 13 Guillermo Oria 1 flagstaff.. 8 | Alejandro Suero Balbin….. 1 pound glue 1 set blocks.. 3.00 .do .80 do 2.25 .do 6.35 26.60 22.00 2.00 $0.30 3.64 3.94 1 package rivets. .70 10 bottles linseed. 2.80 5 bottles turpentine 1.40 2 packages tacks .24 Quantity purchased not specified. ..do Used in reconstructing bridge on Jaruco and San Fernando Railroad. Used for fuel on engines on the Ja- ruco and San Fernando Railroad. Used in the improvement of the Ja- ruco and San Fernando Railroad. Used in the maintenance and opera- tion of the Jaruco and San Fer- nando Railroad. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 237 Spanish paper .10 5.24 do 2 packages tacks .24 12 sheets sandpaper .24 5.72 100 ties 75.00 Used in reconstructing the perma- nent way of the Jaruco and San Fernando Railroad. Quantity purchased not specified. 182.23 [Personal property purchased by Maj. George Le Roy Brown, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 19 P. Fernandez & Co. 8,000 envelopes 11 reams paper 5,800 blank forms. $29.00 For use in the custom-house, Cien- fuegos, Cuba. 23 M. Mestre $9.50 43.50 53.00 .do 27 F. Torre & Co. 1 celluloid rule. .75 1 blank book 1.25 3 wastebaskets 3.75 5.75 .do 28 J. W. Stom, postmaster. Jose Llovio. 50 registry stamps 5.00 .do 3 packages nails.. $0.60 5 door locks 4.50 2 packages nails. .40 288 screws. 1.55 10 pairs brass hinges. 2.00 20 insulators. 2.00 144 screws 30 2 pounds spikes. .20 70 insulators. 12.25 24 pounds spikes. .25 72 screws 60 2 blocks 3.60 8 pounds manila rope 1.60 2 hooks 80 10 insulators. 3.00 7 pounds spikes .70 50 pounds wire nails 3.25 1 pound nails. .10 37.70 Garriga & Figueras 1 barrel cement 6.00 22 yards molding. .98 35 tiles. 1.32 1,042 feet lumber. 41.27 49.57 Used in connection with telephone system in custom-house. Used in connection with repairs to custom-house. 238 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George Le Roy Brown, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. .50 $10.60 Used in connection with repairs to custom-house. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 28 Carlos J. Trujillo 5 slide bolts. 2 packages tacks 14 varas wire cloth. 1 lock. $1.30 .30 7.00 1.50 1 enameled basin 190.62 $6.60 6.00 5.00 2.25 1.05 1.95 1.80 ..90 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900. ] 1900. Feb. 3 Julio Senano 132 pounds bar iron. 6 hoes 6 assorted shovels 1 saw 7 pounds tubing. 1 can coal oil 2 tubular lanterns. 1 hatchet 1 cold chisel 1.00 Spanish gold. 26.55 Reduced to U. S. currency $23.90 For sanitary department at Remedios, Cuba. 12 water-closets, complete. 226.80 For use at orphan asylum, Remedios, Cuba. 2 barrels cement.. $10.35 20 pounds bar iron. .90 11.25 .do 1 keg tacks. 5.85 1 keg nails. 4.95 10.80 ..do 2 Rosendo Talacio. Piping and fittings. 9 Joaquin Vargas... 10 Federico Laredo. 50 sacks lime 36.67 105.00 .do Quantity purchased not specified. For use in connection with sanitary purposes, Caibarien. 1 iron tank 12.00 For use at orphan asylum, Remedios, Cuba. 11 | Gomez, O'Brien & Co 26 assorted lengths cast-iron pipe... $34.80 1 double Y. 1.60 1 hub. 70 2 traps. 4.80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 239 . 1 Y 1.00 1 taped cross 2.00 1 bend. 70 2 nipples 40 2 galvanized couplings. 50 1 cast-iron L. 90 2 bends. 1.40 1 bend .70 1 Y 1.00 320 feet galvanized pipe.. 60.40 2 galvanized unions.. .60 6 galvanized unions.. 2.40 18 self-closing locks 40.00 3 pounds galvanized T's. 1.05 5 pounds galvanized L's. 1.50 10 pounds galvanized nipples 3.00 5 pounds couplings. 1.50 22 pounds T's.. 6.50 18 pounds galvanized L's. 5.40 4 pounds bushings.. 1.20 4 galvanized crosses .90 3 hose bibbs 5.25 10 compression bibbs. 2 hose bibbs 8 bath plugs and stops. - 6 galvanized strainers.. 3.50 15.00 8.00 3.00 2 enameled-iron basins.. 2 lengths cast-iron pipe 2 cast-iron bends 20.00 2.40 1.40 233.50 For use in repairs at orphan asylum, Remedios, Cuba. 13 Gabriel Gonzalez. 1,025 roof tiles 30.75 20 sacks lime 14.00 Paints, oils, nails, brushes 29.19 Spanish silver 73.94 Reduced to U.S..currency 59.16 17 Jose Gruart. Lumber 144.60 21 Julio Senano 58 pounds elbows. $14.49 1T. For use in repairs to rural guard Specific use not more definitely stated. barracks, Remedios, Cuba. For use in repairs, "Sanitation” For use in repairs to orphan asylum, Remedios, Cuba. .10 .do 39 pounds T's. 9.75 .do 24 pounds nipples 8.57 .do 8 pounds plugs 2.12 .do 22 pounds bushings. 7.65 do 1½ pounds taps. .50 do 3 pounds plugs .90 do 5 universal unions. 5.70 do 1 bronze check 1.75 .do 391 pounds iron tubing. 31.28 .do 282 roof tiles. 19.74 240 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. . Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in repairs to orphan asylum, Remedios, Cuba. Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 21 Julio Senano 55 pounds galvanized-iron plate.... $6.60 262 pounds iron bars. 13.10 .do 13 pounds nails. 1.05 ..do 14 pounds iron plate. 102 hoops 11 pounds nuts. .84 .do 1.75 .do 2.75 .do 4 pounds washers. 1.15 .do 24 screws 14.45 .do 4 iron bolts 1.00 do 18 pounds crosses 4.50 .do 1 can tar. 2.00 .do 1 globe valve 7.00 .do • 1 scroll saw. .75 .do 116 pounds galvanized-iron tubing. 13.94 .do 2 whitewashing brushes 50 do - 2 metal bolts 50 do 58 screws 55 do 1 valve 1 valve 6 sheets sandpaper 1 steel file 1 ball thread. 25 pounds tacks 3.75 .do 4.50 .do .10 .do .15 .do .25 .do 1.80 do 4 cans white paint. 9.00 .do 9 liters burnt oil. 3.60 .do 1 paint brush .75 do 2 pounds white zinc. 20 .do 1 pound white zinc. .20 .do 3 iron plates, 10 screws 4.50 .do 36 pounds plate zinc. 5.40 do 209.38 Less value of property returned.. 7.95 $201.43 ..do Labor included in amount of bill. Specific use not more definitely stated. Total 1,065.11 [Personal property purchased by Capt. O. M. Lissak, Ordnance Department, United States Army, chief ordnance officer, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 3 Manuel Vila. 5 pounds sheet brass.. C. Torre & Co. 3 hinges $1.93 1.10 Used on the armory department. Used on the barracks and quarters at the pyrotechny at Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 241 Used on barracks and quarters at the pyrotechny, and miscellaneous. Used on barracks and quarters at the pyrotechny at Habana. 9 B. Rodriquez & Co. G. Gardner 10 pane glasses... 4.99 .do 2 cast-iron traps $0.80 6 pounds lead pipe. .48 1 brass flush pipe 1.75 1 barrel plaster of paris. 3.50 25 pounds yellow paint. .80 7.33 do Marina Sierra & C 99 pounds turpentine.. 10.89 84 pounds burnt oil.. 9.24 30 yards canvas.. 25.50 6 bolts .60 100 pounds yellow paint. 4.00 15 pounds black paint. 2.25 2 packages wire nails. .20 1 set metal numbers 1.25 12 bolts, rings. 40 2 pounds oxide copper. .60 1 can red paint. 1.00 2 cans white paint.. 4.00 Spanish gold 59.93 Less goods returned 17.40 Spanish gold 42.53 Reduced to U. S. currency 38.71 28 G. Gardner 1 Y branch $1.10 2 hubs 1.30 2 Y offsets 1.80 5 tees.. 6 elbows 2 plugs. 6 nipples 4 reducers 3 unions 1 cock 1.75 .93 .70 1.20 .60 1.05 .90 38 pounds lead. 1.90 2 pounds oakum. .36 13.59 Knight & Wall Co 2 cans vermilion paint 60 1 can blue paint. .40 5 pounds dry red paint. 1.50 2.50 do Marina Sierra & Co 50 pounds yellow paint. 1.25 10 pounds glue 2.50 Spanish gold 3.75 Reduced to U.S. currency 3.41 .do Total 73.56 11148-w w—16 242 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lockridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer, Cuban census, at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. 1900. Feb. 12 Amadio Garcia 845 feet lumber. 38 pounds nails. 16 J. Baumgarten & Sons. 1 dating stamp Total Amount. Disposition and use. $22.39 2.09 $24.48 3.50 Used for crating property for shipment For use on Cuban census, Santa Clara, Cuba. 27.98 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Matt. R. Peterson, commissary of subsistence, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 17 Swift, & Co 25 .do 25 Meret & Bros 25 Galban & Co 3,361 pounds fresh beef. $402.30 885.49 Issued to civil hospital, orphan and infirm asylum, Cardenas, Cuba. Issued to hospital and asylum at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Issued to hospital and asylum at Matanzas, Cuba. Issued to Cuban hospitals at Santa Clara, Cuba. 10,061 pounds fresh beef. 1, 331.07 6,774 pounds fresh beef 1,860 pounds fresh beef 2,382 pounds fresh beef 3,145 pounds fresh beef 634 pounds fresh beef. 365 pounds fresh beef. 17,000 pounds bacon. 3,100 pounds beans 850 pounds salt 900 pounds soap 222.64 285.18 Issued to city hospital and orphan asylum, Habana, Cuba. 424.58 Issued to hospital and orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, Cuba. 88.58 Issued to Cuban destitutes sick in hospital, Remedios, Cuba. 51.10 .do $1,509.60 71.30 6.16 34.47 9,060 pounds rice 650 pounds salt 247.33 4.87 Total 1,621.53 Issued to indigent Cubans in the de- partments of Matanzas and Santa Clara, Cuba. 252.20 do 5, 564.67 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 243. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 1 Francisco Peraza. 8 yokes oxen $856.80 Used in connection with aid to desti- Specific use not more definitely stated. tute. 12 Carlos Alfert 24 brooms 16.75 14 Juan Caserso 14 Jose Lopez 1 operating table 12 axes 8.00 Used for sanitation at Sagua la Grande. Used in public hospital at Corralillo Do. Do. $12.60 12 machetes 14.85 27.45 14 Carlos Alfert 24 hoes, spades. 11.04 Used in connection with aid to desti- tute. ..do Do. Do. Total 920.04 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. La Roy S. Upton, Second United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Tunas de Zaza, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 21 Harris Bros. & Co. 12 La Francisco tablets. $0.50 6 spring clasps.... .90 $1.40 For use in custom-house, Tunas de Zaza, Cuba. 28 J. Casaderall. 5 gallons mineral oil. 10 gallons water 2.00 .08 Alfred Stiefel. Rafael Casas. Ice Lime 2.08 16.60 do .do 1.00 For disinfecting sinks in custom- house, Tunas de Zaza, Cuba. Quantity purchased not stated. Do. Total 21.08 [Personal property purchased by Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 19 Joseph Woodrow 15 barrels Portland cement. 3,000 pounds quicklime $60.00 10.00 $70.00 Used in repairing supreme court building, Habana, Cuba. 3 barrels Portland cement. 2 barrels plaster of paris. 12.00 ..do 7.00 ..do Antonio Diaz. 4,229 feet lumber $255.13 1,710 varas molding 105.97 Spanish gold 361.10 .do Reduced to U.S. currency 326.80 244 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Quantity purchased not stated. Henry Piaggio 1 barrel metallic paint $31.20 Used in repairing supreme court building, Habana, Cuba. J. L. Mott Iron Works 1 beveled mirror $25.25 Used in furnishing supreme court building, Habana, Cuba. 120 yards linoleum 77.35 1 knife, 1 package molding nails.. 1.00 1 packing boy .75 .do Used in repairing supreme court building, Habana, Cuba. ...do Bagging .65 .do 105.00 B. Rodriquez & Bro The Bradley & Currier Co.. 38 swinging doors 481.46 do 1 judge's mahogany desk 2 lawyers' mahogany desks $360.00 214.00 2 fiscals' mahogany desks 148.00 1 clerk's mahogany desk 107.00 2 sections office railing. 133.00 1 box paneled railing 120.00 1,082.00 Used in furnishing supreme court building, Habana, Cuba. 1 brass rail, with standards and curtain. 150.00 1 brass gate, complete. 133.00 9 judges' chairs. 963.00 100 clerks' chairs. 1., 236.00 2 long seats.. 374.00 2,856.00 .do Torrices & Co 39 panes glass 6 pounds glue 24.00 1.50 32 packages wire nails. 3.70 4 pounds wire nails. .20 1 package copper nails. .40 1 gallon lubricating oil. .75 26 packages screws.. 7.10 216 bolts 26.35 202 pair hinges. 16.88 1 gallon alcohol. 1.00 120 sheets sandpaper 1.00 7 wrought-iron tubes. 3.69 58 locks. 36.10 22 door knockers. 3.27 1 can gasoline.. 2.00 4 barrels plaster of paris. 15.00 17 lock plates. 1.36 3 brooms.. 1.50 2 sheets tin. 20 Date. 1900. Feb. 19 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 245 M. P. Keefe 2 balls wicking. .10 4 packages chains. 3.00 280 12 pounds rubber sheeting. 1.88 200 window plates... 75 1 pound pumice stone. .10 122 pounds turpentine. 14.03 18 door springs. 7.20 1 grooving plane .75 - Spanish gold 173.81 Reduced to U. S. currency. 157.30 Used in repairing supreme court building, Habana Cuba. 1 Harvard lock. $2.50 .do 5 locks. 3.50 .do 24 cupboard catches. 3.50 .do 18 brass escutcheons. Alcohol Soap.. Pumice stone.. Shellac 1.50 .do 1.60 .do 50 .do .50 2.50 .do .do 16.10 5,144.86 Quantity purchased not stated. Do. Do. Do. Total [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Marcus B. Stokes, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs and disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900, as audited.] 1900. Feb. 28 D. A. Torrer 1 letter press. 4 bottles ink. $6.00 .60 $6.60 Used in the office of the collector of customs, Cardenas, Cuba. Rabel & Co. 12,000 pounds coal. 60.00 Used in the maintenance and operat- ing of customs launch, Cardenas. J. Martinez & Co. 72 rubber bands. $0.65 500 blank forms 2.00 300 blank forms 7.00 1 duster 1.00 200 blank forms 2.00 300 envelopes. 3.00 1 liter ink 1.00 1 blank book 1.75 1 blank book 9.00 1 bottle red ink. 60 500 blank forms 1.75 500 blank forms 2.75 300 blank forms 2.25 34.75 Used in the office of the collector of customs, Cardenas, Cuba. Luis Arechanderra. 2 brooms. 1.60 246 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Marcus B. Stokes, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs and disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 1899. Feb. 28 Luis Arechanderra. 1 duster 1 sponge. $0.25 .15 De Vila & Bro.. Marebona Perez & Co Ice 3.03 6 pounds copper. $2.00 | Used in the office of the collector of customs, Cardenas, Cuba. ..do $2.40 12 rubber rings 1.25 2 oil feeders 1.00 12 pencils. .75 6 cans polish 2.25 1 bucket. 1 brush .75 .75 1 broom .50 2 sponges .50 1 can olive oil 2.50 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.20 12 cakes sapolio 1.80 1 can mineral oil. 1.75 14 pounds rubber packing. 1. 13 1 bar soap 17 pounds hemp. 24 bolts 1 can white paint • 3.23 .63 .50 2.00 1 can red paint 1.13 2 brushes 1.00 1 liter turpentine .30 1 gallon burnt oil. 1.00 15 pounds manila rope 2.85 1 can white paint 2.00 1 gallon burnt oil 1.00 8 pounds rope 2.00 10 pounds hemp. 2.50 1 bottle turpentine .30 1 can green paint. 35 Spanish gold 39.32 Reduced to U. S. currency 3.58 Total 35.74❘ Used in the maintenance and oper- ating of customs launch, Cardenas, Cuba. 142. 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 247 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Alfred E. Kemington, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Mayari, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900, as audited.] 1 can paint. 4 yards duck 2 bottles turpentine $2.50 1.80 .60 1 bottle burnt linseed oil. .30 2 bottles varnish 2.00 Hipolito Gutierrez. $7.20 Use not stated. 6 sacks lime 7.50 For use in connection with sanitary purposes, Mayari, Cuba. Total 14.70 1900. Feb. 3 C. Grau. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Col. Charles F. Humphrey, deputy quartermaster-general, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 8 Joseph Woodrow 20 meters-gravel.. $50.00 Habana Electric Co 82 incandescent lights. Electric wire $328.00 225.00 Used in connection with military hospital No. 1. Used in installing lights at Principe quartermaster's depot. Used in making electric connection between Principe quartermaster's depot and military hospital No. 1. Labor of installing included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not stated; labor included in amount of bill. 553.00 Benito Alvarez 2 nickel-plated bolts .40 12 brass hooks. 2.40 4 brass hinges 40 2 doorknobs. 30 2 locks and keys. 1.20 4.70 Used in connection with the military railroad. 2 brass hose nipples.. 3.00 1 brass hose nipple 2.25 585 pounds iron. 32.17 37.42 ...do 4 window panes 3.00 16 pounds steel 1.76 2 brass hinges .30 2 iron hinges .40 1 lock and knob. 80 6 sheets sandpaper .10 6.36 ...do Krajewski-Pesant Co. 175 pounds iron 10.50 Material. 5.00 Used in connection with Columbia Barracks. Used in connection with the military Labor on rewinding spark coil in- railroad. cluded in bill; quantity purchased not stated. 248 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Col. Charles F. Humphrey, deputy quartermaster-general, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 8 Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Manuel Vila 1 pair brass hinges $5.50 2 mortise locks.. 1.50 144 brass screws 1.25 $8.25 2 pair nickel-plated hinges 2 nickel-plated escutcheons 2 paper finishing nails .50 .16 89 Used in connection with the gov- ernor-general's palace. .16 .82 ...do Benito Alvarez & Co Manuel Vila. 2 panes glass. 1.50 1 paper screws. .25 1.75 .do 1 bottle turpentine .20 1 bottle gold powder .25 5 paint brushes. 1.45 8 brooms. 5.80 2 iron shovels 1.30 2 iron rakes 1.50 1 steel pick 1.00 2 whitewashing brushes. .50 1 bag lime 25 5 pounds soap 75 1 lantern 80 2 galvanized-iron pails 1.00 1 hay fork .80 1 pair pruning shears. 1.25 16.85 G. Gardner 2 brass flush pipes 3.00 2 galvanized Ts. .36 1 galvanized T .15 9 Fairbanks, Morse & Co. 2 No. 1 hand cars. 89.00 2 push cars 60.00 1 mortar car. 235.00 384.00 G. Gennert 2 photographic lenses Used in connection with the gov- ernor-general's summer palace. 3.51 Used in connection with repairs to plumbing at Pirotecnia Military, Habana. Used in connection with the military railroad. 88.80 1 photographic shutter.. 12.00 2 front boards 1.44 102.24 Used in connection with the office of the chief quartermaster, Divi- sion of Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY.¸ 249 Westinghouse Air Brake Co. 24 angle cocks. Chesebro, Whitman & Co. 20 20-foot fire ladders. 39.60 131.00 Used in connection with the military railroad; cocks for freight-car air- brakes. Used in connection with station No. 21, Vedado, Habana. U. S. Wind Engine and Pump Co. 1 fixture, Hal. tank set; 1 valve, Hal.. outlet. 61.50 Used in connection with tank at Tris- cornia, Cuba. Marina Sierra & Co 3 brass couplings. $6.00 7 brass couplings. 5.25 11.25 Used in connection with military rail- road, Triscornia. Manuel Vila. 41 wrought-iron flanges 73.92 Used in connection with water sup- ply, Triscornia. Benito Alvarez & Co 20 pounds drop black.. $2.50 3 gallons varnish 5.25 4 bottles gold paint.. 1.40 2 scrub brushes.. .75 2 brushes .75 10 brass trimmings 1.50 2 cash box locks. 1.00 Manuel J. Martinez 134 feet 4-inch pipe 88.14 13. 15 Used in connection with the painting of locomotives of the military rail- road. Used in connection with the laying Labor included in amount of bill. of water pipe at Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba. 641 feet 3-inch pipe 291.82 .do Do. 3 bronze cocks. 7.50 .do 3 nipples .45 .do 1 reducer .20 ..do 388.11 Benito Alvarez & Co. 2 axes 2.50 2 ax handles. .50 3 packages tacks .75 12 brass hinges 1.50 1 globe valve 3.00 1 bushing. 1.25 6.50 2 bushings. 1.00 3.00 Used in connection with the military railroad, Triscornia, Cuba. Used in connection with fire protec- tion, military railroad, Triscornia, Cuba. 3 globe valves 4.00 1 plug .05 2 elbows .10 1 plug .10 1 iron valve 15.00 75 panes glass 15.00 5 pounds putty .75 Total 36.00 .....do 1, 948. 43 26 250 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by G. W. Hyatt, mayor of Guanabacoa, disbursing officer at Guanabacoa, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 3 Alfredo Hornedo Provisions $138.00 Orphan asylum of Guanabacoa, Guan- abacoa. Quantities and kinds purchased not specified. 1,400 pounds crackers 70.00 Subsistence of the destitute Cubans. Manuel Alvarez 17 varas cotton cloth $1.95 120 varas linen cloth 17.40 4 bolts linen cloth.. 22.00 24 canvas cot covers. 36.00 Spanish gold 77.35 Reduced to U. S. currency 7.03 ་་ Emilio Castro.. Manuel Ortega 384 pounds fresh meat.. 70.32 45.94 Orphan asylum of Guanabacoa .do 1 bottle sulphate quinine; 1 demi- john cod-liver oil.. $14.10 1 brush; bottle camphorated alco- hol .95 pound Peruvian bark. .50 1 prescription .90 4 boxes empty capsules; 1 medicine dropper; 1 box salve. 1.45 1 package chloride lime. .05 pound potassa .30 Spanish gold 18.25 Reduced to U. S. currency. 1.66 16.59 ..do 6 Ramon Martinez 3 pounds white-lead paint. .50 13 cans white-lead paint. 27.95 1 door bolt. .30 2 hinges .25 37 pounds turpentine. 6.50 4 pounds glue 1.20 12 iron clamps.. .75 1 bottle varnish .65 65 pounds burnt oil. 11.34 1 cans blue paint 1.20 10 sacks lime 2.50 4 pounds vermilion paint 60 7 pounds nails 56 2 packages chalk 40 1 bottle turpentine padlock.. 75 1 door knocker 20 · 6 pounds plaster of paris 1 package tacks .15 1 lock 85 2348 25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 251 143.00 Repairs to orphan asylum of Guana- bacoa, Guanabacoa, Cuba. Subsistence of the destitute Cubans of Guanabacoa, Cuba. 1 iron hook .10 14 pounds red-lead paint 3.90 2 boxes metal polish.. .40 18 pounds cement .70 1 strainer 25 4 varas oilcloth. 2.20 34 pounds putty 3.40 1 pound lampblack paint 20 1 paint brush .50 2 door bolts. .50 67 wire mattresses 73.70 Hernandez & Foyo 1,000 pounds bacon 85.00 3,000 pounds rice 90.00 2,500 pounds sugar 75.00 1,600 pounds coffee 208.00 12 cases condensed milk. 51.00 1,647 pounds jerked beef 164.75 750 pounds soap 26.25 700.00 451 pounds rice. 15.79 300 pounds beans 14.00 275 pounds jerked beef. 38.50 3 cases codfish. 24.00 408 pounds lard. 44.88 100 pounds flour. 1 barrel potatoes 150 pounds onions 4 strings garlic 100 pounds salt 2.00 3.50 2.63 1.50 63 .80 4 pounds spices. 148.23 | Subsistence of the inmates of the school of the asylum of San Vicente de Paul, at Guanabacoa, Cuba. 1,276 pounds sugar. 38.28 457 pounds rice. 16.00 8 Jose Ruiz Bread 54.28 19.16 ...do Subsistence of the inmates of the or- Quantity purchased not specified. phan asylum of Guanabacoa, Cuba. 10 | Bernabe Garcia 1 windmill $75. 15 88 screws 5.70 1 vertical check valve. 3.25 3 elbows.. 1.20 2 T's.... .75 1 bushing. .20 Spanish gold 86.25 Reduced to U.S. currency 7.12 79.13 ..do 16 Emilio Castro 360 pounds fresh meat. 43.07 Orphan asylum of Guanabacoa, Cuba. 252 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. 1,629 rations 302 pounds fresh meat.. 700 pounds crackers Date. [Personal property purchased by G. W. Hyatt, mayor of Guanabacoa, disbursing officer at Guanabacoa, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Feb. 26 Ramon Labadi 28 Emilio Castro Alfredo Homedo Amount. Disposition and use. Prisoners in the carcel at Guanaba- coa, Cuba. Orphan asylum at Guanabacoa, Cuba. Subsistence of destitute Cubans at Guanabacoa, Cuba. Remarks. $298.90 37.33 35.00 Hernandez & Foyo 12 cases condensed milk. $54.00 .do 4,410 pounds rice 154.35 .do 2,300 pounds sugar. 69.00 .do 1,100 pounds jerked beef 110.00 ..do 1,075 pounds bacon 96.75 .do 800 pounds soap 28.00 Orphan asylum at Guanabacoa, Cuba. 512. 10 120 pounds lard. 1 barrel potatoes. 50 pounds codfish. 50 pounds onions 28 pounds bacon.. 245 pounds beans 9.60 3.00 4.00 .75 2.52 4.90 200 strings garlic .75 100 pounds jerked beef 10.00 35.52 ..do 200 pounds beans 4.00 200 pounds pease 9.00 200 pounds pease 450 pounds rice.. 100 pounds meal 12.00 15.75 2.00 42.75 Schools of the Asylum of "San Vi- cente de Paul," at Guanabacoa, Cuba. C. Torre & Co. 72 tin cups. 120 plates.. 120 cups 7.50 12.50 18.50 17 platters 9.80 17 soup tureens.. 16.25 4 dippers 3.60 4 pots.. 13.20 194 spoons 28.90 1 frying pan 60 1 hatchet .75 120 forks. 21.00 121 knives 21.40 1 coffee roaster 2.50 1 coffee mill 7.00 2 skimmers. .30 12 washstands 10.80 1 faucet.. 1.75 PERSON AL PROPERTY. 253 1 boiler 4.50 6 buckets 3.00 1 pan 3.00 5 sugar bowls. 2.00 3 shower baths 7.50 5 coffee pots 6.25 1 stepladder 2.10 72 spoons 72 glasses 24 knives 7.20 211.90 .do 7.50 4.00 24 forks. 4.00 4.00 · 1.50 4. 25 Alfredo Hornedo Jose Ruiz. 1 Douglass pump 12 locks. 12 wash basins. Provisions.. Provisions. Manuel Perez Manuel Gonzalez. 25.25 148.60 12.00 Orphan asylum at Guanabacoa, Cuba. .do Destitute Cubans at Guanabacoa, Cuba. Orphan asylum of Guanabacoa, Cuba. School of the asylum of San Vicente de Paul, Guanabacoa, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Bread $26.85 Bread 38.75 Spanish gold 65.60 Reduced to United States currency 15.05 50.55 25 varas linen cloth 12.50 .do Soap.. 50 .do 2 pounds pepper. .30 .do Vinegar .80 .do Olive oil. 1.90 ..do Charcoal 10.80 .do 200 pounds potatoes 3.60 ..do 200 pounds potatoes 4.00 .do Tomatoes. 2.70 do 4 pounds coffee. 1.60 .do Spanish gold 38.70 Reduced to United States currency 8.98 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Total 29.72 2,967.34 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Victor Shepherd, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 2 Santiago Rosseau. 400 wooden poles 6 Luis B. Ruiz 500 wooden poles. Agustin Massana 75 pounds beans. $5.25 $720.00 875.00 For reconstructing telegraph lines in Santiago Province. For building new telegraph line from Bayamo to Victoria de las Tumas via Canto. 254 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Victor Shepherd, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 6 Agustin Massana 8 19 Articles. Amount. 60 pounds sugar D 75 pounds rice. 1 barrel potatoes.. $2.70 3.00 4.50 50 pounds onions 2.00 100 pounds flour. 4.00 10 pounds salt .10 100 pounds bacon. 9.50 24 cans tomatoes 2.00 1 gallon molasses. .70 150 pounds codfish. 12.00 1 can lard 1 empty demijohn. .85 .40 Francisco Cabello Boulanger & Co Agustin Massana 100 pounds bread. 5 electric buttons..... 250 pounds codfish 150 pounds beans.. 100 pounds sugar 150 pounds rice. 60 cans tomatoes 300 pounds bacon.. 100 pounds onions. 100 pounds flour. 2 barrels potatoes.. 60 pounds coffee. 25 pounds salt 1 pound lard. 1 gallon molasses. Francisco Cabello Luis B. Ruiz 150 pounds bread. 500 wooden poles.. Disposition and use. $47.00 For maintenance of laborers con- structing telegraph lines, as per agreement with department signal officer. .do Used to equip public buildings at Santiago. 6.00 3.75 $16.25 9.75 4.50 4.78 5.00 27.00 4.00 8.00 3.50 22.50 .25 .85 1.10 107.48 For maintenance of laborers con- structing telegraph lines as per agreement with signal officer-de- partment Santiago and Principe. .do 9.00 875.00 Used in constructing new telegraph lines. 2,450.00 For constructing For constructing telegraph lines, province of Santiago. For use of telegraph constructing parties. 1,400 wooden poles 24 Primitivo Causilla 6 water barrels $6.00 3 hose 1.05 7.05 Remarks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 255 Labernia & Bro. 9 yards tarpaulin.. 3 yards muslin $6.60 .38 6.98 5, 107.26 For sighting and staking telegraph line construction. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of the treasurer of the island of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana during the month of February, 1900.] Total Feb. 3 Solana & Co 4 bottles mucilage…. 6 penholders - $4.50 .80 4 blocks paper. .40 $5.70 Office of the treasurer of the island of Cuba. Nueva Fabrica Hielo.. M. Pulido Ice 6. 20 ...do Quantity purchased not stated. 29,700 blank forms. $183.50 2,500 envelopes 15.00 5,000 receipt books. 70.00 268.50 .do 14 J. Barbolla. 2 wooden boxes 4.50 20 G. M. Fernandez. 1 washstand 1 doorknob 12 bars soap. 14.00 1.00 19.50 .do 2.40 .do Solana & Co... bursing clerk. M. Pulido. 21 Benito Alvarez & Co. B. F. Davis, treasury dis- 3 bottles ink Francisco Taguechel Total 6 liters ink. 2 lamps.. 6.00 .do 9.00 do 1.50 .do 24,400 blank forms. • 150.00 do 6 bottles muriatic acid. 1.50 .do 470.30 [Personal property purchased by M. R. Suarez, general superintendent Cuban relief work, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb Sale & Sons. 2 bridles. 1 whip. 2 springs. $11.00 3.50 .30 Spanish gold 14.80 Reduced to U. S. currency at 1.09 $13.56 Used in connection with Cuban re- lief work. Specific use not more definitely stated. M. R. Suarez Chamois, paste, sponge 2.00 do Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity purchased not stated. 256 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. R. Suarez, general superintendent Cuban relief work, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Salvador Sarzo 1 pair horseshoes $1.75 Used in connection with Cuban re- lief work. 63 new bags $3.15 60 old bags... 1.80 Spanish gold 4.95 Reduced to U. S. currency at 1.09. 4.54 ..do Casimiro Garcia Capt. P. Mothersell, acting commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. Vols. 5 Ruiz & Sons 1 paper weight 3 signs... 1 blank book 1 rubber stamp 1 cash book. 100 bags, Spanish gold.. $4.50 Reduced to U. S. currency at 1.09. 4. 13 .do 775 pounds ice. 2.56 $1.75 1.75 2.00 1.00 .60 1 ruler.. .65 1 ruling pen. 1.25 2,000 paper bags. 1.87 500 blank forms 7.50 1 book cover. 1.50 18 balls twine 4.20 200 blank forms 2.00 500 paper bags.. 1.12 12 signs.. 6.25 1 letter file 1.75 2 blank books 2.10 1 paper file 1,000 paper bags 12 balls twine .40 2.12 2.40 1,000 paper bags 1.12 6 boxes fasteners 2.40 1 ream paper 6.50 1 blank book 1.50 12 sheets blotting paper 1.20 54.93 do 6 | Colom & Co 400 pounds coffee.. 60.00 ..do 30 cases cream 117.00 .do 8 Quesada Perez & Co 9,000 pounds corn meal. 4,500 pounds rice $180.00 121.50 301.50 .do ence, U. S. Vols. Capt. P. Mothersell, acting | 725 pounds ice commissary of subsist- Nueva Fabrica de Hielo. 2.18 ..do 135 pounds ice .60 ...do Date. Feb. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 257 $750.00 86.66 Total 836.66 1, 401. 41 [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Jose Vigueira. 1 portfolio 5 reams paper 4 boxes paper fasteners 15 | Galbe & Son. 10,000 pounds bacon 3,030 pounds sugar Feb. 9 11148-w w—17 12 $2.00 22.75 1.60 1 box wafers. 1.25 2 liters English ink 2.30 3 boxes pens. 1.65 1 French duster 3.00 1 blank book 2.15 6 sheets blotting paper .60 1 spool cotton thread. 19 1 broom 50 1 bottle mucilage. .10 1 bottle ink. 20 1 paper needles. 08 $38.37 1,000 official envelopes 6.25 For use in the offices of the civil gov- ernment of the province of Pinar del Rio. .do Disposed of by Guillermo, civil gov- ernor of the province of Pinar del Rio. Do. 1 liter ink $2.75 4 reams paper 15.50 2 boxes pens. 1.25 2 bottles mucilage. .50 6 pencils. 4 penholders 60 1 box wafers. 1.50 10 blank books 14.50 1 spool cotton thread. 10 36.70 For use in the offices of the police department of the province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Alejandro Gravier, chief of police of Pinar del Rio. 200 envelopes... 2.00 1 paper needles.. .05 1 calendar. 1.00 500 official envelopes 3.05 3.13 4 reams paper $16.00 ..do For use in the office of the treasury department of the province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by Francisco Diaz, treas- urer of the province Pinar del Rio. 3 boxes pens. 2.25 12 pencils.. 1.00 1 liter B. B. ink 1.25 6 sheets blotting paper .59 C. F. W. Neely Agapito Fernandez Manuel Alonso 9 C. F. W. Neely Agapito Fernandez. 258 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Agapito Fernandez. bottle 1 bottle red ink. $0.40 $21.49 For use in the office of the treasury department of the province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Francisco Diaz, treas- urer of the province Pinar del Rio. do Ruiz & Bro 5 reams paper 6 blank forms 2 inkstands. 250 envelopes.. 17 quires paper 1 ream paper liter ink 25.00 .20 2.64 27.84 1.00 For use in the offices of the superior court (audiencia) of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Jose M. Gispert, presi- dent of the superior court of Pinar del Rio. .85 · 2.50 60 3 pencils, 4 penholders. .28 Spanish gold 5.23 Reduced to U. S. currency. 4.75 For use in the fiscal's office Do. Marcos Mijares. ream paper $2.00 · i box pens. .60 1 liter ink 1.50 4 rulers 1.60 1 box wafers. 1.24 C. W. F. Neely 500 official envelopes 6.94 3. 13 ..do For use in the offices of the first in- stance of Guanajay, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by Filomena Rodriguez, judge of first instance of Guanajay, province of Pinar del Rio. Faustino Alvarez. 3 reams paper $9.00 2 liters B. B. ink 2.00 do .do - Do. Do. 2 boxes pens.. 1.20 .do 3 spools cotton thread .60 .do Wafers and mucilage .73 .do 13.53 Marcos Mijares. 3 reams paper 10.50 Do. Do. Disposed of by Filomena Rodriguez, judge of first instance of Guanajay, province of Pinar del Rio; quan- tity not stated. 1 liter ink 1.00 1 box pens. .50 1 box paper fasteners .63 12.63 For use in the offices of the court of first instance of the city of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Gustavo Aracha, judge of first instance of the city of Pinar del Rio. J. Peral & Co 1 ream paper 1 liter ink 3.16 1.50 1 box pens. .50 5.16 For use in the offices of the court of first instance in the province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Jose Manual Allo, judge of first instance of Guane, in the province of Pinar del Rio. Date. 10 Feb. 23 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 259 9 Do. For use in the offices of the court of first instance for San Cristobal, in the province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Calixo Llerende, judge first instance of San Cristobal, in the province of Pinar del Rio. J. Bolano & Co Jose Fernandez. 4 reams paper 3 reams paper - • 11.50 do $10.50 2 boxes pens. 1.10 1 box wafers.. .25 4 spools cotton thread .80 12.65 Jose Ugalde 2 liters ink. 2.40 2 bottles mucilage. .70 3 sheets blotting paper 41 12 needles. .50 4.01 ..do Do. 12 Celestino Gonzalez 7 meters vellum cloth 7.00 1 box paper. 3.00 1 box anemoscope paper. 3.00 1 box hygrometer paper. 3.00 4 registering pens 8.00 1 bottle registering ink 1.50 100 blank forms 8.00 3 pounds chloride ammonia. .90 2 Le Blanche batteries 2.00 1 magnet. 50 36.90 Jan. 30 Marcos Mijares.. 96 schoolbooks 9. 15 For use in the meteorological station | Disposed of by Guillermo Dobz, civil in the city of Pinar del Rio. governor of the city of Pinar del Rio. For use in the public schools in the Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor city of Pinar del Rio. of the city of Pinar del Rio. 1 liter ink. 80 1 box pens. 240 sheets copy paper 2.00 Dolores Perez 2 brooms 80 1 wash basin 90 1 brush 40 1 sponge, 1 pound soap 1 water jar 1.00 2 water pitchers. .65 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 78 schoolbooks 144 schoolbooks 1 liter ink 1 box pens.. box chalk 2.29 3.50 .25 238289R85 RAPOR 55 12.50 Do. 4.00 Do. 75 50 7.29 ..do Do. 31 Esteban Miranda. 1 broom .29 .do Do. Marcos Mijares. 24 inkstands. $2.00 42 schoolbooks 2.70 36 copy books 1.50 1 box pens. .75 liter ink .34 7.29 do Do. 260 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $0.50 .29 Date. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Jan. 31 | Candelaria Valdes 1 soap Broom. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. For use in the public schools in the city of Pinar del Rio. .do Remarks. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor of the city of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor of the city of Pinar del Rio; quantity not specified. $0.79 30 Ramon Garcia Alonso. 1 box chalk .36 1 box pens... .45 36 copy books. 1.08 60 schoolbooks 4.08 5 inkstands. .28 6. 25 .do Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor of the city of Pinar del Rio. Antonio Sanchez. 1 broom .25 do 21 Marcos Mijares.. 1 blank book $1.00 .do Do. Do. 48 schoolbooks. 1.00 .do 72 copy books. 2.00 do Chalk .20 .do 1 sponge. .05 .do Material 2.00 .do 6.25 Manuel Alonso Do. Do. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor of the city of Pinar del Rio; quantity not specified. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor of the city of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor of the city of Pinar del Rio; quantity not specified. 60 schoolbooks. 1.50 ream paper 1.50 3 pounds chalk .12 3.12 31 3 Nemesio D. Sotolongo 1 broom .35 For use in the public schools at Obras, in the province of Pinar del Rio. .do Do. Do. Cabera & Alonso 72 schoolbooks. $1.20 48 copy books. 1.20 liter ink .35 box pens. .38 3.13 For use in the public schools of Rio Seguito, in the province of Pinar del Rio. Do. 30 Felipe Ortiz 1 Crispin Nodarse 1 broom 1 world's map 50 .do Do. $1.20 1 blank writing form. .80 1 call bell. 1 liter ink Martin Echabarria 1 broom • .60 .53 3.13 For use in the public schools of Ca- bezas, in the province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. .32 do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 261 Feb. 2 | Marcos Mijares. liter ink 42 schoolbooks. $0.70 2.10 box pens. .30 1 pound chalk. .03 3. 13 For use in the public schools of Tai- ronas, in the province of Pinar del Do. Rio. Jan. 31 Juan Diaz Jose Blanco 1 broom .35 .do Do. 12 copy books. $0.60 24 schoolbooks. :40 liter ink 35 pound chalk. 10 12 penholders .15 36 pens .07 1.67 For use in the public schools at Sumi- dero, in the province of Pinar del Rio. Do. 1 broom .46 ..do Do. Feb. 13 Fernandez & Bro 60 copy books. $5.10 1 box chalk. .40 liter ink 1.00 6.50 For use in the public schools at Vi- nales, in the province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Gerado Hernandez, mayor of Vinales, province of Pinar del Rio. Ramon Suarez. 24 schoolbooks. 2.00 .do 1 box chalk. .80 do 1 box pens.. .80 do Do. Do. Do. 2 emb. frames 2.00 .do Thread, silk, yarn, cotton, and .90 do needles. 6.50 Manuel Garcia Andres Rodriguez 1 broom .40 .do Do. Disposed of by Gerado Hernandez, mayor of Vinales, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Gerado Hernandez, mayor of Vinales, province of Pinar del Rio. 144 sheets writing paper $1.25 1 box pens. .75 18 schoolbooks 1.13 3.13 do Do. Jan. 31 Aleja Lacorra 96 schoolbooks 2 liters ink 2.00 1.50 1 box pens. 96 copy books. 2 pounds chalk. 4.00 75 . 26 8.51 For use in the public schools at San Juan y Martinez, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Rafael Barber, mayor of San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio. 1 sponge. .50 Jose Santamarura Manuel G. Quimba. 1 broom and sponges 1.00 ..do .do Do. Do. 48 schoolbooks $1.00 1 liter ink .75 96 copy books. 4.00 1 pound chalk. .13 262 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Manuel G. Quimba. box pens. $0.37 $6.25 For use in the public schools at San Juan y Martinez, province of Pinar del Rio. For use in the public schools of Luis Lazo, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Rafael Barber, mayor of San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. Do. For use in the public schools at San Luis, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Rafael Barber, mayor of San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Rafael Barber, mayor of San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by Juan Lorente, mayor of San Luis. province of Pinar del Rio. ..do For use in the public schools, Lla- mada, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Quantity not stated; labor included in the amount of bill. Francisco Ruisanchez. 28 schoolbooks 1.42 bottle ink. .31 .do i box pens. 70 Chalk 220 .do 20 .do 12 copy books .50 do 3. 13 Frolan Valdes. Paula Vera 1 broom 1 broom 32 .50 ..do Ramon Amor. 1 box pens. $0.50 1 liter ink 1.25 36 copy books. 1.50 12 schoolbooks 3.00 6.25 Desiderio Blanco Maximin Riera. Brooms.. 2.25 12 schoolbooks. $2.85 18 copy books... 1.08 1 bottle mucilage. .07 4.00 Widow of Ruiz 69 schoolbooks. 4.29 18 copy books.. 1.08 12 penholders.. .60 .do Paper. 28 .do 6.25 Jose Torres Writing paper 1.00 36 copy books. 1.70 do 1 liter ink. .80 .do 64 schoolbooks. 4.40 do 1 box pens. 60 .do .do For use in the public schools of San Luis, province of Pinar del Rio. .do Disposed of by Juan Lorento, mayor of San Luis, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Juan Lorento, mayor of San Luis, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. For use in the public schools of Can- Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor delaria. of Candelaria, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. Do. Do. Date. 19 Jan. 31 Feb. 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 263 For use in the public schools of Los Palacios, province of Pinar del Rio. .do Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor of Candelaria, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor of Candelaria, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor of Candelaria, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Pedro Costa, Mayor of Los Placetos, province of Piner del Rio. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. For use in the public schools of Guana- jay, province of Pinar del Rio. For use in the public schools at Mariel, province of Pinar del Rio. ..do Disposed of by Francisco Oberto, mayor of Guanajay, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Miguel Llaneras, mayor of Mariel, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Material 4.00 .do 12.50 Francisco Larrainzar. 48 copy books. 2.40 do 1 liter ink .80 do 1 box pens. .60 .do 88 schoolbooks. 7.20 .do Writing paper 1.50 .do 12.50 Jan. 31 Felipa Pinera 1 broom 32 Juan Alvarez. Alfredo Rodriguez 1 broom.. .32 20 schoolbooks. $2.10 .do 16 copy books. 80 .do box pens.. 23 do 3.13 24 copy books. 1.20 .do 48 schoolbooks. 1.93 .do 3. 13 Feb. 14 Ramon Fernandez & Garcia. 8 copying books 12.00 8 liters black ink 13.60 12 reams paper. 15.00 8 boxes chalk. 14.00 12 boxes pens. 144 pencils. 8.40 14.00 77.00 19 Lorenzo Colza. 1 liter ink 6 pounds chalk. 50 copy books. 1.20 .48 1.20 .do 2 boxes pens.. 1.00 ..do 24 penholders. .70 .do 24 schoolbooks. .50 do 3 sheets blotting paper. .27 do D Spanish paper; 2 pencils. .90 .do 6.25 55 copy books. 1.30 .do 12 pounds chalk. .90 do 1 liter ink 1.20 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.00 do 36 schoolbooks. .85 .do Pencils and Spanish paper 1.00 .do • 6.25 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Miguel Llaneras, mayor of Mariel, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Miguel Llaneras, mayor of Mariel, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Miguel Llaneras, mayor of Mariel, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. 264 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Matias Diaz Articles. .80 Disposition and use. For use in the public schools of Pilo- tos, province of Pinar del Rio. .do ..do do For different labors. For use in the public schools of Pilo- tos, province of Pinar del Rio. .do .do Amount. Canvas $0.60 Copy books and paper. 80 Schoolbooks. .90 Cloth 85 $3.15 Chalk .20 1 box pens. Schoolbooks. .90 do 2 schoolbooks. .70 liter ink .50 do 3.10 Canvas .60 do Copy books and paper. Schoolbooks Cloth 88888 80 .do 90 .do 85 .do 3.15 Chalk .20 1 box pens. Schoolbooks 2 schoolbooks .80 .90 do .70 Remarks. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrar, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Do. Do. Do. For different labors For use in the public schools of Pilotos, province of Pinar del Rio. ..do Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Do. Do. liter ink .50 ..do 3.10 Canvas .60 do Copy books and paper .80 .do Schoolbooks 90 do Date. Mar. 5 PERSON AL PROPERTY. 265 ..do For different labors For use in the public schools of Pilotos, province of Pinar del Rio. .do For use in the public schools of Rio Hondo, province of Pinar del Rio. .do Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Do. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor of Consolacion del Sur, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Gabriel Capote Santos Pozo Miguel Somoano Cloth 1 broom Soap. Brooms and sponges. Schoolbooks .85 3.15 50 .50 1.00 .62 $1.20 Pens and penholders. 1 bottle ink 1.00 .do • · .80 .do 1 sponge .13 do 3.13 Santos Pozo Miquel Somoano Brooms and sponges. .62 .do Schoolbooks $1.20 .do Pens and penholders. 1.00 ..do 1 bottle ink. .80 .do 1 sponge .13 do 3. 13 Jose C. Garcia 24 schoolbooks 12 copy books. 5.20 .60 1 pound chalk. 45 6.25 Francisco Cabarrony. Feb. 23 Ygnacio Grenaga. 1 broom School material .50 6.25 For use in the public school at San Diego de los Banos, province of Pinar del Rio. .do For use in the public school of La Palma, province of Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Ricardo Hernandez, mayor of San Diego de los Banos, province of Pinar del Rio. Do. Disposed of by by Claudio Fuentes, mayor of Consolacion del Norte, province of Pinar del Rio; quantity not stated. Do. 6.25 529.39 .do [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 10 Edwardo Sainz H. W. Klittke & Co Manuel Munoz $250.92 Repair and improvement of Tillet 234 cubic yards stone 20 barrels cement 100.00 10 printed pads.. 6,200 labels $19.10 5. 45 farm ditch, Emelia D. de Grenaga Total .do 266 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 10 Manuel Munoz 1,000 blank forms. $5.45 $30.00 Antonio Tomas. 30 pounds carbolized cotton 28.50 12 Castillo & Co 250 sacks lime 125.00 Used by civil hospital, Cienfuegos Repairing and improving Tillet farm ditch. 150 tons sund 112.50 George A. Allen 353 cubic yards stone. 14 Cienfuegos Coal Co. 19 Alejo Lanier Garriga & Figueraa Jose Fontella. 36 cubic yards stone. 4 tons coal. 4 cords wood 27 cords wood 1 piece timber 84 tons sand $583.28 60.22 643.50 28.00 12.00 Used by civil hospital, Cienfuegos.... 81.00 2.25 Used for city stone crusher Used in connection with street build- ing. $63.00 29.00 29 tons stone Placido Ros 1 empty cask 26 George A. Allen Cienfuegos Coal Co. Santiago O'Bourke 28 Angel Hernandez Juan Soler. Adolfo de la Losa Cienfuegos Coal Co. Carlos J. Trujillo 987 cubic yards stone. 9 tons coal. 10 cords wood 5 cords wood 6,000 ears corn 1 piece leather. 92.00 Repairing and improving Tillet farm 1.60 ditch. Used by department of street clean- Specific use not more definitely stated. ing and sanitation. 1,628.55 76.00 25.00 17.50 18.00 Used for feeding horses of sanitary department. 4.00 Used by department of street clean- ing and sanitation. Do. 4 tons coal.. 32.00 4 wheelbarrows $17.00 1 hatchet .75 1 pound cotton rope. .60 1 screw vise 11.00 1 oil can.. .60 2 barrels cement 8.50 38.45 Elias Capote... George A. Allen Total 28,000 ears corn. 735 cubic yards stone. 98.00 Used for feeding horses of sanitary department. 1,212.75 Used by department of street clean- 4,657.52 ing and sanitation. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1867 [Personal property purchased by Maj. James B. Aleshire, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 19 Elwell Mercantile Co. 29,037 feet lumber 10,154 feet lumber 21 Ros Bros. 10,500 feet lumber Inglada, Vives & Franceta 9,787 feet lumber 210 pounds iron. Total $1,003. 27 Barracks and quarters; used in con- struction of barracks for the band at Moro Castle. 372.81 do 367.50 .do 342.54 .do 8.40 .do 2,094.52 [Personal property purchased by Maj. George S. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, depot quartermaster, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 8 Manuel Fernandez. 17 Clemente Waldes. Horace Ingersoll 100 covers, seat cans. 200 covers, seat cans. 120 sacks oats... $275.00 400.00 For use in water-closets ..do 10 sacks bran 158 bales hay $240.75 26. 10 245.50 512.35 For use of animals, department street cleaning and sanitation. 20 Valentin Salazar 36 tons Cumberland coal 27 Manuel Navarro. 123 large stones. Ensebio Balido. 107,041 pounds lime. 28 Jose Zabala. Lighter material. 142.20 110.70 256.90 4,700.00 For use of tug used in towing garbage lighters and sanitation. Use of department street cleaning and sanitation. 12 pieces hardwood. 3 pieces yellow pine wood. $31.50 1.82 33.32 Used in construction of sea wall and dock for lighters. For carrying to and dumping at sea garbage, etc. Used in construction of dock for light- ers, department street cleaning and sanitation. Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity not stated; labor included in amount of bill. 8 barrels cement. 34.56 Used in construction of sea wall and dock for lighters. F. Echeverria & Co 4 pieces lumber. $5.00 22 screws Repairs to carts and wagons, depart- | Labor included in amount of bill. ment of street cleaning and sanita- tion. 28 wheel spokes 14.00 ..do 1 tongue.. .do 2 iron rings. 6.00 .do 3 iron bolts 10 pounds iron 30 .do Do. Do. Do. · 6 iron bolts 4 large iron bolts .50 .do .40 do 268 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George S. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, depot quartermaster, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. [Repairs to carts and wagons, depart- | Quantity purchased not stated. ment of street cleaning and sanita- tion. For construction of sea wall and dock for lighters. Feb. 28 F. Echeverria & Co Lumber ... 4 iron bolts $1.50 $27.70 247 cubic yards stone. 172.90 136 large stones... 122.40 295.30 T. Bea & Co. 4 panes glass. 1.60 2 pounds putty .20 10 boiler pipes 38. 41 100 pounds flat iron. 1 box nails. 1 horse rasp. 1 pair nippers 25 pounds red paint 4 bolts 6 iron washers. 3.50 3.00 .50 1.50 1.92 .20 .10 15 pounds soda · 2.00 20 pounds cotton waste.. 2.00 10 gallons coal oil 3.00 2 barrels Portland cement. 8.50 4 pounds umber 1.00 4 pounds sienna 1.00 1 sack blacksmith coal 1.00 6 sponges.... .72 30 currycombs.. 6.00 30 horse brushes 6.00 10 pounds tallow. 80 82.95 10. 14 For use of corral, blacksmith's shop, and tug used in towing garbage lighters, department street clean- ing and sanitation. Used for tug used in towing garbage lighters, department street clean- ing and sanitation. 12.00 Repairs to odorless excavator, depart- ment street cleaning and sanita- tion. Used for animals, department street cleaning and sanitation. Heydrich & Co Domingo Rodriguez. Luis Lopez Antonio B. Zanettio. 1 pound camphor 2 bottles alcohol. 3 castile soap 33,752 gallons water 1 cast-iron arm 17 tons Guinea grass. 10.95 1 ounce niter $0.10 .60 .60 88 50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 269 gallon alcohol. .60 2 pounds camphor 1.20 J. Lombardo & Co 3.60 5 gallons machine oil. 2.75 2 bundles lime 1.00 1 sand sieve .80 10 barrels lime 15.00 19.55 Paulino Soles Carrerio Hnos. Total 500 blank forms Printing 4,000 envelopes 3.00 2.40 6, 932. 62 Used in building sea wall and dock for lighters and tug used in towing garbage. Department street cleaning and san-Specific use not more definitely stated. itation. ..do Do. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Wilson Y. Stamper, Eighth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Specific use not more definitely stated. 1900. Feb. 3 7 F. Gutierrez & Co. Jose Llovio 9 panes glass. $2.85 Incidental expenses. 1 can linseed oil $5.00 1 can turpentine. 4. 25 2 gallons varnish 6.00 1 can white zinc paint. 2.25 2 brass flanges 6.80 18 brass tubes.. 4.00 300 feet wire rope. 8.40 2 black balls. 2.00 8 lag screws. 48 2 bolts 20 2 pounds red ocher paint.. .10 40 chain bolts 2.00 2 packages screws 80 2 pairs hinges.. 50 5 pounds putty. 25 2 hooks 1 package tacks. 1 machine screw 10 10 60 Spanish gold 43.83 Reduced to United States currency 39.45 8 9 14 Guillermo Bluhme & Co. D. M. Ferry & Co...... Asenis & Puente. 16 empty bottles 300 pounds garden seed. .55 53.46 1 ream writing paper. $4.00 2 blank books 1.80 5 6 J. Castillo M.Mestre. Ice 6.24 10,800 blank forms. $92.25 For use on the port launch at Cien- fuegos. ..do Incidental expenses. 5.80 For use in the office of the port at Cienfuegos. do Do. 270 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Wilson Y. Stamper, Eighth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. 1900. Feb. 6 6 M. Mestre. 2,000 envelopes. $11.25 $103.50 For use in the office of the port at Cienfuegos. 7 8 78 D. Nazabal Victor Salino. 4 tons coal. 32.06 .do 24 empty casks 24.00 .do 2 iron buckets $1.20 2 gallons cocoanut oil 1.60 2 gallons machine oil 1.20 8 pounds cotton waste.. .96 1 brush 1.00 1 gallon olive oil 1.00 1 sponge. 25 1 bath brick 10 6 balls twine .60 2 iron plugs .30 10 iron screws .40 4 pounds cotton waste. .48 1 can metal paste. 50 9.59 For the port launch at Cienfuegos 9 G. Cancio. 4 iron chains 5.00 2 iron rings.. 1 metal staple 5.60 2.80 1 copper elbow 1.00 16 13 Carbonnell, Claret & Co Habana Electrical Co 46 yards cloth 14.40 9.21 ....do Incidental expenses. 14 telephones.. $254.00 Used in government service at Cien- fuegos. 100 small knobs 1.00 255.00 Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Total 556.11 [Personal property purchased by Capt. John Conkling, jr., Fifth United States Artillery, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Funte Martinez & Co 1 broom Total 1 bottle paste 1 sheepskin. 1 piece soap $0.40 .10 .10 .10 $0.70 Used in the office of collector of cus- toms, Trinidad Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 271 Feb. 8 Manuel Fernandez 13 Jose Tallabull 17 Manuel Fernandez. Material Clemente Valdes Horace Ingersoll 200 galvanized-iron cans [Personal property purchased by Maj. George C. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 100 galvanized iron cans Material. $275.00 20.00 Used as water-closets at Matanzas. Repairs to tug towing garbage lighters at Matanzas, Cuba. 23.00 Repairs to 92 garbage cans used as water-closets at Matanzas, Cuba. 400.00 Used as water-closets at Matanzas... Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity and class purchased not specified. Do. Do. 15,000 pounds oats $240. 75 2,000 pounds bran 26.10 20,761 pounds hay 245.50 20 Balentin Salazar 36 tons coal. 27 Manuel Navarro.. 123 cubic yards stones. 512.35 142.20 110.70 For use of animals department of street cleaning and sanitation. Use of tug towing garbage lighters at Matanzas. Do. Ensebio Baldido. 107,041 pounds lime 956.90 28 Jose Zabala. 1 lighter 268 feet lumber Used in construction of sea wall and dock at Matanzas. Use in department of street cleaning and sanitation at Matanzas. 4,700.00 Used for carrying and dumping gar- 33.32 bage at sea at Matanzas. Used in connection with dock at Ma- tanzas. Used in building sea wall and dock at Matanzas. Used in repairs to carts and wagons, sanitation department at Matanzas. Used in construction of sea wall and dock at Matanzas. John F. Hoskinson F. Echervarria & Co 8 barrels cement. 4 sideboards 34.56 22 screws. $5.00 28 wagon spokes. 14.00 6 iron bolts .60 1 wagon tongue, 2 iron rings, 3 bolts. 6.00 10 pounds irons. .30 2 iron brakes 6.00 4 iron bolts .40 ..do 1.50 33.80 Ramon R. Candal 247 cubic yards small stones. 136 cubic yards large stones 172.90 122.40 295.30 T. Bea & Co 4 panes glass 1.60 2 pounds putty .20 167 feet pipe 38.41 100 pounds flat shoeing iron. 3.50 1 box horseshoe nails 3.00 1 12-inch horse rasp .50 1 pair nippers 1.50 272 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George C. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of Feb- ruary, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Feb. 28 T. Bea & Co 25 pounds red paint $1.92 4 3-inch by inch bolts. .20 6 iron washers. .10 15 pounds soda 2.00 20 pounds cotton waste. 2.00 10 gallons mineral oil 3.00 4 barrels Portland cement 17.00 4 pounds umber. 1.00 4 pounds sienna. 1.00 1 sack blacksmith coal 1.00 6 sponges.. .72 30 currycombs. 6.00 30 horse brushes. 6.00 10 pounds tallow .80 91.45 Less 2 barrels cement returned.. 8.50 $82.95 Disposition and use. 10 Heydrick & Co 33, 572 gallons water. 19 Domingo Rodriguez.. 1 cast-iron arm 27 Luis Perez...... 1.825 tons guinea grass 10.14 12.00 10.95 For use of corral, blacksmith shop, and tug used in towing garbage lighter to sea at Matanzas. Used in tug for towing garbage light- ers at Matanzas. Repairs pump of odorless excavator. For use of animal department of sanitation at Matanzas. 28 Antonio B. Zanetti. 1 ounce niter $0.10 1 pound camphor .60 2 pounds alcohol .50 3 pounds castile soap .60 gallon alcohol .60 2 pounds camphor.. 1.20 3.60 Medicine for use of horses, depart- ment of sanitation. J. Lambardo & Co. 5 gallons machine oil 2.75 2 bundles mason's line 1.00 1 sand sieve .80 10 barrels lime 15.00 19.55 Used in building sea wall and dock at Matanzas. Paulino Salas. 500 blank forms 3.00 Total 6,979. 32 For use of office department of sani- tation, Matanzas. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 273 $11.05 1.68 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Melvin S. Jarvis, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at San Luis, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 17 | Juan Leon. A. F. Brombacher & Co- 1,027.88 tons stone 300 pounds nails. 5 gross screws.. $1,233.45 Repairing streets of San Luis.. 48 hasps; 48 staples 3.36 16.09 Chas. M. Childs & Co Barracks and quarters, San Luis 10 pounds dry red paint Specific use not more definitely stated.、 .30 10 pounds ultramarine blue paint.. 1.00 10 pounds yellow ocher paint .30 10 pounds bluing paint. 2.00 26 Chas. H. Heinson John J. Whelen.. Pedro Oroco 2 painter's brushes. 618 feet lumber 7 pairs hinges 9,000 feet pine lumber. 3.60 200.00 ...do .do .84 ..do $25.55 1.40 Screws .25 8 pounds nails. .80 7 crossbars. 1.05 6 packets nails. .60 .do ..do .do .do .do Glue... .05 1 padlock .20 29.90 28 Aniceto Alfonso Virginio Porro... Juan Leon. Jose Vivar. Girado Gomez. Elwell Merc. Co 1 iron pipe. 6 wheelbarrows 733 tons stone. Stone 263 tons stone. 117 tons gravel 2,200 feet pine lumber 275 pounds wire nails 394.50 93.60 $70.40 22.00 92.40 Barracks and quarters, San Luis 8,291 feet pine lumber 1,000 feet flooring lumber 265.31 40.00 305.31 3, 305. 19 Material used for public works. 18.00 19.50 880.00 18.00 Repairs to civil hospital at San Luis.. do ..do Used in repairing streets, San Luis... Used in connection with public works Repairing streets of San Luis.. .do Repairing streets at Palma Soriana ..do Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity purchased not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. 11148-w w—18 Total [Personal property purchased by William H. Hay, captain and assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 17 Juan Oliva Raya 15 cubic meters sand $18.75 Used in construction of floor at cus- tom-house, Matanzas. A. Galindez Aldama. 35,840 square feet lumber. $967.68 Converted into American money, at 1.0875. 19 Oscar Alfonso 191 posts.. 889.82 Used in construction of custom-house wharf at Matanzas. 159.17 Used in construction of telephone line from Canimar River to Matanzas. 274 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William H. Hay, captain and assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 20 Brincheroff & Co 9,789 feet lumber 21 George M. Newhall, Engi- | 151-foot launch. neering Co., Ltd. Amount. Disposition and use. Used in construction of wharf, Matan- zas. Use not specified. Used in the maintenance of the cruis- ing launch Nama. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. T. Bea & Co $224. 14 6,000.00 100 feet -inch rope. $7.40 Soap. .85 .do Sandpaper .30 ..do 5 gallons kerosene. 1.75 .do 2 paint brushes. 1.65 .do · 2 scrubbing brushes. .20 ..do 1 water cooler. 3.00 .do 1 lantern 70 .do 1 cuspidor 50 .do 1 tin pail 35 .do 1 clothes brush 75 .do • 1 drinking cup .15 .do 1 dozen hooks, eyes. 3.00 ..do Ice 1.00 .do 90 gasoline. 31.50 ..do 53.10 .do 10 pounds nails. .33 100 cross arms 8.00 1 paint brush.. .25 50 cross arms 4.00 50 pounds galvanized wire 3.25 8 pounds nails. 26 50 insulated 4.00 2 telephones, complete 40.00 1 cutlass 1.25 8 pounds galvanized wire .52 25 pounds black paint.. 1.92 400 pounds galvanized wire 26.00 6 pounds nails. .20 89.98 210 pounds iron 7.88 .do 141 gallons burnt oil. 112.80 .do 30 gallons turpentine. 25.50 ..do 1 liter turpentine.. 25 .do 3 pounds dry powder. 90 .do 900 pounds red ocher paint. 69.30 .do 1 can blue paint. 1.50 do 30 pounds black paint. 2.92 do 12 pounds red paint .96 do Do. Used in construction of telephone line from Matanzas to Canimar River. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 275 153 pounds iron pipe 4.59 .do 46 gallons varnish 68.50 .do 4 paint brushes. 1.90 do 233 pounds screws 17.55 .do 12 packages wire nails. 1.20 .do 21 kegs nails. 69.50 .do 74 Spanish pounds whiting powder. 2.28 .do 2 tin boxes 17.00 .do 185 pounds galvanized iron 10.17 .do 27 pounds tin.. 12.15 .do 4 pounds copper rivets 1.80 .do 82 sheets zinc.. 96.84 .do 3 pounds glue .90 do 688 pounds iron bars 23.38 .do 2 sieves 1.50 .do 150 pounds lead 11.25 do 3 pounds copper nails 1.35 .do 6 packages screws 2.60 .do 3 iron hooks .09 .do 10 pairs hinges 2.85 do 1 pound ammonia-salt .50 .do 1 gallon muriatic acid. 1.00 do 1 sack coal.. 1.00 .do 1 door lock 1.00 .do 12 pounds white paint. 1.80 .do 3 pounds pumice stone .30 .do 5 pounds zinc nails .90 do 2 gallons alcohol 1.00 do 2 pounds gum 1.00 .do ! 1 wrench 72 panes glass.. 20 pounds putty 6 sheets paper 36 sheets sandpaper 1 pasteboard. 6 iron feet 54 drawer knobs. Window nails 50 sheets tin 1.25 .do - 5.04 .do 2.00 do .20 .do 1.35 do · 1.80 do .60 .do 1.00 do .50 .do 4.00 .do 15 cans mineral oil 22.50 do 1ax handle. .20 do 1 hammer handle .20 .do 12 pounds iron nails. .47 .do 37 pounds yellow paint. 2.90 do 1 steel file .30 ..do 1 can burnt oil 2.00 2 cans yellow paint. .60 do 6 brooms 1.80 .do 2 cans white paint 40 .do 1 can shade paint 1 can red paint.. 15 .do .20 .do 627.37 Do. Used in construction of custom-house wharf at Matanzas, Cuba. 276 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. [Personal property purchased by William H. Hay, captain and assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 24 Foyo Moreno & Co Frank Breckenridge Fields. 600 feet lumber. 192 window glass. $34.50 Used in construction of office build- ing, Matanzas, Cuba. 15.00 Used in repairing custom-house shed, Matanzas, Cuba. Bolts .do Straps 12.80 .do Jose Eligio Mosquera.. 100 pounds galvanized wire. $7.00 1 telephone switchboard 42.50 4 batteries 3.20 1 indicator 4.75 5 push buttons. 1.00 40 pounds office wire 18.00 76.45 Used in equipping Matanzas and Canimar telephone line. Harris Bros. & 12 notebooks. 1.20 12 erasers. 1.20 7 reams writing paper. 12.05 100 sheets carbon paper 5.00 1 copyholder 3.00 1 document file. 85.00 107.45 For use in office of collector of cus- toms. 28 J. Lombardo & Co 1 can mineral oil. 1.70 3 pounds soap .20 1.90 .do T. Bea Co. 100 pounds white lead. 7.70 10 kegs nails. 23.00 25 pounds red paint 1.92 25 pounds yellow paint. 1.93 11 pounds red Indian paint 2.75 10 gallons varnish 15.00 1 bottle acid. .50 5 pounds zinc nails. 1.00 sack charcoal. .40 1 gallon burnt oil .80 10 gallons copal varnish. 15.00 3 feet rubber .45 18 screws .18 1 package clamps 20 1 barrel Portland cement 4.25 5 gallons benzoine. 1.50 7 kegs wire nails. 33.10 1 can mineral oil 1.75 6 screws .18 1 galvanized hook .50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 277 Labor included in amount of bill. Jose Zabala. 5 pounds metal polish.. 2 pounds putty 1 brace ❤ 2.50 .20 .10 114.91 Used in the construction of custom- house shed and wharf. 14,390 feet lumber 574.98 203 tiles. 6.89 130 Spanish tiles. 9.88 510 bricks. 14.28 250 pounds brick dust 2.50 370 metal badges 44.50 8 sacks lime 4.40 100 pounds blue paint. 1.00 40 metal badges 4.80 3 water-closets. 41.28 1 iron sink. 5.00 Larrazoite & Co Paulino Soles. 2 wash basins. 7 cedar spokes. 1 wash basin 20.00 3.50 13.65 746.66 ...do 29,868 feet lumber 718.58 50 brick 1.30 719.88 20 blocks paper. 8.00 100 sheets blotting paper 2.00 liter ink 90 4 blank books 30.00 40.90 Stationery supplies, office of collector of customs. 3 C. A. Nichols. 21 blocks paper. 1.68 .do 28 F. Breckenridge & Field. Thomas D. Crews. 1 file cabinet. 35.00 do 6 typewriter ribbons $6.00 1 bottle typewriter oil 50 6.50 .do Velasco y Esquia T. Bea & Co.. 480 pounds ice. 2.40 .do 15 pounds rope $2.70 1 barrel hemp .50 2 paint brushes 1.00 1 hammer .75 1 punch .75 1 pair shears. .40 1 boat hook. 50 4 boxes metal polish .40 10 pounds waste 1.00 8 varas canvas. 2.40 3 canvas needles. .10 1 ball twine .25 1 pair tongs. 1.50 100 gallons gasoline 35.00 47.25 Supplies furnished custom-house launch. 124 pounds galvanized wire 8.09 • 278 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William H. Hay, captain and assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 28 T. Bea & Co Articles. 12 telephone insulators. 1 small switch. 1 pound sal ammoniac J. Lombardo & Co 124 barrels cement. Total $0.96 .50 Amount. Disposition and use. .25 $9.80 595. 15 Used in construction of Matanzas and Caminor River telephone line. Used in construction of floor of new extension, Matanzas. 10, 630. 56 $1.00 13.00 5.35 8.40 1.20 1. 12 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Frank A. Wilcox, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Juan Francisco Valdes Faustina Alvarez Typewriter ribbon. 1 desk 6 chairs. 2 lamps. 2 dustpans. 2 quart buckets. $27.75 For quarters rural guard, Guanajay, Cuba. 2 floor brushes.. 2.00 35 varas rope 2.34 2 brooms .96 First Lieut. Frank A. Wil- cox, First U. S. Infantry. Adolfo E. Mueller & Co. 526 pounds fresh beef. 7.62 62.96 1 bath tub $29.00 1 tubular shower 3.00 ..do For the municipal hospital, Guana- jay, Cuba. 32.00 Installed in the quarters of the com- manding officer, Guanajay, Cuba. Knight & Wall Co 1,000 pounds blasting niter 400.00 1,000 feet fuse. 8.00 500 medac caps 7.50 1 Syracuse plow 12.00 1 plane plow. 2.50 16 whitewash brushes 7.20 3 pairs iron butts .45 10.15 22 window sashes, 75.24 427.50 Used in the connection of the public roads near Cabanas, Cuba. Used in connection with barracks Specific use not more definitely stated, and quarters. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 279 Total 616 window weights... 18.48 22 sash lifts.. .66 22 sash locks. 2.20 88 sash pulleys. 7 bundles cord 4.40 5.95 106.93 ....do 674.91 Do. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Friedlim & Co. 26 cases corn 19 cases prunes • 7 boxes pepper 490 pounds butter. $79.56 99.75 Quantity purchased not specified. 8.82 112.70 $300.83 Subsistence for Aldecoa and Las Ani- mas hospitals at Habana, Cuba. Jacob Barker. 6 cases eggs. 52.40 790 eggs. 17.13 case lemons. 3.00 1 bottle champagne. 2.00 3 cases soap. 9.50 84.03 M. Ruia & Co 1 notebook .25 Subsistence for Las Animas Hospital at Habana, Cuba. For use by the department of chari- ties and hospitals, Habana, Cuba. 1 box pens. .50 .do 1 small scissors. 1.00 .do 1 rubber stamp 1.00 ..do 20 sheets manila paper. .60 .do Bill paper .20 ..do 6 boxes paper fasteners. 3.00 .do 2 ink wells. .80 .do 1 rubber stamp 1.00 ..do 700 blank forms 4.75 ..do 100 envelopes.. 80 ..do 6 blank books .90 .do 12 sheets blotting paper .90 .do 200 blank forms 2.00 For use by Aldecoa Hospital, Habana. 1 bottle ink. 1.20 .do 1 box pens. 1.10 ..do 12 pencils. 1 deposit.. .60 .do 1 bottle mucilage. .50 ..do .50 .do 6 penholders. .30 .do 21.90 Sala & Son. 2 cans blacking. 3.00 3 assorted brushes. 2.50 1 bottle platine. 1.00 2 sponges 1.00 Item not further described. 280 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amount. Feb. 28 Sala & Son bottle oil. 2 chamois skins $0.25 2.50 $10.25 McLaughlin & Harned.. Antonio Diaz. Capt. P. Mothersill, chief commissary, assistant commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. Vols. McLaughlin & Harned.. Segundo Sampedro.. 476 quarts milk. 71.40 Lumber $10.00 1,972 feet assorted lumber 61.98 For use at chief surgeon's stable, Ha- bana. Subsistence for Las Animas Hospital. For repairs at Las Animas Hospital. ....do Quantity purchased not specified. 71.98 4,200 pounds ice 12.60 For use at Las Animas Hospital.. 4,200 pounds ice 12.60 For use at Aldecoa Hospital... 25.20 616 quarts milk. 92.40 Subsistence for Aldecoa Hospital 6,071 pounds bread $242.86 466 pounds beans.. 11.65 933 pounds onions 23.33 3,733 pounds potatoes. 83.99 423 pounds potatoes 9.52 300 pounds coffee.. 51.00 1,866 pounds rice 83.97 366 pounds salt 3.66 463 gallons vinegar. 46.35 25 pounds starch 2.25 160 horse loads wood 144.00 702.58 Subsistence for Aldecoa Hospital, Ha- bana. A. Sotelo. 1,500 pounds hominy 41.25 1,400 pounds bacon. 140.00 1,866 pounds tomato sauce. 93.30 703 pounds lard 61.51 2,520 eggs.. 60.90 933 pounds apricots. 149. 28 232 garlic 20.97 567.21 Subsistence for Aldecoa and Las Ani- mas hospitals, at Habana, Cuba. Alonso Jaima & Co 466 pounds peas 18.64 933 pounds sugar 60.65 3 gallons olive oil 1.80 81.09 ..do Juan Poblet 4,444 pounds meat 800.64 1,428 pounds meat. 258.48 304 pounds bones.. 36.48 Subsistence for Aldecoa Hospital, Habana. Subsistence for Las Animas Hospital. .do 1,095. 60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 281 Alfonso J. Matas. 1 map of chief surgeon's office.. .80 1 broom .50 Soap .30 Petroleum 1.40 2 lamp chimneys .60 Enrique M. Porto.. 3 tubes vaccine virus. Total 3.60 3.00 For use in office of chief surgeon at Habana, Cuba. .do .do .do ...do · For use at Las Animas Hospital, Ha- bana. Do. Do. 3, 131.07 [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth Infantry, United States Army, acting paymaster, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 1 Labor included in amount of bill. Chas. H. Thrall 56 cubic yards broken stone. Pedro A. Estanillo. T. Mothersill, captain and assistant commissary of subsistence, volunteers. Joseph Woodrow 8 Ladislao Diaz & Bro 10 Enrique M. Masino 129 barrels cement. 11,220 feet lumber 4,075 pounds ice 100 barrels Portland cement. 20,850 kilos cement 22 lamp wicks $151.20 Used in connection with fitting up Habana Orphan Asylum. $548.25 368.93 917. 18 12.23 ..do Used in headquarters and office of chief quartermaster, department of posts, Habana. 400.00 Used in connection with fitting up Habana Orphan Asylum. 354.45 4.96 ...do Used at the headquarters, depart- ment Habana. 13 ...do Champion & Pascual 6 crystal globes.. 1 glass arm.... 1 crystal globe. 12 bureaus. 12.00 .do $4.00 1.75 5.75 do 300.00 1,000 wash rags 50.00 12 filters 60.00 4 rolling-top desks. 160.00 4 revolving chairs 30.00 2 writing tables. 29.00 6 chairs.. 12.00 Joseph Woodrow 641.00 Used in connection with fitting up Habana Orphan Asylum. 16 1995 Chas. H. Thrall 100 barrels Portland cement. 35 barrels Portland cement. 31 cubic yards broken stone... 35 cubic meters sand.. 39 loads dirt 400.00 .do 140.00 .do $83.70 94.50 23.40 201.60 20 Solano & Co 2 penholders 1 box writing pens .20 1.20 282 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth Infantry, United States Army, acting paymaster, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 20 Solano & Co 6 lead pencils... 1 rubber ruler $0.50 1.00 1 bottle Blocks's writing ink 50 1 crystal ink well. 1.40 1 sheet blotting paper 1 bottle carmine writing ink. .06 35 1 rubber eraser · .40 1 ream writing paper. 3.75 250 envelopes.. 1.25 1 box wafers. 1.25 1 bottle mucilage.. .70 3 boxes paper fasteners. 1.00 2 paper weights 1.00 2 paper files .50 1 desk bell 1.00 1 crystal sponge cup. .40 1 wire basket 1.15 1 box rubber bands. .35 1 notebook 50 1 colored pencil .20 35 90 Antonio Casanova. 1 pound coffee. 1 bottle olive oil 1 bottle mustard. 1 bottle pepper 1 bottle salt. • 1 gallon vinegar. 30 25 .40 1.00 1 bar Guava jelly 50 50 pounds white sugar. 4.40 50 pounds brown sugar. 2.80 25 pounds jerked beef 5.50 4 pounds ham 1.40 12 pounds codfish 1 bottle capers. 1.50 25 pounds corn flour. 1.00 30 1 bottle olives 80 2 cans lard. 4.80 25 pounds potatoes 70 pound saffron. 60 2 packages hominy. 40 12 pounds beans 80 $18.68 Used in fitting up Habana Industrial School for Orphans. 28.70❘ Used in Habana Industrial School for Orphans. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 283 Class and quantity purchased not specified. Perez & Co. 1 set crockery 24 tumblers. 12 table knives 21.20 2.00 4.50 12 table forks. 2.50 12 large tablespoons. 2.50 12 small tablespoons. 1.25 1 coffeepot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 crystal pitcher, 1 butter dish. 1.50 12 cups 1.00 • 36.45 Used in fitting up Habana Industrial School for Orphans. 21 C. Torre & Co 6 iron pails. 3.75 .do 15 bushels potash. 2.80 .do 6 scrubbing brushes 4.50 do • 6 scrubbing poles. 3.75 do 6 brooms. 3.75 do 2 kitchen knives 1.00 .do 1 broth strainer. 35 .do 3 dusters.. 75 do 1 crumb tray .40 do 1 dust tray, 1 floor brush. .90 do 1 enameled skimmer. .15 do 1 enameled kitchen spoon. .20 .do 2 cuspidors. 1.50 do 7 enameled cooking pots.. 6.00 do 1 complete mortar. 1.30 .do 1 coffeepot.. 1.25 do • 1 toaster ... .40 do 2 charcoal pans. 1.80 .do 4 iron bars. 50 .do 1 nurse stove, 1 copper roller. .75 .do 1 carving knife. 2.00 do D 1 enameled saucepan. 1.00 do 1 baking roller. .25 do 1 pair tongs, cooking utensils. 1.70 .do 40.75 Gandencio Avances. 10 yards cloth, for tables. 7.00 24 napkins.. 4.00 11.00 .do 28 M. Ruiz & C 4 boxes writing paper (printed), 4 boxes envelopes (printed). 10.00 16 boxes clips. 6.50 14,850 blank forms. 81.25 24 large clips. 3.00 2 boxes writing pens 2.15 750 envelopes. 7.50 4,000 sheets writing paper 25.50 2 blank books (special). 3.75 12 bottles library paste. 6.00 12 boxes paper fasteners. 2 boxes ink eradicator. 5.00 2.00 284 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth Infantry, United States Army, acting paymaster, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. M. Ruiz & Co Total Articles. 24 colored pencils. 2 "index" books. Amount. Disposition and use. $3.00 2.00 $157.65 For use at headquarters, Department of Habana. 3,533.60 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 2 Wm. L. Corbin Material. 1 pound nails. $1.00 .10 .30 35 For use in making bars for window, Quantity purchased not specified. post-office, Jucaro. 1 padlock. 4 hinges Diego Carrandi. J. Borbolla Materials, signs. 10.00 1 hanging lamp 2 white-metal chandeliers. $63.00 50.00 113.00 $1.75 For use in reconstruction, post-office, Jucaro. For use in reconstruction, post-office, Santa Clara. For use in the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. Quantity purchased not specified Labor included in amount of bill. Disallowed. J. de la Gomez. 12 sets photograph pictures... 24.60 9 sets photograph pictures 2.25 15 sets photograph plates.. 1 mold. 45.00 3.00 74.85 For use in connection with the de- partment of posts. Do. Antonio Diaz 1,101 feet lumber 65.41 For use in reconstruction, depart- ment of posts building. 7 varas cornice lumber. 1.89 23 varas molding lumber. .69 12 feet lumber. 1.92 1.92 67.99 Harris Bros. & Co. Maribona Sampedro & Co.. 1 Remington typewriter. 112.00 .do .do Disallowed Allowed. For use in the private resi- dence of E. G. Rathbone. For use in the post-office, Habana 22 meters wire. $1.76 2 incandescent globes 1.00 2 burners. 1.00 3 lamp shades 1.50 Date. 1900. Feb. 2 1900. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 285 4 electric switches. 1 shovel 2.00 .65 Bernardo Faubel. Pedro Carbonell. Material 1 sheet zinc. Hooks $1.76 .10 7.91 6.00 For use in placing electric_light in post-office, Sagua la Grande. For use in making a railing for post- office, Mayari. For use in post-office, Sagua la Grande .do Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not specified. 1.86 Vicente Mascareno 2 signs.. 2.00 2 tables 14.00 4 leather chairs 5.00 2 lamps. 2.00 1 bookstand 6.00 1 railing 19.00 2 letter boxes. 2.50 50.50 Morrill Bros John C. Parker. Chas. E. Windridge Hartford Manufacturing Co 20,000 envelopes 1 hanging lamp 6.00 275,000 blank forms. 8.25 For use in post-office, Bayamo... For use in post-office, Marianao ....do 24.40 .do 1 Remington typewriter. 127.50 48 bottles "Utopian" paste 144 bottles safety ink. $16.00 10.00 10,800 boxes pens. 36.25 3,600 Miller's stubs 17.50 144 erasers. 3.75 80 reams writing paper. 140.00 223.50 For use in post-office, Habana. R. H. Cowan & Co 15,000 envelopes.. 45.00 168,000 blank forms. 478.25 523.25 Hipolito Odardo.. Francisco F. Ortis Velasco & Esguia C. Torre & Co Lumber 17.00 For use in placing new lock letter. For use in post-office, Habana; disal- lowed. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. 4 cane chairs 4.84 D • 388 pounds ice. 3.88 For use in the post-office, Guines. For use in the post-office, Matanzas 2 hinges $0.30 1 can prussian blue 6 locks. 6 padlocks. 50 packages nails. 22 pounds turpentine 16 knockers 6.45 5.10 3.81 2. 42 .35 2.45 9 metal bolts 1.98 49 metal rings. 1.95 4 glass lights 8.50 140 feet wire. 32.20 6 sheets sandpaper. .60 6 pounds whiting powder 5.00 26 metal hooks 1.85 2 empty casks 1.00 1 pounds cord 2.19 286 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. C. Torre & Co galvanized iron pulley 4 pounds cement $0.40 . 15 4 iron clamps. 10.50 100 screws 4.50 20 pounds linseed oil 2.00 $93.70 For use in reconstruction depart- ment of posts building. Harris Bros. & Co.. 1 Remington typewriter. 43.00 For use in the post-office, Habana. Gomez, O'Brien & Co. 120 pounds cement $2.40 10 gas cocks 8.75 16 Welsbach lights 18.00 22 screws and straps. 1.10 27 elbows 2.20 2 unions. 60 2 pounds nails. .20 62 feet pipe 5.76 6 nipples.... 60 10 pounds plaster. 40 6 pillow tips 30 1 head shower. 3.50 6 lamp shades 10 feet chain. 3.00 1.00 1 glass water gauge.. 1.00 3 feet sockets 1 pound solder. 30 • 30 Agustin Alonso.. Manuel Baguero 1 drop-letter box Material. The Mosler Safe Co 1 safe 2.00 11.00 155.00 49.41 For use in the private residence of Disallowed. E. G. Rathbone. For use in post-office, Caimito, Cuba For use in placing new lock letter boxes in post-office, Baracoa. For use in connection with the department of post. For use in post-office, Habana. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. Niagara Clip Co The Public Printer W. H. Crawford Co. R. H. Cowan & Co 1 safe 20,000 Niagara clips. 30 blank books 50.00 .do 25.00 .do 15.66 do 124 blank books 256.35 do 211,000 blank forms. $532.00 ..do Disallowed. 40,000 envelopes.. 148.50 do Do. 10,000 slips paper blocked 20.00 .do Do. 302 special books 206.00 do Do. 906.50 The Seamless Rubber Co... Aurelo Lima Francisco Palacio & Co. 50 pounds rubber bands. 88.00 .do Do. 6 chairs 5.00 For use in post-office, Mariana 6 leather bags 15.00 For use in post-office, Habana Date. 10 1900. Feb. 2 3 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 287 Felipe de Pazos La Tropical Ice Co.. C. F. W. Neely Forage, horses. 35 green fodder rations. 1 bale American straw 2,325 pounds ice $93.00 2.90 3.00 98.90 Feed for horses used in Habana mail Quantity purchased not specified. service. 17.75 For use in the post-office, Habana 1,740 pounds ice 13.23 For use in the department of posts, Habana. Do. Scales $6.50 For use in connection with the de- Do. partment of posts. Stamps 7.18 .do Soap. 80 .do Cards 32 ..do } Ammonia .20 .do 1 counsel advisory book. 1.50 .do Disallowed. Quantity purchased not specified. 3 picture frames.. 7.50 do Wash dish 1.00 ..do Hardware 24.00 .do Paint, lime 12 Vinda de Ruiz de Caniez... 3 tons coal. 1.80 .do 38.80 Wheelbarrow 3.00 15.00 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Allowed. O 22.01 ing of post-office launch. Ramon de la Cruz. Coal oil. $0.75 Sealing wax. 1.00 1.75 For use in connection with the repair- For use in post-office, Sancti Spiritus. Quantity purchased not specified. 13 Woodward & Lothrop 5 platters 19.75 3 covered dishes. 11.50 1 sauce tureen. 4.00 12 dinner plates 7.00 12 soup plates 5.50 1 mayonaise bowl 2.25 24 plates.. 7.50 54 cups and saucers 32.75 12 B. B. plates... 8.00 1 chocolate pot.. 3.00 1 casserole. 3.50 12 B. plates 5.00 12 oatmeal bowls 4.50 2 cake plates 3.00 12 egg cups 3.50 1 hot-cake dish 3.00 1 chop plate. 2.50 1 fish platter.. 6.00 1 gravy and stand 2.00 2 pitchers. .80 1 rest .60 12 whiskys .75 24 tumblers. 1 bowl 2 oval dishes 1.50 .20 .70 288 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Woodward & Lothrop 1 punch bowl and stand. $2.45 72 punch cups 3.75 1 punch bowl. 1.75 146.75 By discount 13.42 $133.33 For use in the private residence of | Disallowed on reaudit. E. G. Rathbone. Herman Baumgarten 1 die 2 numerals} 3.00 5 pounds composition 1.50 12 brass handles. 6.00 10.50 For use in post-office, Habana. Gomez O'Brien & Co M. Martinez 16 M. G. Valles 6 brass plates 2.00 For use in the private residence of Disallowed. E. G. Rathbone. 1 desk 6.00 For use in the post-office, Jovellanos.. 1 canvas cover. $6.00 1 gilting water bottle. 1.00 2 packages candles 1.20 1 steel hoof cleaner. .50 2 sponges 1.25 2 boxes metal polish .60 1 set straps 20.00 1 bottle silver polish. .75 1 broom .75 32.05 For team and carriage of E. G. Rath- bone. Chas. H. Thrall Llobet & Co J. W. Mason & Co Ruiz & Bro Bells. Wax 36.00 $5.30 Wheels and knobs. 1.00 $6.30 For use on furniture at the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. For use in post-office, Habana.. For use on library at the private resi- dence of E. G. Rathbone. Disallowed on reaudit. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill disallowed. Do. 3 tapestry screens 32.78 1 mattress 18.90 51.68 For use in the private residence of Disallowed, E. G. Rathbone, 63,700 blank forms. 287.25 100 rolls toilet paper. 20.00 2 bottles ammonia. .75 6 feather dusters 21.00 2 bottles alcohol. .50 100 cakes soap. 10.00 66 rubber stamps 59.50 2 special books 93.00 Date. 1899. Feb. 13 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 289 2 American flags 18.50 61,600 envelopes.. 375.35 5 printed covers.. 1.00 3,000 printed money wrappers 7.50 1,000 shipping tags 4.00 50 sheets writing paper. .75 899.10 Disallowed 20 per cent 179.82 179.82 719.28 For use in post-office, Habana. Disallowed Allowed. The Yale & Towne Manu- facturing Co. Herman Baumgarten Morrill Bro.. F. P. May & Co R. H. Cowan & Co John C. Parker 12 file cases 118.00 For use in post-office, Habana. 2 steel daters 4.50 do 66,000 blank forms. 1.98 .do 120 letter scales. 540.00 .do 88,000 blank forms. 319.75 .do Disallowed. 20,500 sheets writing paper $149.25 6,500 envelopes 49.25 · 3 steel dies 9.75 208.25 ..do W. M. Chapman 144 sheets sandpaper .25 For use in the private residence of Do. E. G. Rathbone. 125 pounds lead 13.75 do Do. 2 gallons linseed oil 1.87 .do Do. 3 gallons turpentine. 2.62 do Do. 1 gallon varnish. 2.25 do Do. Domingo Caballero. W. B. Moses & Sons National Publishing Co Morrill Bro Lord & Taylor. 1 gallon hard oil 5 pounds plaster. 1 pound black drop oil 2 pounds sienna paint. 2 pounds umber paint. pound chrome-green pound prussian-blue. Liquid drier Material 2.00 .do Do. 2.50 do Do. 30 do Do. 50 .do Do. .50 .do Do. - .30 do Do. .30 .do Do. 25 .do 27.39 2.50 4 yards green billiard cloth 30 special books 15,000 blank forms. 19. 13 120.75 .45 Disallowed. Quantity purchased not specified. For use in making a writing shelf in Quantity purchased not specified post-office, Sagua la Grande. For use in post-office, Habana. ...do ..do Labor included in amount of bill. 10% yards cretonne. $6.94 2 bagdad 4.50 5 tablecloths 30.40 2 yards cutre 1.85 18 napkins... 18.75 11 Smyrna rugs. 22.25 1 large rug. 7.00 15 yards velvet carpet. 30.00 121.69 For use in the private residence of Disallowed. E. G. Rathbone. Herman Baumgarten.. 24 typewriter ribbons 12.00 11148-w w——19 22 290 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 22 Herman Baumgarten.. 36 dating line stamps... $10.80 $22.80 For use in the post-office, Habana.. James Cooper 1 pound lye .18 For use in cleaning stamps, post- office, Habana. Morrill Bro.. Wykoff, Seamans & Bene- dict. The Fairbanks Co Manuel G. Valles 4 typewriters 3 trucks. 5 complete sets harness. 54,000 blank forms. 1.62 360.00 Total Amount disallowed 34.00 150.00 6, 539.46 2, 581.74 For use in post-office, Habana. .do .do For horses and mules, in the Habana mail service. [Personal property purchased by Capt. J. F. Reynolds Landis, First United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of Feb. 28 Pedro Suarez 1 steel ring 1 copper ring. February, 1900.] $4.00 2.00 $6.00 Used in the maintenance and opera- tion of the collector of customs' steam launch. ..do For use in the office of the collector of customs, Caibarien. Used in the maintenance and opera- tion of the collector of customs, steam launch. Rosendo Palacio. Abelardo Figueroa . Manuel del Rio. Girando & 6 iron plates 12 iron spoons 2 iron pitchers. .80 .30 25 88393 200 blank forms 1.35 2.50 1 boat. 17.00 5, 177 pounds coal. $19.41 10 bags 1.25 Spanish gold 20.66 Reduced U. S. currency. 18.95 .do Imaz & Co. 4 cans white paint. $7.80 2 cans red paint 2.60 1 can green paint. 1.30 2 cans blue paint. .90 1 can black paint. 1.30 4 cans copper paint. 11.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 291 50 pounds burnt oil. 6.00 5 gallons turpentine. 4.50 12 cakes sapolio 1.08 1 copper bolt 2.86 2 oars. 2.24 41.58 Emilio Pando 30 quires paper 1.50 1 liter ink 1.25 1 ball thread .10 Total 2.85 90.23 ..do For use in office of collector of cus- toms, Caibarien. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Edward B. Ives, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 20 gallons gasoline Specific use not more definitely stated. Feb. 7 Marina Sierra & Co Sala & Sons.. $11.25 Rural police and administration. 3 chamois skins 1 horse bracelet $3.00 .75 2 sponges 1.30 gallon harness oil 1.85 1 box cleaning paste .25 1 bottle castor oil .50 1 pair clasps 1.50 1 horse beard. .30 2 harness pads. 2.00 1 harness-tree hook. 1.50 1 root brush .60 1 blinker 1.00 3 whips. 9.00 2 Engalls 4.00 2 nickel bits 1.75 2 nickel bits. 1 rein ring 1 can blacking 1.25 .60 1.00 1 feather duster 2.00 1 bellyband 2.00 36.15 .do Do. 27 A. D. French. 3,000 standard oak brackets 51.00 .do Do. Jose Eligio Mosquero. 26 pounds insulated copper wire 48 battery zines... $10.64 3.20 13.84 .do Do. 9 G. Alvarez 1,162 pounds ice 5.23 .do Do. 12 Ramble & Bonza 200 blank forms. $31.00 5 boxes paper, 5 boxes envelopes 14.00 45.00 Do. 16 P. Fernandez & Co 176,000 sheets copying paper. 52.80 12 hanging files. .90 30 boxes rubber bands.. 19.75 24 ribbons 10.00 292 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Edward B. Ives, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 16 P. Fernandez & Co 72 bottles inucilage. Amount. $6.00 24 bottles paste 4 boxes rubber bands. 144 pins. 4.00 16.00 27.00 24 boxes paper fasteners. 4.80 150 sheets blotting paper 7.50 500 sheets carbon paper. 15.00 $163.75 J. E. Labatt Foote, Pierson & Co. 2,920 pounds galvanized wire. 175.20 Rural police and administration ..do 24 rolls insulating tape ……. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. $12.00 50 telephone receiver cards. 7.50 50 telephone transmitter cords 6.00 200 pounds office wire 60.00 24 splicing clamps... 32.40 40 telephone bridgings, 4 magnets, 1 generator 560.00 677.90 do Do. 19 Joseph Woodward. 20 packages galvanized nails. 95.00 .do 20 New Ice Factory 775 libras ice 3.49 .do 775 libras ice 3.49 do 750 libras ice 3.37 do Foote, Pierson & Co Harry L. Wrenn 5,000 glass insulators 220.00 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 1 set wheels 100.00 .do Joseph Woodrow 23 J. Henry Steinhart 200 telegraph poles 260.00 .do Specific use not more definitely stated. Labor of painting carriage included in amount of bill. Specific use not more definitely stated. 470 telegraph form books 16 reams letter paper 24, 500 blank forms. $141.00 20.00 - 111.00 4 rubber stamps 4.00 276.00 ..do Do. 27 | Krajewski-Pesant & Co. 25 pounds sal ammoniac. 3.75 12 rolls tape 3.60 18 telephone lightning arresters. 5.40 24 insulators. .32 5 pounds white tape. 2.90 200 insulators 2.70 6 splicing clamps. 13.50 100 pounds sal ammoniac 15.00 11 binding posts 2.75 3,020 galvanized telegraph wire. 192.52 253 pounds sal ammoniac 20.24 ► 50 comealongs. 20.83 1,000 porcelain insulators. 5.20 288.71 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 293 521 glass telegraph insulators.. 28 W. D. Bourne 1 automatic numbering machine Total 67.73 15.85 2,512.96 ...do .do Do. Do. $25.00 3.00 3.00 10.00 16.00 16.00 3.50 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert G. Paxton, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Augustin Ochoa. 800 vara lumber 10 wooden stands 10 wooden bars.. 10 wooden forks. 8 wooden bars 8 wooden bars 350 hoop poles. 1 wooden bar 2.00 4 flagstaffs.. 8.00 8 wooden forks 16.00 12 wooden bars 3.60 200 hoop poles 2.00 $108. 10 Rambla Garcia & Co 1 ball twine .10 6 pounds nails. 48 Used in the construction of barracks and quarters, Holguin, Cuba. Used in connection "Aid to desti- tute," Holguin, Cuba. ..do 9 packages tacks 90 do 2 pounds white paint. .40 do bottle turpentine .12 ..do 5 pairs hinges.. 75 do 36 screws 30 .do 2 pounds glue 50 do 1 packages screws 14 pounds nails. 15 pounds wire 1 package tacks. Packages sand. 36 coffee rivets. 1.20 do 1. 12 do 2.00 .do 70 ..do .50 .do Quantity purchased not stated. 30 ..do 2 rings and clasps. 30 do 1 file. 25 do 14 pounds manila rope .35 ..do 25 pounds wire. 2.00 .do 36 coffee rivets. 30 .do 6 pounds nails .48 .do Sandpaper. .40 do Do. 14 pounds manila rope 2.80 do 1 package tacks .10 .do 25 pounds wire.. 2.00 .do 4 pounds nails. .32 .do 50 pounds white paint. 10.00 4 pounds red ocher .28 4 packages lampblack .20 822 .do .do do 294 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $0.75 1.25 2 gallons turpentine · • 2.50 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert G. Paxton, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 28 Rambla Garcia & Co. 1 gallon boiled oil Articles. 4 packages ultramarine Disposition and use. Remarks. Amount. Used in connection "aid to desti- tute," Holguin, Cuba. .do .do 1 brush 1 French brush. bottle varnish .15 .do .40 do .30 do bottle turpentine 87 pounds sheet zinc. .12 ..do 12.02 do 6 pounds nails 3 pounds nails.. 4 pounds nails.. 60 .do 30 .do .32 do 1 package tacks 20 pounds wire 3 hinges 24 screws. .10 do 1.60 do 37 .do 20 .do 36 coffee rivets. 30 .do 7 pounds nails. .62 do 3 hinges .37 .do 24 screwS 20 .do 17 pounds twine 2 pounds nails. 2 pulleys.. 2 iron staples 1 padlock, 2 keys. 18 pounds manila rope Sandpaper. 2 pounds twine. 4 iron staples 2 packages tacks. Sandpaper. 144 screws .80 do 60 .do 10 do .40 .do • 3.60 do .15 do Quantity purchased not stated. 80 .do .20 .do 30 .do .20 do .30 do Do. 1.20 do 36 screws .30 do • 100 pounds wire 2.50 do 4 pounds staples. .32 .do 2 lamp chimneys 40 .do 144 screws 1.20 do 2 hinges .25 do 18 screws .15 do 4 empty cans .30 do 6 whitewash brushes 2.40 do 25 pounds glue 6.00 .do 12 palm brooms. 30 .do 6 pounds red ocher. .42 do 144 screws 1.20 do 1 package tacks .10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 295 Rambla, Garcia & Co Garcia & Gomez. Twine .20 .do Do. 8 pounds ultramarine 1.50 ..do 9 pounds red ocher 60 .do 3 packages tacks.. .30 .do Sandpaper. 35 do Do. 144 screwS 1.20 .do Palm broom. .10 .do Do. 1 lamp burner .20 .do 6 pounds red_ocher. .40 .do 3 bolts, complete 75 do 8 door knockers .60 .do 144 screwS 1.20 do 2 large wash basins. 10.00 .do 2 small wash basins 7.00 .do 1 French brush.. 40 .do $100.91 96 machetes 112.00 96 hoes 34.00 72 axes 78.00 360 hoes 224.00 Furnished to the destitute, Holguin.. 135.00 192 machetes 220.00 84 axes 87.50 442.50 5 pounds turnip seed 1.80 3 pounds beet seed 1.10 1 pound cabbage seed. 3.50 pound carrot seed .25 1 pound eggplant seed. 3.50 4 pounds pea seed 4.25 3 pounds bean seed. 5.88 2 pounds lettuce seed. 2.50 2 pounds radish seed .76 pound onion seed.. 1.25 1 package onion sets 1.25 4 ounces tomatoes.. 1.10 1 pound cucumber seed 60 1 pound muskmellon seed. 88 1 pound watermellon seed .40 3 packages corn.... 3.00 pound parsnip seed. 40 pound celery seed.. 1.10 pound cauliflower seed. 24.00 57.52 Less discount, 15 per cent 12.93 44.59 8 packages bags .80 45.39 Seed for gratuitous issue to destitute, Holguin, Cuba. Peter Henderson & Co 296 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $20.00 15.00 3 gross pens $1.20 9 penholders. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert G. Paxton, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 28 Manuel Lerez 13 prescriptions.. Ricardo Sirren. 25 prescriptions.. Jose S. Gonzalez First Lieut. R. G. Paxton, Tenth U.S. Cavalry. 7 prescriptions. 1 desk Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Furnished the civil hospital, Hol- guin, Cuba. ..do To be used in the quarters of the rural guard, Holguin, Cuba. Remarks. $9.70 35.00 5.00 .21 24 lead pencils. .30 10 packages envelopes. .50 3 packages matches .20 2.41 Manuel Cabrera Stationery for district headquarters, Holguin, Cuba. 5,150 dry palm leaves. 275 pieces palm bark 20.60 4.10 24.70 Rambla Garcia & Co 1 burner 3 lamp chimneys 1 oil lamp Used in the construction of barracks at Holguin, Cuba. 2 cans mineral oil 3.74 Used in the public jail, Holguin, Cuba. .25 .do .65 do .15 do 4 empty cans .40 do Postage stamps 60 .do 4 empty cans Quantity purchased not stated. .40 .do 1 can mineral oil 1.87 .do 24 palm brooms. .40 .do Stationery 2.50 ..do Do. 10.96 Manuel Cabrera 6 barrels lime. 3.00 Wencestao Infanta Biotopia 15 stone, brass, cart. Used in the sanitary department, Holguin, Cuba. 7.50 12 picks. $3.60 Francisco Unez. 1 bolt Used in connection with the con- struction barracks and quarters, Holguin, Cuba. 1.20 2 knockers .50 6 bolts .30 23883 .do ..do .do 5.60 Diego Frueba 1,200 pieces palm thatch 4.80 81 stone, trade, cart 40.50 45.30 Leopoldo Rodriguez. 4,000 pieces palm thatch. 16.00 300 palm-leaf bark. 4.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 297 26 barrels lime. 13.00 1,000 bricks 8.00 41.50 .do Miguel Rodriguez 1 chimney.. 2.30 1 chimney 2.50 2 varas tin pipe.. 1.50 1 chimney 2.00 1 tin elbow 3.00 11.30 Cornelius Rafas Jose S. Betancourt 2 bottles paste 1 bottle ink 1 rubber eraser · 25 stone, tons, cart Used in the construction of water sys- tem, Holguin, Cuba. 12.50 340 blank forms Used in the sanitary department, Holguin, Cuba. $3.40 .20 25 .17 4.02 Stationery for district headquarters, Holguin, Cuba. 3 blank books 4.75 1 ream office paper 2.25 200 envelopes. 1.10 1 liter ink 1.15 1 box pens. .95 Norberta Pla 1 ream paper 3.65 13.85 Stationery for use rural guard, Hol- guin. 10 beans 465 poles. 45.00 465.00 510.00 Used in the construction of 6 bridges on Puerto Padre Tunas road, Cuba. 1,663. 24 Total [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis. treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, Feb. 1 Ruiz & Co 6 paper blocks. 1 box carbon paper. 1900.] $1.20 5.00 12 Eagle pencils .50 8 reams linen paper 22.50 2 boxes paper; 2 boxes envelopes.. 4.00 12 boxes paper 20.60 12 boxes envelopes 20.60 1 file... .50 2 boxes embossed paper; 200 envel- opes.. 11.00 12 boxes envelopes 31.20 $117.10 Furnished to the office of the mili- Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- tary governor. ards, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers. 298 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 1 Harris Bros. & Co 1 roll-top desk. $60.00 Furnished to judiciary commission. 1 filing cabinet $55.00 1 index card cabinet. 28.00 1 letter press with stand. 18.00 12 sheets blotting paper .60 12 oil boards.. 1.00 102.60 ...do Do. 6 Widow of Brana. Torices & Co 2 mosquito nets.. 18.50 Used in palace of the governor-gen- Do. eral. 94 pounds rubber sheets. $1.39 7 globe valves. 4.50 14 pounds tees, ells. 36 2 unions 25 1 tee, 2 nipples, 2 nuts 40 1 ell, 2 nipples. 10 10 faucets. 3.40 2 root brushes .80 6 metal burners 1 pair scissors. pound packing 4 screws 3 panes glass .48 1.00 20 .15 2.60 2 complete hinges • 1.00 1 pair nippers 25 1 gas keg 30 1 pound white glue 25 3 packages wire nails. 30 6 bed rollers 1.50 1 sack nails.. 2.00 8 sheets sandpaper · .10 2 candle holders. 1.20 Spanish gold 22.53 Reduced to U. S. currency. 1.96 20.57 .do Do. Knight & Wall Co. 100 feet rubber hose 13.00 1 set sad iron • 1.25 3 sad irons. .90 15. 15 .do Dirube & Varela. Capt. Philip Mothersill, act- ing commissary subsist- ence, U. S. Vols. Do. 10 tons Cumberland coal 5 pounds pearline 60.00 ..do Do. $0.39 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 299. 20 pounds sapolio. 1.23 1 box soap.. 1.84 3.46 do Do. Gomez, O'Brien & Co.. Benito, Alvarez & Co.. 2 galvanized iron pans 6.50 do Do. 6 parlor brooms. $2.50 8 long-handle brooms 6.00 3 scrubbers 2.40 3 hand brooms .60 2 dusters. 2 root brooms. 2 handles. 4.50 80 .80 17.60 ....do Do. 8 J. Borbolla 1 desk 55.00 3 chairs. 3 bookcases. 41.00 90.00 1 hatrack. 14.00 200.00 Used in the office of judiciary com- mittee. Do. ing commissary subsist- Capt. Philip Mothersill, act- 96 No. 2 towels. ence, U. S. Vols. 23.04 48 damask towels.. 20.16 24 linen bath towels. 15.96 59.16 Used in the palace of the governor- general. Do. Ramiro Fernandez 3 chairs.. 24.00 1 washstand. 14.00 1 desk 65.00 3 lamps.. 27.00 130.00 ..do Do. general of posts. E. G. Rathbone, director- | 250 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 1,000 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 3.13 Office of municipal judge, Canasi. 6.25 Office of secretary of public works, Habana. Disposed of by E. G. Rathbone, di- rector-general of posts. Do. 500 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 2,000 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 3. 13 12.50 Office of municipal judge, Bolondron. Office of chief sanitary officer, Ha- bana. Do. Do. 1,000 penalty envelopes, No. 10 6.25 Office of secretary of public works, Do. Habana. .do 6.25 Office of director of public works, Do. Habana. .do 6.25 Office of department of public works, Do. Pinar del Rio. do 6.25 Office of department of public works, Do. Matanzas. do 6.25 Office of department of public works, Santa Clara. Do. ....do 6.25 Office of department of public works, Do. Puerto Principe. .do 6.25 Office of department of public works, Santiago de Cuba. Do, 300 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 8 E. G. Rathbone, director- general of posts. Articles. 500 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 1,000 penalty envelopes, No. 10 500 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 500 penalty envelopes, No. 7. 500 penalty envelopes, No. 11. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 7. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 10.. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 7. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 10.. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 7. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 10. Amount. $3.13 6.25 Office of secretary of instruction, Ha- bana. . Disposition and use. Office of department of public works, Habana, Cuba. Remarks. Disposed of by E. G. Rathbone, di- rector-general of posts. Do. 3.13 2.25 Office of municipal judge, Abrens.. Office of the "Audiencia," Habana. Do. Do. 3.25 .do Do. $1.13 1.56 2.69 Office of municipal judge, Santiago.. Do. 1. 13 1.56 2.69 Office of municipal judge at Caney Do. 1.13 1.56 2.69 Office of municipal judge, San Luis Do. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 7. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 10. 1,000 penalty envelopes, No. 10 1. 13 1.56 2.69 6.25 Office of municipal judge, Cobre Office of secretary of agriculture, Ha- bana. Do. Do. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 7. 250 penalty envelopes, No. 10. $1.13 1.56 2.69 Office of municipal judge, Cristo Do. 9 Baker Voorhis & Co 1 brief for trial of criminal cases 1 book, Banier's Law Dictionary 1 book, Church on Habeas Corpus.. 1 book, Dugan on Law and Practice of Police Magistrates 5.50 12.00 7.50 6.50 1 book, Livingston's System of Penal Laws prepared for Louisiana.. 5.00 3 books, Wait on Justices' Practice. 1 book, Langbeim's Municipal Court Practice 16.00 4.50 1 book, Cook's Penal and Criminal Code. 5.00 1 book, Gilbert's Town Clerks' Man- ual 5.00 1 book, Smith on Sheriffs. 5.00 1 book, Townsend's Libel and Slander 5.50 1 book, Pameray on Remedies and Remedial Rights 5.50 2 books, Desty on Taxation 8.00 1 book, Brown on Taxation 5.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 301 10 Harris Bros. & Co. Used in office for governor-general... Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers. 1 book, Seligman on Taxation. 3.00 1 book, Cunning and Gilbert on Taxation 4.00 1 book, Alderson on Judicial Writs and Process 5.00 4 books, Birdsey's Revised Statutes and Supplement. 20.00 1 book, Code, Napoleon. 6.00 1 book, Louisiana Civil Code. 5.00 1 book, Becker and Hawes, Civil and Criminal Justice. 4.00 1 book, Rules of Court of Record... 1.00 144.00 1 Remington typewriter. 112.00 1 typewriter desk 37.50 1 office chair 8.00 24,200 blank forms. 8,000 gross crayons 157.50 265.00 460.00 1 broom $0.50 Soap, mops, scrubbers 9.60 1 long duster 1.20 M. Pulido Jose Basterrechea Frank L. Joannini. 12 Rambla & Bonza Used in office of judiciary commission Used in office of treasury department. For use in public schools at Habana Used in cleaning and repairing rooms for judiciary commission. ..do ..do Do. Disposed of by Maj. Eugene F. Ladd, quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- intendent of schools of Cuba. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, United States Volunteers. Quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, United States Volunteers. Quantity purchased not stated. Do. Panes of glass 7.40 18.70 7 reams paper 16.00 1 package carbon paper 4.75 500 envelopes. 2.25 18 bottles ink. 3.50 3 bottles red ink. .50 72 pencils.. 3.25 6 rubber erasers 1.50 24 penholders 1.75 1 copying book 1.90 2 packages copying paper 3.50 20 sheets blotting paper 1.80 2 boxes pens. 1.45 2 boxes paper fasteners. 4.25 2 boxes ink eradicators. 1.90 48.30 Used in connection with census taking of the Cuban army. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, United States Volunteers. 302 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.1 Disposed of by Maj. Oliver E. Wood. Disposed of by Alex E. Frye, super- intendent of schools of Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Oliver E. Wood, commissary of subsistence, United States Volunteers. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. ¡ Feb. 12 Maj. Oliver E. Wood, com- missary of subsistence, United States Volunteers. 2,496 cans of Highland cream 6,000 pounds beans 7.000 cans corned beef. 5,000 pounds hard bread. $287.04 193.80 1,111. 25 275.00 M. Ruiz & Co 4,029 bottles ink Galaban & Co. 14,000 pounds bacon $1,867.09 601.35 1,295.00 Aid to destitute Cubans Supplies for the schools of Cuba Aid to destitute Cubans 13 Miro & Otero Cameron Amberg & Co. 11,520 pounds rice 1,744 pounds bacon $322.56 13.08 335.64 ..do 288 Dreka pens 2.00 1 "Mammoth" seal 35.00 50,000 paper fasteners. 105.00 1,500 maps Cuba 1,500 maps Pinar del Rio and Ha- bana 1,500 maps Habana and Pinar del Rio 102.50 1,500 maps Puerto Principe and Santiago. 1,500 maps Matanzas and Santa Clara 10,000 sheets Japanese paper. 20.00 1 book, record of military deaths, 1900.. 14.50 1 index book, letters received. 23.75 1 index book, letters received 24.50 1 index book, letters sent... 22.00 5 index books 60.00 2 warrant accountable books. 92.00 501.25 1,500 maps Cuba 3,000 maps Pinar del Rio and Ha- bana.. 1,500 maps Santiago and Puerto 102.50 1,500 maps Matanzas and Santa Principe. Clara 1 filing-case. 33.00 Used in the office of the military Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- governor. ards, A. A. G., U. S. V PERSONAL PROPERTY. 303 14 First Lieut. Frank A. Wil- 100 file boxes 720 cans condensed milk 56.00 cox, First U. S. Infantry, commissary. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 191.50 .do 96.30 | Aid to destitute Cubans. Do. Disposed of by First Lieut. Frank A Wilcox, First U. S. Infantry, com- missary. 12 benches $114.00 7 large text-books 35.00 7 counting frames 14.00 7 blackboards 45.50 7 water jars 9.00 7 maps Čuba. 24.50 12 boxes chalk. 3.00 288 spelling books 3.00 141 method books. 4.00 288 arithmetic tables 3.50 84 text-books 10.50 84 books, grammars. 4.50 84 inkstands. 2.40 288 penholders. 3.00 7 brooms. 1.80 8 water pitchers 1.40 5 bottles ink. 5.00 288 copy books. 6.00 72 geographies. 4.50 7 dusters. 1.75 21 yards oilcloth. 4. 48 12 boxes pens. 4.00 7 clocks. 28.00 84 arithmetics 5.50 338.33 Supplies for the schools of Cuba Disposed of by Alex. E. Frye, super- intendent of schools of Cuba. 5 writing desks. 8.75 5 counting frames 12.50 4 maps Cuba. 14.00 5 maps Central America. 17.50 5 wooden compasses. 3.00 144 geographies of Cuba 9.00 122 text-books 24.00 5 maps world. 25.00 10 large benches. 90.00 5 charts, weights and measures. 12.50 4 revolving chairs 30.00 48 water pitchers. 3.75 250.00 School supplies for the municipality of Salud. Do. 90 large benches. 1,080.00 90 desks 72 hatracks 270.00 18.00 15 dusters.. 7.50 15 water jars. 13.50 45 water pitchers 6.00 20 chairs 20.00 304 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 14 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 14 blackboards $42.00 576 books, geographies. 48.00 300 text-books 85.90 1,440 copy books 30.00 288 books, agriculture 30.00 12 boxes pens. 4.75 144 spelling books 1.40 $1,657.05 School supplies for the municipality Disposed of by Alex. E. Frye, superin- of Guines. tendent of schools of Cuba. 288 text-books 65.00 432 books, arithmetics 25.50 285 books, grammars. 40.00 720 copy books 12.50 6 reams ruled paper 7.50 24 boxes pens. 8.00 432 pencils. 5.40 12 bottles ink. 6.25 500 penholders 10.50 12 boxes chalk. 3.60 6 wooden compasses. 4.20 12 rulers 8.50 6 square rulers 4.80 6 counting frames 15.00 6 anatomical forms. 27.00 6 anatomical charts 23.00 6 objective charts 24.00 864 books, geographies of Cuba. 45.00 12 portfolios 18.00 6 charts, weights and measures 24.00 144 books, universal geographies 36.00 12 terrestrial spheres 84.00 6 planisphere maps... 24.00 12 buckets 18.00 144 brooms 40.00 12 dusters 4.00 3 reams ruled paper 11.25 595.00 School supplies for the municipality Do. of El Cano. 2 astronomical atlases.. 10.00 2 atlases, metric system 8.00 8 blackboards 32.00 8 tripods.. 14.00 4 terrestrial spheres 28.00 7 counting frames 19.00 8 wooden compasses 4.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 305 8 rulers 2 square rulers 2 protractors 8 portfolios 8 objective charts 2 boxes chalk 6.00 1.50 1.80 12.00 36.00 .80 2 geometrical charts. 8.00 9 books, rules and regulations 10.80 72 books, geographies 6.00 24 books, universal geographies. 7.00 144 books, arithmetics. 9.00 144 arithmetical tables 1.50 288 copy books. 5.00 72 books, grammars 12.00 144 penholders. 1.00 12 boxes pens. 12 liters ink 72 ink wells 8 water jars 4.50 4.00 7.50 12.00 8 water pitchers 4.00 72 cups 17.40 48 chairs. 48.00 4 drawing charts 7.00 8 buckets 8.00 20 large benches. 40.00 385.40 School supplies for municipality of Isla de Pinos. Do. 15 blackboards 71.25 6 counting frames 31.50 20 maps 67.50 · 5 planisphere maps. 25.00 5 anatomical frames. 20.00 24 liters ink. 12.50 500 penholders. 10.50 12 boxes pens.. 4.00 144 Eagle pencils 1.80 24 boxes chalk. 7.20 6 terrestrial spheres 49.20 144 books, geographies. 36.00 30 text-books 37.00 7 charts. 21.00 4 drawing sets 11.20 15 portfolios 18.75 15 maps... 48.75 576 copy books. 10.00 288 books, geographies. 18.00 288 books, primary 3.00 288 books, arithmetics 15.00 288 lecture books 70.00 216 books, grammars. 30.00 4 reams ruled paper 7.00 4 portfolios 6.00 11148-w w——20 306 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] $850.00 School supplies for municipality of Jose de las Lajas. Supplies for the schools of Cuba.. Disposed of by Alex. E. Frye, superin- tendent of schools of Cuba. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Feb. 14 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 5 objective charts $20.00 48 books, geometry 16.00 12 buckets 18.00 96 enameled pitchers 16.00 72 brooms 24.00 12 dusters 6.00 72 books, geographies. 20.00 6 charts, geographical 30.00 6 arithmetical charts 24.00 72 manuscripts 24.00 • 2 filters 19.85 17 Champion & Pascual Schieffelin & Co 10,000 copy books 2 bottles acacia pulvis. 4, 175.00 2 bottles acetanelidum $1.24 .30 34 bottles boric acid 5.10 6 bottles boric acid tablets. .84 6 bottles carbolic acid 1.08 36 bottles sulphuric acid 11.52 34 bottles tannic acid.. 5.10 14 bottles alcohol. 11.20 2 bottles spirits ammonia. .68 2 bottles bromide ammonia .82 36 bottles antipyrine 45.00 1 bottle argenti nitras .50 26 bismuth subgallate 23.14 26 bottles bismuth subnitrate 41.60 13 bottles chloral. 4.55 30 bottles chloroform.. 7.80 66 bottles cinchona. 33.00 10 bottles ergotal. 6.00 18 bottles ferri chloride 7.92 4 bottles ferri et quininæ citras. 1.60 36 bottles gentiana 14.40 4 bottles glycyrrhiza 1.00 17 bottles hydrarg. chloridum mite. 4. 25 15 bottles iodoform 12. 15 26 bottles ipecacuanhæ et opii pulv. 18.46 18 bottles magnesii sulphas.. 7.20 15 bottles morphine sulphas……. 13.88 72 bottles oleum morrhuæ. 15.84 1 bottle oleum ricini. 25 bottles opii tincture 5.88 12 bottles oleum terebinthinæ. 2.64 25.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 307 3 bottles pulverized opium 3.45 4 cans petrolatum spissum .48 4 bottles plumbi acetas.. .52 1 bottle podophyllum resin. 23 6 bottles potasii arsenitis, liquor. 72 4 bottles bicarbonas 88 48 bottles bromidum 31.62 4 bottles chloral 1.04 34 potassii iodidum. 91.80 610 bottles quininæ sulphas. 250. 10 18 bottles salol tablets 7.20 2 bottles santoninum tablets 30 20 bottles sodii bicarbonate. 4.20 2 bottles sodii boras pulverized .33 2 bottles sodii bromidum. 82 10 bottles sodii phosphas. 80 44 bottles sodii salicylas.. 29.48 7 bottles sodii tablets. 3.50 2 zinc sulphas. .23 1 kilo Castile soap .27 14 pounds absorbent cotton 9.80 12 grams ligature silk .20 280 meters adhesive plaster 81.00 26 boxes assorted vials. 26.00 874.72 Hospital stores issued to destitute Accountable for by B. F. Davis, treas- Cubans. ury disbursing clerk. J. Llambers. 2 barrels potatoes. 5.00 50 pounds coffee... 8.50 1 can butter 6.75 200 pounds onions 6.50 50 pounds codfish. 5.00 2 cases milk 10.40 50 pounds beans. 3.50 25 pounds rice 1.25 30 pounds bacon. 3.00 Spanish gold 49.90 Reduced U.S. currency 4. 13 45.77 Supplies furnished to 10 Sisters of Charity employed at military hos- pital. Maj. William Fitzgerald Carter, sur- geon, U. S. A. Maj. William F. Carter, sur- geon, U. S. A. 3164 pounds fresh beef. 45.07 434 pounds bread. 21.70 216 eggs 3.75 Capt. W. B. Barker, assistant quartermaster. Gas Engine and Power Co. and Chas. L. Seabury, Consolidated. 54 pounds hams 800 chairs. 7.09 77.61 ..do Public schools at Cienfuegos 3 steam launches. $10, 145.00 Do. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general. 308 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.J Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 17 Gas Engine and Power Co. | Parts machinery and Chas. L. Seabury, Con- $567.75 solidated. 19 United Typewriter and 1 Densmore machine. 90.00 Supply.Co. 1 tabulator 18.00 $10, 712. 75 | Rural guard and administration. Specific use not more definitely stated. 1 traveling case 9.00 12 typewriter ribbons. 4.50 121.50 Accountable for by B. F. Davis, treas- ury disbursing clerk. Used in offices of the judiciary com- Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- mission. ards, assistant adjutant-general, U.S. Vols. 20 M. P. Keefe 12 boxes wax tapers.. 1.50 2 gas lighters. 4.00 500 feet lumber. 40.00 10 table legs 7.50 3 Howard locks 10.50 3 pairs butts. 1 droplight 1 Howard lock .60 4.00 3.50 10 pounds nails. .50 48 clothes hooks. 4.80 1 package screws. .25 1 8-inch bolt. 25 3 barrels brass bolts 1.05 1 mortise lock 2.00 • 1 padlock... .75 24 electric lamps 7.20 1 electric bell 1 portable lamp 15.25 23.65 127.30 2 pairs window shutters. 40.00 The National Vaccine Es- 4,000 vaccine points tablishment. $200.00 3,000 vaccine points 150.00 200 vaccine points.. 10.00 300 vaccine points. 15.00 200 vaccine points.. 10.00 21 Maj. W. J. White, quarter- master, U. S. Vols. 1 metallic casket 385.00 33.60 Used in governor-general's palace Quartermaster's department, post- office building. Chief surgeon, Department of San- tiago. Disposed of by Adna R. Chaffee, briga- dier-general, U. S. Vols. Do. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, U.S. Vols. Do. ·· Do. Do. Do. Used by the surgeon at Manzanillo Used by the surgeon at Guantanamo. Used by the surgeon at Holguin Used by the surgeon at Gibara Used in shipping the body of H. M. Jones, civilian, employed in quar- termaster's department, to Eng- land, Disposed of by Maj. W. J. White, quar- termaster, U. S. Vols, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 309 71.45 | 9.63 Used in offices of the judiciary com- | Disposed of by Col. W. V. Richards, mission. assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Used in office of governor-general 9.60 Used in office of inspector-general of prisons. Vols. Do. Do. Rural guard and administration. ..do Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Tasker M. Bliss, col- lector of customs, Cuba. 23 | Frank L. Joannini Jose Lopez. 26 | Harris Bros. & Co. Towels 1 letter press. 1 dictionary $9.00 12 sheets blotting paper 50 • 2 oil boards. 10 27 James B. Lambie. 1 pair hinges .10 1 hasp 10 1 padlock. .60 Frank M. Evans.. Harris Bros. & C 2 typewriter stands. .80 9.00 1 legal-blank case $22.00 1 Globe filing case. 65.00 1 typewriter desk. 45.00 1 Remington typewriter. 93.00 225.00 60.75 Used in office of assistant adjutant- general, Division of Cuba. Used in governor-general's palace Disposed of by Maj. Edwin St. J. Greble, assistant adjutant-general, U.S. Vols. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Vols. Do. 28 H. L. Judd & Co 2 "B. H." mats M. Ruiz & Co 26 boxes paper. $51.20 26 envelopes.. 44. 20 36 pencils... 1.80 97.20 Used in office of governor-general Rambla & Bonza 34,050 blank forms. 378.75 28,500 envelopes. 166.75 Writing paper.. 65.00 401 reams paper 155.00 150 sheets paper 6.50 3 portfolios 5.50 6 penholders. .85 6 boxes rubber bands. 15.00 6 boxes pins 1.45 7 waste baskets. 12.00 2 bottles paste. 80 1 box pens. 3 rubber rulers 12 liters ink 95 4.00 15.00 2 brooms 2 dusters 12 bottles paste. 2 map frames.. 2.25 5.50 5.00 1 dictionary 3 varas blue cloth 2 rubber stamps 1 paper weight. 6 hospital books. 6.00 5.00 9.75 2.25 • 3.50 42.00 310 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Feb. 28 Rambla & Bonza 150 pounds blotting paper. $38.00 2 boxes carbon paper 8.50 2 blank books 12.00 1,500 blank forms 618.00 100 paper coverings 125.00 6 pairs scissors 17.00 6 steel erasers 7.50 5 rubber bands. 26.00 6 enameled cuspidors 6.50 6 waste baskets. 13.50 6 table baskets 5.00 200 paper blocks.. 40.00 18 liters ink 20.50 12 inkstands. 25.75 $1,872.05 Hon. F. W. Palmer. Cameron Amberg & Co. 15,000 copies translation of civil code 1,219.30 ..do Used by headquarters department Di- Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- vision of Cuba. ards, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Vols. Do. 48 steel erasers 12 dusters 1 paper folder 90 stenographers' books $46.60 26.00 2.40 18.00 335 filing boxes. 93.00 737.50 ..do Do. Used in the office of Alexis E. Frye, superintendent of schools of Cuba. Do. Total 31, 976. 55 [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 6 boxes clips. $3.00 Feb. 8 8 | Oliverio Agramonte. 1 jug .60 6 boxes fasteners. 3.00 1 ream paper 4.00 · 1 eraser. .70 2 boxes pens. 1.20 $12.50 Material for the office of the civil governor. 20 Gustavo Caballero. Juan Cubenas Olivero Agramonte. 3 pans 500 envelopes. 1.50 ..do 1 office door 10.54 .do 1 handsaw $1.40 6.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 311 48 spoons 1.00 1 armchair .75 4 wicks 1.60 2 compasses .80 4 carvers 3.00 1 hatchet 1.50 1 grinder 2.25 1 hammer .75 19.05 Material for the jail at Puerto Prin- cipe. 4 pairs sandals. 1.00 24 brooms.... .85 1 rope .40 1 scoop 1.25 1 packing can 2.00 1 tin pitcher .20 3 sacks lime 2.10 300 envelopes... 2.50 10.30 2 reams paper 8.00 1 box pens. 60 2 blank books .80 6 penholders .25 9.65 2 pans 3.00 1 carpenters' tool.. 1.00 500 envelopes.. 4.00 1 bottle blue ink 1.20 6 pencils.. .35 9.55 .do Jose Argudin.. 10 suits clothing. 15.00 1 American flag 5.00 1 rope 25 3 cans lime 45 24 brooms .80 1 window pane.. 8.00 6 spools thread .50 3 packages needles .15 30. 15 Oliverio Agramonte. 1 box pens.. 1.25 ..do Used at the court of Puerto Principe. 12 pencils. .40 ..do 2 feather dusters. 2.00 .do 2 reams paper 3.75 do 10 balls twine 1.25 do 2 calendars 2.00 do 2 paint, varnish 1.40 do 2 bottles turpentine 50 do 100 envelopes.. .40 do 15 sheets paper .75 do Emery. 45 .do Quantity purchased not specified. 14. 15 do Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 3 reams paper 12.00 28 312 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $12.50 1,000 blank forms.. 1 table, desk. $4.25 50 45 70 .35 bottle ink.. .60 11 reams paper 6.75 Date. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Feb. 28 Jose Garcia Hidalgo. Carlos M. Aguera.. Juan Mousett.. Aguero & Bro Juan Cubenas Jose C. Garcia Alonso. Ramon Fernandez 1 bookshelf. Articles. 4,800 blank forms. 1 Spanish dictionary 1 ream paper Writing paper 1 box fasteners 1 bottle ink. 1 bottle mucilage. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. $24.50 Used at the court of Puerto Principe. 29.50 .do 9.68 ..do 10.00 .do 15.00 do .do .do .do .do .do 6.25 do .do box writing pens .75 .do 1 box wafers.. .30 .do Blotting paper. 1 pair scissors. 1 duster 1 blank book .40 .do 1 glass inkstand Do. 1.20 .do .43 .do .20 .do 2.03 .do 12.66 1 calendar .60 .do 1 tablecloth 1.65 .do bottle ink. .60 .do ream paper 6.75 do box pens.. .75 .do Wafers.... .30 .do Blotting paper. 40 .do 2 bottles mucilage Do. Do. 40 .do 1 broom 40 .do 6 pencils. 50 do 1 spool thread . 21 ..do 6 skeins thread .10 .do 1 Enrique Montaulie. Jose C. Garcia, Hidalgo 150 blank forms. 12.66 1.20 12 pencils. Used at the office of finance $0.45 12 penholders. .90 1 box pens.. 80 6 sheets blotting paper .45 1 bottle ink. 1.25 100 envelopes.. .35 2 box fasteners 80 2 calendars 50 1 box clip.. 1 small brush 45 .10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 313 22 1 bottle mucilage.. .50 3 reams paper 11.80 2 bottles red ink. 1 awl .80 .15 100 envelopes. .77 20.07 .do 18 writing paper. 12.40 1 box pens.. .70 100 envelopes. .80 1.10 15.00 .do 5.50 3.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Oliverio Agramonte Oliverio Agramonte. Ramon Gispert Saturimo Lage Raul Zcosta Ramon Fernandez Paper.. 1 yard arm 1 flag pole 1 post.. 2 pulleys 1 step ladder 1 beam 30 water pipes. 200 blank forms 324 schoolbooks 3 bottles ink. 14.50 Used at the signal house, Puerto 30.00 Principe. .do For use at civil governor's office. For use at the municipal schools at Moron. Do. Material for schools at Puerto Prin- cipe. Jan. 31 4.00 $26.22 1 2.40 .do 2 boxes pens... .90 .do 24 penholders .90 .do 6 yards embroidering cloth 1.50 .do Chalk .58 .do 27 Jose Larria 32.50 104 schoolbooks 11.68 bottle ink. .60 12 penholders 1 box pens. .30 35 1 box slate pencils .40 1 box chalk bars 4 small slates .60 80 6 sheets paper 30 Alfredo Heredia Cepriano Ping. 1 pencil 6 envelopes. .06 .06 15.15 40 school benches 200.00 12 screens 45.00 245.00 do 1 desk 1.00 .do 1 slate stand. 1.50 .do 1 slate.. 3.00 .do 3 benches 3.00 .do 25 specimens writing 1.25 .do 6 brooms .30 do 10 sponges. .50 do 2 packages chalk .50 do Do. 314 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Remarks. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Cepriano Ping .do 2 pencils.. $0.10 Material for schools at Puerto Prin- cipe. 1 box pens.. .50 .do 2 bottles ink. 1.00 .do Drawing paper 2.25 do Blotting paper .25 do $15, 15 Coarrales & Vo 30 sheets paper 1.20 2 boxes pens. 1.10 76 schoolbooks 14. 12 12 penholders .24 16.66 do 126 schoolbooks 9.42 40 sheets paper 1.60 2 boxes pens.. 1.10 36 penholders .72 1 bottle ink 82 12 slates 3.00 16.66 .do 42 schoolbooks 15.09 1 box pens.. .55 20 bars chalk .50 26 penholders 52 16.66 ..do 144 schoolbooks 12.00 72 penholders 1.44 1 screen 3.22 16.66 do 24 copying books 4.80 2 bottles ink. 1.00 12 slate pencils .36 24 schoolbooks. 4.80 12 schoolbooks 3.00 2 blank books 2.00 2 sheets blotting paper .15 1 box pens. 55 16.66 do Jose Larrua 24 schoolbooks 2.58. 3 writing books. .72 24 copying books .48 10 sheets writing paper. .40 1 large copying book 2.50 36 schoolbooks .36 1 bottle ink... 1.00 2 pairs hinges. 4 rubber stamps .50 4,00 : Date. 28 Jan. 27 226 28 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 315 25 envelopes.. 12 slates 5 signs. .25 1.20 1.00 16 bars chalk .16 15.15 .do 28 Jose Garcia Hidalgo.. 72 schoolbooks 14.40 25 writing books. .75 15.15 ...do 24 schoolbooks 5.40 24 slates 6.00 72 copying books 2.25 1 box chalk 1.50 15.15 ..do Jose Larrua. 76 schoolbooks 14.76 .do Chalk .19 .do Do. 4 copying books .20 ..do 15.15 6 Manuel A. Xigues Medicines 66.20 For use at San Juan de Dios Hospital, Do. Salvador Garriga Puerto Principe. 460 pounds rice. $17.25 400 pounds beans. 30.50 50 pounds coffee. 9.00 50 pounds potatoes 1.75 75 pounds salt 1.66 8 pounds pepper. 1.20 25 pounds jerked beef 3.50 100 pounds lard 10.50 130 pounds refined sugar 6.82 112 pounds chocolate. 25.76 125 pounds onions. 62 15 pounds floúr. .90 3 boxes vermicelli. 6.00 2 boxes condensed milk. 15.00 12 pounds catsup 1.80 1 string garlic .75 2 boxes kerosene oil. 8.00 box matches. .40 25 pounds soap 1.25 913 pounds beef 160.68 2,960 rations bread. 68.37 371.71 6 Jose Larrua. 1 copying book 1 package nails. 1 lock 2.00 .08 30 3 pairs hinges 60 1 door knocker .06 2 locks and hinges .70 5 sheets paper 12 1 bottle varnish paint. 60 1 glass 25 2 pounds metal polish 6 large glasses 08 1.80 · 316 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.) From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use at San Juan de Dios Hospital, Puerto Principe. Articles. Amount. Jose Larrua 1 metal knocker. $0.10 8 sheets drawing paper. .32 2 metal bolts.. .20 1 large glass 30 12 clips .10 4 hooks 1 lock. 1 large glass 12 wicks .30 .40 .30 .12 12 Turkish soaps. 1.00 25 envelopes .08 1 frying pan.. 1.00 1. staple. .08 $10.89 Jose Hernandez 200 pounds sweet potatoes. 1.60 200 pounds pumpkins 1.40 84 eggs. 2.10 5.10 .do Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 100 envelopes. .78 do Eleodoro Gonzalez Ramon Mousset. Angel Martinez Casildo Lopez 600 pounds beef 114.00 .do 970 rations bread 30.55 .do Medicines 9.05 do 1 sack rice. $7.24 .do 1 sack rice. 7.24 do 200 pounds beans. 4 boxes vermicelli. 150 pounds sugar 14.50 do 7.20 do 11.00 do 50 pounds coffee. 8.50 do 100 pounds bacon. 9.49 do 5 boxes condensed milk. 27.50 .do 100 pounds lard 9.20 do 125 pounds soap 75 pounds onions 37 pounds starch 48 cans sardines 100 pounds salt 6.50 do 3.00 .do 3.00 do 2.40 do 1.60 .do , 3 cans sausage.. 3.30 .do 30 pounds cheese 4.50 .do 14 pounds sausage.. 2.24 do 2 cans butter 2.60 .do 2 strings garlic 1.25 .do 75 pounds codfish. 8.25 .do 3 hams.. 1 gallon vinegar. 150 pounds potatoes 6.65 .do .50 do 3.90 do Date. 16 Jan. 20 6 20 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 317 Adolfo Batiota Alfredo de las Casas. 9. R. Gonzalez Rojo 25 pounds flour. Spices 75 pairs sandals 3,877 rations bread. Prescriptions 6 bottles wine tonic 1 bottle Laville tonic. 400 pounds rice 1.50 1.05 30.00 .do ..do .do 184.11 64.75 For use at San Juan Nepomuceno Asylum. Quantity purchased not specified. $8.43 6.00 • 1.90 16.33 13.92 ..do For use at Nuestra del Carmen Hos- pital. 150 pounds beans. 1 coffeepot. 75 pounds lard 9.12 .do 1 pound red pepper 1 padlock. 100 pounds beans. 90 pounds chocolate. 100 pounds coffee 25 pounds salt 2 hams .20 do · 1.00 do 1.00 " ..do 7.80 .do 10.50 .do 22.12 .do 17.94 do .90 do 5.46 do 7 boxes vermicelli 15.54 .do 4 cans sausage. 4.80 .do 2 cans oil.. 2.70 ..do 325 pounds potatoes 11.70 .do 425 pounds sugar 20.50 do 2 strings garlic 1.20 do 25 pounds onions 2.40 do … 50 pounds codfish. 5.80 .do 20 pounds cheese 4.40 do 6 cans butter 1.50 do 12 bottles beer. 2.12 .do 2 ounces saffron 1.60 .do 125 pounds lard 12.50 .do 1 gallon vinegar. 2.10 do Spices .20 ..do Do. 9 Casildo Lopez 2 pounds rice. 14.60 179.02 For use at San Juan Nepomuceno Asylum, Puerto Principe. 150 pounds beans.. 12.75 .do 200 pounds potatoes 6.50 .do 75 pounds lard. 7.20 do 75 pounds starch 6.00 .do 62 pounds onions. 2.70 do 2 strings garlic 3.10 do 1 can oil. 2.85 .do 112 pounds soap 7.27 .do 75 pounds codfish 7.75 do 9 boxes condensed milk 51.75 do 3 boxes vermicelli. 5.40 .do 150 pounds sugar 10,50 .do 318 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Articles. Casildo Lopez 50 pounds coffee. $9.00 For use at San Juan Nepomuceno Asylum, Puerto Principe. 75 pounds bacon 7.13 .do 25 pounds salt .40 .do 4 cans sausage 3.95 .do 23 pounds cheese 3.68 .do 2 boxes sardines. 11.00 do 4 gallons vinegar 1.20 do 2 cans butter 3.00 do Spices .61 do 1 pot. 1.90 .do 72 schoolbooks. 5.25 do School paper 1.00 do 12 slates and pencils. 1.10 do 75 pairs sandals. 30.00 do 1 gallon wine. 3.00 .do 2 boards lumber 1.85 .do $222.44 Eleodoro Gonzalez Adolfo Batista. Alberto W. Blanco Bernardo Tamargo. Salvador Garriga.. 775 pounds beef. 155.00 .do 3,875 rations of bread. 64.71 .do Medicines 7.35 do Do. 50 yards canvas.. 125 yards linen $12.50 18.00 30.50 do 698 pounds rice. 24.43 212 pounds beans 13.10 350 pounds potatoes 14.00 62 pounds coffee 15.50 248 pounds sugar 9.67 3 pounds salt. .07 31 pounds bacon. 3.56 1344 pounds vermicelli 12.10 280 pounds codfish. 19.60 75 pounds lard. 8.25 1,324 rations of bread 39.72 160.00 Jose Gonzalez Rojo.. 400 pounds rice. 14.40 For use at San Lazaro Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. For use at Nuestro Senora de Carmen Hospital. 350 pounds potatoes 12.60 .do 125 pounds lard. 12.50 .do 87 pounds bacon. 10.04 .do 275 pounds beans. 22.29 do 73 pounds coffee. 15.00 do 362 pounds sugar 16.80 do 8 pounds vermicelli 17.76 do Date. Jan. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 319 4 cans sausages. 6.20 .do • 50 pounds codfish. 5.93 do 50 pounds salt .90 do 62 pounds onions 3.12 do 2 strings garlic 1.10 .do 3 cans oil 4.85 .do 25 pounds cheese 5.70 do 1 barrel olives .90 do 2 cans peppers. 1.16 do 2 ounces saffron 2.50 .do 1 box soap.. 62 paper bags.. 5.75 .do .78 .do 48 bottles beer. 8.50 do 1 ham 2.80 do Spices .50 do Do. 50 pounds chocolate. 18.00 do 10 gallons mineral oil 5.60 .do 1 ream paper 2.75 do 1 coffeepot. 1.50 .do 25 pounds flour 1.25 do 1 can butter 1.50 .do 202.68 Jose Comas 1,085 pounds beef. Total 195.30 $2,864.58 do [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] For use in the office, headquarters district of Guantanamo. 4.00 For use in the office of waterworks at Guantanamo. .do Used in connection with sanitation and waterworks at Guantanamo. For use in the orphans' asylum at Guantanamo. Feb. 8 M. Romero 12 Jose V. Lavon 9 Pedro Vasquez Bernardino Escobar 14 rubber stamps 600 blank forms $7.00 1 flagstaff. 5.25 24 horseshoes. 9.60 Llomba Bertram & Co 4 pairs shoes. $6.00 1 pair slippers. .45 6 pairs canvas shoes. 1.20 7.65 Inglada Vicas & Francoli 2 lamps... 2.00 2 brooms .80 1 sponge.. - 10 1 can paint .20 1 paint brush. .20 27 iron pots. 24.40 1 coffee mill 1 frying pan 1 bolt 3.25 200 40 20 320 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Disposition and use. For use in the orphans' asylum at Guantanamo. Used in the hospital at Guantanamo Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 9 Inglada Vicas & Francoli 1 filter. 1 large earthen jar Articles. Amount. $3.50 2.00 6 wash basins 2 buckets.. 3 pitchers. 1 sugar bowl. 1 strainer. 9.20 - 1.25 .45 .15 .40 1 soap cup.. .15 1 funnel .25 6 chairs. 4.00 1 portable furnace. 1.19 3 locks. .95 2 cases condensed milk 15.00 123 pounds chick-peas 1.03 4 hinges .90 $71.97 10 Frano. Dominguez.. 8 covers 4.00 8 traps, 1 soap fork. 5.00 9.00 7 Jose Joaquin Cimeros Pedro Duboe 471 kilos bread 49.51 .do 868 liters milk 121.56 .do T. Jonemean 5 packages blue paint $1.50 .do 3 packages lampblack paint.. .15 .do 3 paint brushes... .90 do 7 pounds glue 1.40 .do Paint, red ocher .10 do 3 wash basins. 2.90 .do 4 scrub brushes. 1.40 do • 4 brooms 1.60 .do 1 razor. 1.50 .do 2 varas oilcloth. 1.80 .do 24 table forks, 24 table knives 3.00 .do 1 candlestick .15 .do 2 cans white paint 4.00 .do 6 bottles turpentine 1.20 do 3 bottles burnt oil .75 do 310 screwS 1.25 do 23.60 Gran & Giribet Pablo Anguelo 1294 yards canvas cloth. 78.13 24 blankets $36.00 8 aprons 2.20 4 operating gowns. 12.40 Emilio Lateulada 576 kilos beef 50.60 223.92 .do .do. Quantity purchased not specified. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 321 Pedro Arce 6 kilos rice $0.48 16 kilos white sugar. 2.72 80 kilos brown sugar 8.00 14 kilos coffee 4.20 55 kilos chick-peas. 9.90 24 eggs 1.20 55 kilos lard 12.10 134 kilos potatoes. 12.06 55 kilos vermicelli. 9.90 36 kilos bacon 7.20 1 38 kilos ham…. 10.64 36 liters wine.. 7.20 8 liters Jerez wine. 3.60 2 bottles rum .20 1 string garlic .65 5 kilos onions. .45 1 kilo red pepper .30 13 kilos salt. 52 7 Pedro Arce 12 cans condensed milk 2.40 93.72 Less 7 per cent 7.02 86.70 .do Leon Arce. Manuel Bertram 2 cords wood 8.75 .do 14 kilos white sugar $2.52 46,120 kilos brown sugar 4.38 5,430 kilos coffee. 1.62 29,965 kilos chick peas. 5.39 27,590 kilos lard 6.62 71,300 kilos potatoes 6.67 28,260 kilos vermicelli. 5.08 20,880 kilos bacon 24,150 ham.. 12 liters wine. 4.59 6.76 3.60 15 kilos salt .60 3 bottles rum 12 kilos onions 1.35 1.08 5 kilos Jeres wine 2.25 2 strings garlic 1.30 3 kilos rice 27 3 bottles olive oil.. .75 2 cans condensed milk .25 1 demijohn alcohol 2.00 2 sacks lime 4.80 28 kilos soap. 5.04 54 kilos mineral oil. 6.75 2 burners .40 36 boxes matches. .40 14reams writing paper. 5.50 liter ink .70 1 blank book 1.50 1 box pens. 1.00 83.17 do 11148-w w -21 322 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Feb. 8 Jose Joaquin Cisneros Felipe Desquiron. 38,106 grams chick peas, 50,808 grams rice, 48,180 grams potatoes, 7,884 grams lard, 6,132 grams coffee, 100,740 grams beef, 100,740 grams bread, 9,198 grams sugar 6 pounds beef. $107.92 For use at the jail at Guantanamo $1.20 ..do 6 bottles wicne portfolio Postage stamps 6 pounds soap 1 can mineral oil 3 brooms 1 lamp chimney Wood. 1 brick 480 cans water .90 .do 1.25 .do .50 do .45 do 4.00 .do .15 .do .20 .do 3.50 do .05 do 6.00 do 18.20 Jose Caballero.. 10 Enrique Tadela 3 piles lumber 3 water pipes. 3.90 60.00 12 L. J. Flamand 250,410 kilos bread. Miguel Milat • 3½ cords wood 32.55 12.25 For use in the hospital at Guantanamo Used in construction of wharf at Caimanera. For use in the hospital at Guantanamo ...do 13 Brooks & Co. 2,000 feet lumber 70.00 For use in the waterworks at Guanta- P. H. Jane 28 leeches $11.20 namo. For use in the hospital at Guanta- namo. 800 iodide pills 4.10 ..do 4 pounds carbolic acid. 3.00 .do 1 box amputation seals. 2.00 .do 13 pounds bicarbonated soda. 1.25 do 1 pound salicylate bismuth. 3.50 .do 6 ounces benzonaphthol. 1.50 .do 1 ounce antipyrine. 1.00 do Lemons.. .10 ..do 2 bottles morphine tablets. .60 do 24 ounces bisulphate quinine. 30.00 do 4 pounds yellow pomade 1.80 do 5 pieces corn plaster. 5.25 do alum powder .10 do 4 pounds flaxseed ·40· .do 22 cod-liver oil.. 11.00 .do 2,000 grams glycerine. 1.60 .do 1 urinal wedge 2.00 do 2 boxes purgative soda .70 .do 160 grams Dover's powder 1.15 do 15 pounds vaseline 6.00 do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 323 For use in the waterworks at Guan- tanamo. 44 antiseptic cotton. 3 pounds gum arabic. 5 pounds borage flower. 39.60 ..do 4.50 .do 3.00 do 1 kilo linseed meal .20 do 500 grams diuretic wine. 60 do 2 pounds carbonated potash 60 .do 1 ream wrapping paper .75 do 4,000 grams valsam tioravanti. 6.00 .do 60 grams salol 80 do 2 ounces salol 60 do 1 pound citric acid. .80 do 6 ounces phosphate lime. 1.20 do 1 pound bromide potash 1.25 .do 1 pound English mustard .60 do 200 grams chalk. .25 .do 1 pounds extract quinine. 8.25 do 15 grams oxide antimony pound flower lind .10 do .30 do 15 grams mineral kelmes. .25 do 240 grams laudanum. 2.00 .do 13,000 grams alcohol 2.90 do 2 ounces hydrate chloral .50 .do 1 ounce citrate caffeine 1.50 do pound camphor .40 do 10 grams extract opium 1.25 do 1 spool antiseptic silk .50 do 6 sheets filter paper .10 .do 2,000 grams muriatic acid. .85 do 1 bottle granulated bisulphate mercury.. .50 do 15 grams extract belladonna 20 do 1 pound manna .60 do 2 ounces benzoide soda. .25 do 1 pound carbonated magnesia .35 .do 5 boxes iodoform gauze. 2.50 .do 12 ounces sal potash. .20 .do 1,000 grams balsam opodeldoc. 1.00 .do 1 ounce permanganate potash 1,000 grams palmachriste oil .10 do .60 do 1 bottle granulated strichnine. .50 do 500 tablets compressed bichloride.. 1 pound buckthorn sirup. -3.50 .do .90 .do 20 New York Powder Co 1 tree 1 lactomete. 1 spool catgut 1 glass mixer 1.00 .do .45 .do .50 do .20 do 180.95 2,500 feet fuse. 18.75 500 blasting caps. 4.25 23.00 500 pounds dynamite. 110.00 324 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.1 Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Feb. 20 New York Powder Co 300 judson powders.. Amount. Disposition and use. $45.00 5,000 feet fuse... 500 blasting caps. 25.00 4.25 $184.25 | For use in the waterworks at Guan- tanamo. Gumersindo M. Danger E. Aragon 1 blank book. 1.75 For use in the headquarters, district at Guantanamo. 10 iron caps and bearings. Henry J. McCoy. 1 melting furnace, 1 5-gallon melting pot, 2 8-inch ladles, 1 iron grate. 17.50 26.00 For use in the waterworks at Guan- tanamo. .do Total 1, 578.68 Heria Bros. 25 towels $10.00 5.00 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Walter G. Penfield, First United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 8 Knight & Wall Co 50 garbage cans. 20 hats. $187.00 Used in cleaning up city. 15.00 Supplies for orphan asylum 9 Hubbell, Nicholas & Co 1 plow 35.00 10 Parker, Waugh & Co. 92 feet lumber. $29.40 Used in making and repairing roads.. Used in oil house.. Special use not more definitely stated. 60 feet galvanized-iron ridge 9.00 1 keg tar-paper caps 18.00 ..do .do Do. Do. 56. 40 Used for noncommissioned staff. Do. 14 rolls tar paper 59.47 - 2 half barrels tar 12.00 .do do 71.47 Francisco Diaz, Alvarez & | 100 pounds laundry soap Co. 6.00 For use in orphan asylum. 100 pounds castile soap 8.00 .do 16 sacks charcoal 16.00 .do 10 gallons kerosene oil 3.50 .do 300 pounds potatoes 12.00 do Do. Do. 45.50 13 Juan Gomez 20 loads hay Ruiz, Mazon & Co 2 machetes $2.50 2 buckets 1.20 3.70 20.00 Forage for mules For use in street cleaning depart- ment. 15 Harris Bros. & C 2 boxes paper.. 4.08 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 325 12 sticks sealing wax 1.00 864 rubber bands 8.70 36 pads 1.50 2 boxes fasteners 4.44 2 boxes paper. .70 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 26.42 14 Jan. 31 Emilio Lecours 42 bales hay Rumsey Pump and Ma- 1 complete hose reel. 64. 26 150.00 chine Co. Feb. 19 Knight & Wall Co 12 shovels $5.50 Office supplies for military depart- ment. Forage for mules Fire protection at post Used for cleaning streets 12 picks. 4.75 12 pick handles. 1.25 12 hammer handles 1.25 24 stable brooms. 22.00 .do .do .do do 15 pounds tin disks. 3.00 2 kegs nails. 8.00 Used in isolation ward, civil hospital. do 45.75 To credit 5.00 40.75 Harris Bros. & Co 6 letter files.. 3 quarts ink 24 notebooks 4.50 3.75 2.40 1 box pens. 1.00 1 roll tracing cloth 10.25 1 roll drawing paper 4.20 1 profile paper.. 3.60 1 roll blue-print paper. 3.60 5 bottles ink. 2.55 35.85 Rural guard and administration Emilio Lecours. 28 | Goldberg & Weinstein 9 sacks corn 25.20 12 sacks oats 37.70 62.90 Feed for mules 60 slates 4.80 1 slate 20 13 dozen slate pencils .80 100 copy books. 3.60 9.40 For use in orphan asylum. Francisco Diaz Alvarez & Co. 100 pounds laundry soap 6.00 100 castile soap 8.00 16 sacks charcoal 16.00 10 gallons kerosene oil 3.50 300 pounds potatoes 12.00 Marcos Mijares. Gustaro Garcia Ramon Blanco 6 brooms 2.40 47.90 do 25 Spanish books 25 English books 6.25 6.25 12.50 .do 2,649 pounds corn 45.03 Feed for mules. 1 horse brush $1.50 326 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Walter G. Penfield, First United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Feb. 28 Ramon Blanco Hevia & Bro. 1 saddle blanket. $3.00 $4.50 Sanitary equipment. 250 yards calico 20.00 For use in orphan asylum 15 beds 37.50 .do 60 yards sheeting. 12.00 .do 30 blankets 30.00 .do 11 pairs shoes. 13.86 .do 12 spools thread .80 .do Buttons .34 ..do 114.50 First Lieut. W. M Crofton, 606 pounds ice. 7.28 For office use. First U.S. Infantry. Jeime Causa. Fernandez & Co } 24 horseshoes 7.70 Sanitation. 14 gallons axle grease $4.50 3 catches .70 5.20 Discount .45 4.75 Jose Rodriguez Total 150 pounds beef. 37.50 Sanitation and repairs For use in orphan asylum 1, 105. 31 2 badges 6 chairs. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Commander Lucien Young, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Maj. C. B. Baker, quarter- 10 iron bedsteads master, United States Vol- unteers. Carlos Jourdan Juan Avila $26.10 Used in connection with the office of the captain of the port. 4.00 Badges for use harbor patrol, Habana, Cuba. 8.12 J. G. Gonzalez & Co 1 gallon copper paint. Used in connection with the office of the captain of the port. $2.50 30 fathoms rope 4.50 20 pounds cotton waste. 2.40 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 5 gallons turpentine. 2.00 1 oil feeder .80 3 sponges .90 6 water glasses. 1.80 1 can oil 2.00 can olive oil 1.40 1 box metal polish .50 3 sponges 1.20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 327 95 meters bunting 35.15 15 meters duck 6.00 1 knife. .60 3 spools thread .60 12 needles 35 1 pair scissors. 2.30 5 gallons engine oil. 4.00 1 lamp shade .60 6 feet cotton cord. .45 2 spring oil cans. 1.60 6 water gauge glasses. 1.80 6 sheets sandpaper. .12 1 varnish brush. .30 6 boxes metal polish. 3.00 3 yards canvas. 1.35 1 duster.. .45 1 ball twine .25 100 sheets manila paper 2.00 82.67 1 wire basket Used in the maintenance and opera- tion of the vessels in service of the captain of the port, Habana, Cuba. 1.25 1 copying book 1.25 1 inkstand. 1.25 1 bottle ink. .60 1 memorandum book. 2.00 3 spittoons. 1.05 6 sheets blotting paper .40 1 box pens. 1.00 1 box pencils .40 1 copying book 1.25 2 rolls cord .30 2 bottles paste .80 12 blocks memorandum paper. 1.75 12 penholders.. .60 13.90 2,990 pounds ice 18 sheets blotting paper 26,142 pounds coal Neuva Fabrica de Hielo. P. P. Elejalde & Co Ruiz & Bro Widow of Ruiz of Gamiz Total 1 carpet.. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 1 Miscellaneous Trading Co. 1 Densmore typewriter machine, 1 type- writer ribbon, 1 ream typewriter paper. $110.00 Office supplies, for use in the office of the secretary of public works, Habana. Disposed of by Baldomero Pichardo, subsecretary of the public works department. 13.45 45.00 1.50 ..do Used in the office of the captain of the port. .do ....do 95.92 Coal used in the operating of launches Laura, Effie, and Tiny. 290.66 328 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Habana Typewriter Co. 1 Densmore typewriter machine $110.00 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Disposition and use. Used in the office of the secretary of agriculture, industry, and com- merce, Habana. Remarks. Disposed of by Baldomero Pichardo, subsecretary of the public works department. 3 J. Borbolla 1 sofa, 4 arm chairs, 6 chairs $122.00 1 washstand 34.00 1 office bureau. 93.00 1 revolving chair. 15.00 1 desk 29.00 1 office chair 9.00 2 writing tables 30.00 6 chairs.. 1 hall rack 1 washstand 1 clock.. 1 hatrack. 10.00 25.00 6.00 19.00 1.75 Spanish gold 393.75 Reduced to U. S. currency 348.99 Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Manuel J. Gonzalez, public works. chief clerk of the office of the sec- retary of public works. C. Torre & Co 1 water cooler, 1 water-cooler stand. $10.00 1 chamber pail 1.00 1 basin .40 1 pitcher .70 12.10 .do Fargas Hermano Co. 6 towels 4. 61 do Perez & Co Felix de los Rios 3 crystal tumblers, 3 crystal plates 1.99 .do Do. Do. Do: 1 4 dusters. $3.86 1 ceiling duster. 80 1 pole. 60 1 broom .80 2 blankets 1.00 4 sponges .80 5 cleaners, clothes .80 2 iron buckets 1.20 1 dustpan... .36 112 pounds ice. 1.05 11.27 .do Do. Ruiz Hermano 4 portfolios 8.50 10 paper weights 5.50 3 inkstands 3.75 2 sponge cups. .50 1 penwiper 1.00 1 liter ink 1 bottle ink. 1.00 .30 Date. Feb. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 329 Used in the office of treasurer of finance, finance department. General archive. Do. Disposed of by Fernando Figuerredo, subsecretary of state and govern- ment. Office supplies for use in office of the supreme court of the island of Cuba, Habana. Disposed of by Federico Garcia Ramis, secretary of the supreme court of the island of Cuba. 8 penholders 8 pencils... 4 rulers. 2 blotter holders. .40 .45 1.85 1.00 2 boxes pens.. 1.65 1 bottle mucilage. .20. 2 blocks paper. .40 2 boxes paper fasteners. .80 2 wastebaskets 2.00 1 aluminium tray .75 2 call bells.. 2.00 1 ream special paper 3.25 2 steel erasers.. 2.00 2 small baskets 1.50 4 cuspidors 3.00 1 spool thread .15 1 calendar 1.50 1 paper needles. · .10 500 blank forms 3.75 1 pair shears. 1.50 200 envelopes.. .80 2 pieces linen tape. .40 Bolana & Cergueda.. 60,750 blank forms. 50.00 352.32 .do 5 Jose A. Basterrechea 3,400 blank forms.. 1 desk 66.36 20.83 ....do 6 M. Ruiz & Co 1,920 blank forms. $15.00 4 notebooks, 12 pencils 2.40 1 liter ink 1.10 1 box pens. .60 ream letter paper. .50 12 penholders .75 50 envelopes.. 1.25 2 boxes paper fasteners. 1.20 1 box pens.. 1.10 23.90 Jose Huguet.. 2 text-books 20.00 400 blank forms. 4.00 1 blank book 3.00 250 sheets Spanish paper. 4.00 100 envelopes... .40 31.40 .do Harris Bros. & Co. 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 1 box typewriter paper. 5.00 6.00 .do Gumersindo Nova 1 floor brush. 1.20 2 sponges. 60 Do. Do. 330 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Office supplies for use in office of the supreme court of the island of Cuba, Habana. Disposed of by Federico Garcia Ramis, secretary of the supreme court of the island of Cuba. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 6 Gumersindo Nova 2 packages toilet paper. 2 blankets $0.30 .80 1 cake soap .10 $3.00 9 P. Fernandez & Co 100 envelopes. .35 1 set ink eradicator .70 1 blank book 1.50 1 box letter paper 1.00 12 sheets blotting paper .90 2 liters ink. 1.80 8 balls twine. 3.60 4 quires English paper 3.60 6 bottles stamp ink. 1.10 4 boxes pens.. 2.40 3 reams writing paper. 10.75 12 pencils... .60 1 portfolio. .95 Manuel Novoa Brooms 1.18 29.25 Office supplies for use in the office of the auditor of finance for the island of Cuba, Habana. ..do Disposed of by Carlos Cavalle, tempo- rary auditor of finance for the island of Cuba. Disposed of by Carlos Cavalle, tem- porary auditor of finance for the island of Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Sponges .78 do Blankets Croline acid 1.54 .do 1.54 .do Toilet paper Ice .78 ..do 1.35 .do Postage stamps 1.00 do 8.17 Rafael Arozza 1 text-book 2.75 do 10 Ruiz & Bro 2 bottles mucilage. $0.70 2 reams writing paper. 7.00 1 calendar 1.75 6 sheets invoice paper. .10 1 liter ink 1.25 1 box pens. .65 1 inkstand.. 2.50 1 pair shears. 2.50 2 rubber erasers .50 200 blank forms 2.50 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Carlos Cavalle, tem- porary auditor of finance for the island of Cuba. Date. Feb. 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. ཁྐྲ་ 331 2 steel erasers. 2.50 4 crystal paper weights. 3.00 6 pencils. .25 1 spool thread 30 1 paper needles. 20 1 punch 75 4 sheets blotting paper .40 1,000 envelopes 5.75 8 notebooks 3.20 1 duster 2.25 2 brushes 1.65 6 bars sealing wax 60 1 ball twine .20 Spanish gold 40.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 3.68 36.82 Office supplies for use in the office of the prosecuting attorney of the su- preme court of the island of Cuba, Habana. Used in the lunatic asylum, Habana. Disposed of by Carlos Revillo, tem- porary prosecuting attorney of the supreme court of the island of Cuba. Disposed of by Lucas Alvarez Cerices, director. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. 13 Grullon & Aguilera.. 11 pounds potatoes 33.00 144 pounds onions 3.60 do 6 canned milk. 27.25 .do Do. 1,447 pounds ríce 39.79 do Do. 133 pounds bacon. 13.80 .do Do. 217 pounds black beans 5.96 do Do. 484 pounds Spanish beans 24.20 .do Do. 125 pounds lard. 10.00 do Do. 25 pounds red pepper. 2.75 do Do. 1 demijohn vinegar 2.50 .do Do. 542 pounds salt 3.38 do Do. Emilio Luengas 357 pounds sugar 1 barrel beer. 1 sack coffee 5 strings garlic 1 gallon rum 1 pound indigo Bread 12.21 .do Do. 10.00 do Do. 21.30 do Do. 2.50 do Do. 1.00 do Do. .10 do Do. 134.00 do 347.34 4,500 pounds rice. 123.75 1,100 pounds sugar. 32.95 4,900 pounds potatoes. 98.00 400 pounds onions. 8.00 700 pounds Spanish beans 53.55 700 pounds white beans 31.85 500 pounds black beans 11.60 300 pounds bacon. 27.75 836 pounds salt 6.90 12 .do 1,000 pounds corn 550 pounds coffee. 660 pounds lard. 13.75 88.83 52.16 332 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Emilio Luengas 75 red pepper. Articles. 12 boxes vermicelli. 1 can oil $6.75 13.20 2.35 920 cans milk. 99.20 60 bottles beer. 13.40 1 demijohn vinegar 1.30 8 strings garlic 3.60 8 head cattle 4,146 kilos meat. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. $688.89 | Used in the lunatic asylum, Habana.. Disposed of by Lucas Alvarez Cerices, Emiliano C. Ramos Segundo Sampedro. Manuel Johnson Jose Perpinan 2,989 kilos bread. 6 pounds gum arabic 2 kilos filter paper. 6 boxes empty capsules 2 bottles Fillow's sirup. 1 blank book 32 varas canvas.. 200 pillow cases 200 linen sheets. 50 pillows 60 varas linen 402.50 1,326. 75 director. 1,729.25 239.13 .do .do Do. Do. $2.43 .90 .36 2.11 • 3.20 9.00 do Do. 4.80 32.00 130.00 27.50 27.00 134 pairs shoes. 164. 10 385.40 .do Do.. Cruselles, Bro. & Co. C. Torre & Co 2 boxes soap. 9.36 do Do. 15 boxes mineral oil. $48.75 .do Do. 144 boxes matches. 1.25 .do Do. 12 spoons 2.25 ..do Do. 24 paint brushes. 6.00 .do Do. 1 barrel cement 3.25 do Do. 30 pounds burnt oil. 2.55 .do Do. 30 pounds turpentine. 3.00 do Do. 6 pounds rosin. .30 do Do. 234 feet lumber 13.69 .do Do. 1 plow 11.50 ..do Do. Dirubo & Varela. Manuel Vila. 12 padlocks 12 straps rope. 4.50 .do Do. 3.00 Used in the lunatic asylum, Habana; for yoking oxen. Do. 100.04 16 tons coke 105.98 Used in the lunatic asylum, Habana Do. - 81 pounds nails $5.22 6 packages nails. .48 72 hinges 60 144 bolts 48.00 Date. Feb. 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 333 Do. Used in the office of the light-house | Disposed of by M. G. Menocal, chief commission. of the light-house commission. Used in office of secretary of public | Disposed of by Esteban Borrero, sub- instruction. secretary. 2 20-gallon pots.. 30.00 30 pounds zinc plates. 3.39 6 padlocks... 9.00 9 varas iron chain .90 1 1 lamp with reflector. 1 urinal 1 valve 1 lead siphon 60 glazed files 12 skimmers 50 roofing files. 12 files, assorted sole leather. 2 boxes oil. 4.50 4.50 .75 1.50 3.60 1.50 48.19 4.80 4.50 12.00 2 hair clippers. 7.00 1 water-closet seat. 3.50 1 knife. .75 3 big galvanized pots. 24.00 218.68 Betancourt & Bros 1 desk 34.00 1 Densmore typewriter machine 97.50 1 typewriter carriage. 12.50 3 typewriting ribbons 2.70 1 rubber eraser .15 146.85 14 Jose Loepz 5,500 blank forms. 26.00 3,000 envelopes 1 package needles. 12.00 .40 Spanish gold 38.40 Reduced U. S. currency 3.85 34.55 Rambla & Bonza 500 blank forms 500 envelopes... 12 wire baskets 6 wicker baskets. 4.00 1.50 9.00 7.50 1 bottle mucilage. .50 1 inkstand. 2.50 1 bottle red ink. .50 1 call bell. 25.50 2.25 14 J. F. Sollossa Jose Martinez Postage stamps 2 brooms, 2 sponges. ..do Used in the office of the secretary of public works. ..do 3.50 .do Do. Do. Disposed of by Esteban Borrero, sub- secretary; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Esteban Borrero, sub- secretary; rent of post-office box in- cluded in this amount. ་་ 334 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Feb. 15 Rambla & Bonza Amount. 1 blank book $8.00 150 blank forms 2.00 Spanish gold 10.00 Reduced U. S. currency .91 $9.09 Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Fernando Figueredo, state and government. subsecretary. .....do 2 office stamps. 27.00 500 blank forms 2.50 1 blank book 8.00 37.50 ..do Do. Widow & Sons, of Chao. 2 blank books 1,700 blank forms. 5.83 11.63 17.46 .do ..do 300 blank forms 3.50 .do Do. Do. M. Ruiz & Co 4 liters ink $4.00 5 boxes blank forms. 8.75 960 blank forms 5.50 3 reams special papers. 10.75 6 balls twine 1.20 1 text-book 1.70 12 penholders 1.50 M. Ruiz & Co 2 cuspidors. 1,000 envelopes 2 rubber stamps 6 boxes pens.. 1 box paper 6 penholders. 3 blank books 6.00 7.50 4.00 3.00 53.90 .do Do. .90 1.50 11.25 3 liters ink. 3.00 1,200 envelopes. 15.00 1 paper weight. 2.00 1 portfolio 3.00 12 boxes paper fasteners. 3.00 24 pencils. .90 1 liter mucilage 1.25 41.80 .do Fernando Cabrera. 6 locks, 2 keys. 9.00 .do Do. Disposed of by Fernando Figueredo, subsecretary; labor included in amount of bill. Harris Bros. & Co 2 typewriter ribbons. $2.00 2 reams typewriter paper. 4.70 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 11.70 .do Disposed of by Fernando Figueredo, subsecretary. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 335 Torrvella & Lopez. 3,650 blank forms. 37.30 6 pieces linen tape. .43 6 balls twine. .42 6 spools thread. 1.50 12 penholders. .50 12 paper blocks. 6.00 24 index books 6.00 2 boxes paper fasteners. 10.00 36 sheets blotting paper 2.88 65.08 ...do Do. Amiceto Rivas Soap. 1.00 2 buckets 1.00 2 brown 1.00 1 floor brush. 1.25 1 ladder 3.30 Hooks .40 2 liters muriatic acid .50 8.45 do Do. Fernandez & Bro. 3 clocks. 45.21 11 hatracks. 9.45 54.66 .do Do. 17 Jose Lopez. 2,000 blank forms. 5.50 1,000 paper blocks 3.50 500 envelopes.. 2.00 Spanish gold 11.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 9.90 2 wood engravings 3.50 Betancourt & Bro. M. Ruiz & Co. 1 box carbon paper. 3.50 - 2 boxes pens. $1.00 Used in the office of the light-house Disposed of by M. G. Menocal, chief. commission. .do ..do Used in the office of the general Disposed of by Vidal Morales and C. archives, Habana. Do. Do. Morales, chief. 1 bottle ink. 10 penwipers 6 penholders 3 portfolios .45 do · Do. 3 bottles mucilage. 1.00 .do Do. 2.00 .do Do. .25 do Do. 2.00 .do Do. 4 blotter holders. 4.00 do Do. 3 wire baskets 3.00 do Do. 12 pencils.. .50 do Do. 1 ream writing paper. 3.00 do Do. 1 typewriter ribbon 1.40 .do Do. 6 rubber erasers .67 do Do. 200 blank forms and 200 envelopes. 4.00 .do Do. 500 sheets linen paper 3.00 .do Do. 500 envelopes.. 2.00 do Do. 1 clock. 5.00 ..do Do. 2 cylinders 2.00 .do 1 liter ink 1.00 .do Disposed of by Vidal Morales and C. Morales, chief; item not further de- scribed. Disposed of by Vidal Morales and C. Morales, chief. 336 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Articles. Amount. M. Ruiz & Co 2 inkstands. $1.00 Used in the office of the general Disposed of by Vidal Morales and C. archives, Habana. Morales, chief. $37.27 Luciano F. de Alfaro. 19 | Gutierrez & Gutierrez Fernando Mas. Rafael Menendez 2 desks 2 chairs. 30.00 15.50 1 blackboard, 1 ruler, 1 compass. 45.50 4.50 14 varas linen cloth, 4 curtain rods. 3.50 do Used in the painting school, Habana. Disposed of by Miguel Milero, direc- .do Do. tor. Do. 1 thermocanthery $22.00 3 bundles woven silk. 1.80 1 pair rubber gloves 4.00 1 Kelly cushion 4.80 1 Hoffman syringe 1.30 1 pair scissors. .60 1 vaginal depressor.. 1.00 1 Boseman catheter 2.00 37.50 Dissection expenses, clinic of obstet rics, Habana University. | Disposed of by Leopoldo Berrier, rec- tor of the university. Antonio Ping. Los Ninos Huerfanos. Manuel F. Cibrian.. Juan Somosa Rafael de Arazosa. 1 ornament.. 27.04 Used in the professional school, Ha- | bana. Disposed of by Bruno Garcia Ayllon, director. 600 blank forms 10.00 .do Do. 1 picture. 4.50 ..do 1 blackboard 21.00 .do Do. Do. 10 volumes legislative collection. $50.00 4 books, regulations. 3.04 100 exchange frames 5.00 58.04 Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Leopold Cancio, sub- finance. secretary. S. F. Sollosa. 50 sheets wrapping paper. 2.25 7 reams writing paper. 33.35 300 large envelopes. 9.75 3 text-books 11.50 40 pencils. 1 paper folder. 2.10 .50 7 boxes pens. 5.10 8 bottles mucilage. 3.70 500 blank forms 4.10 2 liters ink 2.80 8 notebooks. 6.10 12 portfolios 8.00 18 boxes thumb tacks. 8.80 10 rubber erasers 3.80 2 balls twine... 40 1 drawing pen. 2.50 2 rulers.. 1.61) Date. 28 Feb. 17 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 337 11148-w w- -22 15 penholders. 2.00 1 copybook 1.30 12 sheets blotting paper 1.00 10 bottles ink. 10.20 12 pieces ribbon 2.60 2 inkstands. 1.00 4 steel erasers. 2.40 3 rolls toilet paper .90 1 set rubber type 2.50 1 rack, pcs 70 1 paper needles. 40 6 boxes paper fasteners. 2.30 133.65 .do 1 ream writing paper. 2.20 .do Do. Do. 300 envelopes. $1.05 400 blank forms 5.00 85 sheets paper 100 cards 7.90 .65 14.60 ...do Do. 4 blankets 1.20 Used in connection with the finance. Do. 8 liters muriatic acid. 2.40 ..do Do. • 4 sponges 1.60 .do Do. 4 brooms. 1.80 .do Do. 1 duster 1.00 ..do Do. 2 pounds creolin 1.00 .do Do. 8 pounds soap .71 .do Do. ► 1 gallon machine oil 1.00 .do Do. 3 pounds cotton waste. .60 do Do. 1 box metal polish .15 ..do Do. 6 sheets sandpaper .15 .do Do. 1 bucket. .75 2.60 14.96 8.00 1 rubber cushion 2.25 ..do 3 bottles machine oil $1.05 ...do Used in connection with the finance; Disposed of by Leopoldo Cancio, for use on a motor. subsecretary; item not further de- scribed. Used in connection with finance de- Disposed of by Leopoldo Cancio, sub- partment. secretary; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Leopoldo Cancio, sub- secretary. Do. 1 ream typewriter paper 1.60 2.65 Used in the office of the secretary of Do. finance. 1,000 official envelopes. 6.25 ..do Do. 1 revolving bookcase. 20.00 .do Do. 1 office bureau... 59.00 ..do Do. 6.50 do Do. 1 liter ink $1.00 1 ream writing paper. 4.50 1 blank book 2.00 7.50 Used in the office of the board of in- dustry and commerce of Pinar del Rio Province. Disposed of by Baldomera Pichondo, subsecretary. Harris Bro. & Co. P. Fernandez & Co. Benito Alvarez Co 28 Celestino Suarez. Martinez & Lopez Harris Bro. & Co. 1 piece. Ice C. W. Neely Benito Alvarez Co. Leopoldo Sierra 1 clock. Harris Bro. & Co.. J. Borbolla 338 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amount. P. Fernandez & Co 1 ream paper 1 box pens. $3.50 .55 $4.05 Used in the office of inspector of Disposed of by F. de P. Portuonda, mines. general inspector. Jose Sarra 10 bottles alcohol. 2.00 3 pounds phenic acid. 1.50 3 bottles nitric acid. .45 200 bottles vaccine 4.00 7.95 Used in the vaccination bureau, Ha- Disposed of by L. M. Coroly, director. bana. Ramon Martinez 800 blank forms 24.00 200 envelopes. 6.00 1 liter ink 1.00 1 box paper fasteners. 1.20 6 portfolios 7.50 39.70 Office supplies; used in the vaccina- Do. tion bureau, Habana. S. Roque Jose Suarez. Fodder, hay, bran. 28.00 Forage for the calves of the vaccina- | Disposed of by L. M. Coroly, director; tion bureau, Habana. quantity purchased not stated. Ice $7.00 Used in connection with the vacci- Do. nation bureau, Habana. Soap .45 .do Do. • Oil, emery paper .40 do Do. Postage stamps. 4.70 do Do. 2 sponges 1.00 do Do. 1 Brown .50 .do 1 tubular filter. .75 do M. Ruiz & Co. 1 water trough 2 blank books 2 liters ink 2 boxes pens. 1.30 .do Disposed of by L. M. Coroly, director. Do. Do. 16.10 .do Do. 8.00 3.00 1.20 Nicolas Quintana F. A. Betancourt. J. M. Mueller 1 quire manila paper 500 envelopes.. 4 reams writing paper. 960 blank forms 1 bar sealing wax 2 drawing boards, 2 erasers, 2 seats. 1 typewriter chain 2 volumes Legislative Collection 6 books, regulatious $11.00 5.96 16.96 .75 4.00 16.50 8.00 .21 41.66 35.00 6.00 Office supplies for use in the office of the university, Habana. Used in the office of the light-house | commission. .do Disposed of by J. Gomez de la Maza, secretary. Disposed of by E. N. Balbin, tempo- rary chief. Do. Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Manuel J. Gonzalez, public works. chief clerk. Date. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 339 M. Ruiz & Co. Solano & Co 1 engraved stamp 10.00 do Do. 500 blank forms $4.00 3 blocks paper.. 1.50 2 rubber dating stamps. 10.00 2 ink pads .65 2 blank books 41.00 1 liter ink 1.25 58.40 do Do. Harris Bro. & Co 1 typewriter desk. 50.00 1 Remington typewriter machine.. 108.00 1 ream typewriting paper 2.10 1 box calcium paper 5.00 Total 165.10 6,559.85 do Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John J. Ryan, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] 1900. Feb. 17 Florentino Gomez. 200 pounds potatoes $2.00 Rations for laborers working on tele- graph line. Blas Casares. Jose Calderon G. E. Stockle, first lieuten- ant, Eighth U. S. Cavalry. | 150 pounds bacon. 48 cans beef 150 pounds rice. 4.85 ..do 75 pounds sugar $2.35 75 pounds rice. 1.63 3.98 11.44 7.62 48 cans tomatoes 3.12 · 100 pounds coffee. 12.00 50 pounds sugar 1.82 150 pounds hard bread 8.25 44.25 do Mar. 3 Carlos Alfonso Bonifacio Gomez Feb. 14 G. E. Stockle, first lieuten- ant, Eighth U. S. Cavalry. 188 telegraph poles 47.00 65 telegraph poles 16.25 For telegraph line. 125 pounds potatoes $3.26 Rural guard and administration 100 pounds bacon. 7.63 do For use on Santa Cruz telegraph line. Cash sale to civilians; increase of 10 per cent. Cash sale to civilians; increase of 10 per cent. Specific use not more defi- 50 pounds sugar 2.81 .do 24 cans tomatoes 1.56 ..do 24 cans canned beef 3.81 do nitely stated. Do. Do. Do. 19.07 Add 10 per cent 1.91 20.98 ..do Do. 19 Pedro Varona Blas Casares 4 telegraph poles 1.00 For use on telegraph line 100 pounds rice. $3.65 340 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John J. Ryan, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 19 Blas Casares. 10 pounds salt $0.20 Cash sales to civilians; increase of 10 per cent. $3.85 Rations issued to laborers working on telegraph line. Victor Vario. 12 Alejandro Ramos.. Eustaquio Llanes. Antonio Aguitera 200 pounds sweet potatoes 1 table. 2.00 ..do 2.80 For telegraph office at Guaymaro 27 telegraph poles 4.05 For use on telegraph line 62 pounds rice. $3.72 50 pounds potatoes .60 • 14 Rush S. Wells, second lieu- tenant, Eighth U. S. Cav- alry. 12 pounds bacon. 6 pounds sugar 5 pounds candles. 2.40 .35 7.07 Rations for laborers working on tel- egraph line. .53 5 pounds salt .04 25 pounds sugar .98 27 pounds bacon.. 2.06 100 pounds flour. 2.11 50 pounds hard bread 2.75 60 pounds potatoes 1.75 11.24 do 19 G. E. Stockle, first lieuten- ant, Eighth U. S. Cavalry. 100 pounds bacon 7.63 24 cans corned beef. 3.81 11.44 Add 10 per cent 1.14 Mar. 2 Leopold Rodriquez.. Rafael Llanes 58 telegraph poles 12.58 29.00 .do Do. 225 telegraph poles. 157.50 For use on telegraph line ..do Total 370.40 1900. [Personal property purchased by A. J. Casanova, acting collector of customs, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Alvare & Co 50 pounds cotton waste 12 cans metal polish. 1 brass oil feeder $4.50 7.20 .50 1 oil can.. .25 10 pounds soap .50 25 pounds white zinc paint. 3.80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 341 25 pounds white lead paint. 3.00 2 pounds yellow lead paint. 26 2 pounds red paint .26 1 pound black ivory paint. .23 4 paint brushes. 1.00 2 gallons turpentine. 1.60 20 pounds linseed oil 2.20 1 ton coal. 3 sponges 7.00 45 $32.75 Used in the maintenance and oper- ating of custom-house launch, Isa- bela de Sagua. 10 gallons zinc oil 6.00 18 sheets sandpaper .27 4 sheets emery cloth .12 1 marline. 35 1 box tacks. 07 3 pounds galvanized nails. 27 1 wooden spigot.. .20 1 tons coal. 3.50 7 pounds paint 1.25 25 .20 12.48 J. P. Murphy. 1 paint brush. 4 iron bolts 500 pounds ice. 1900. 8.00 .do For use in the custom-house at Isa- bela de Sagua. 53.23 [Personal property purchased by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Total Public works; for the use of the office of the high road from Matanzas to Canasi. Public works; for the use of the high road from Matanzas to Canasi. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. Do. Feb. 5 Paulino Soles. 1 blank book $1.25 18 notebooks 4.00 1 call bell 1.50 ream Spanish paper 3.25 2 pasteboard portfolios .50 200 envelopes.. .80 1 cashbook 1.00 1 box paper fasteners. .50 Spanish gold. 12.80 Reduced to U. S. currency at rate of 10 per cent. 1.16 $11.64 Rufino Valdes. 48 cubic meters stone. 19.20 342 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works; labor in- cluded in amount of bills. Do. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. Do. [Personal property purchased by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Fidel Fundora. 357 cubic meters stone. $285.60 Public works; for the use of the high road from Matanzas to Canasi. 35 cubic meters stone.. 10 cubic meters stone. 31.51 do 13.50 ..do $330.60 Jose Zabala. 670 feet lumber. 15.45 ..do 491 feet lumber. 12.67 do Antonio B. Zanetti. 1 barrel niter.. 25 pounds sulphur. $10.70 1.03 11.73 .do Do. Pablo Urrechaga pound waste.. .12 1 pound lead .10 257 pounds iron bars 10.28 4 pounds borax. .50 2 barrels blacksmith's coal 3.50 1,000 feet blasting fuse.. 4.50 10 fathoms telegraph wire. .32 1 sieve.. .75 8 sacks lime 6.40 387 pounds steel bars 76.43 175 pounds gunpowder 61.25 144 large nails 5.29 3 bottles oil.. 1 bottle oil. .70 .20 12 spades 4.25 4 hatchets 4. 25 4 hatchet handles .80 6 bundles hemp 3.30 6 iron buckets 2.70 4 tin dippers.. .20 12 steel mauls 12.00 1 empty barrel .50 2 pairs blacksmith's tongs. 1.50 1 large level 2.25 150 pounds cement 2.75 1 large level 2.25 2 tape measures 5.50 1 barrel cement 5.50 19 pounds hoops. .79 1 iron plate. 4.25 3 pounds nails. .15 20 feet iron pipe 5.25 228.49 do Do. Date. 1900. Feb. 5 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 343 Alfredo Ceballos Antonio Montaneo Jose Hernandez Antonio Copperi 2 packing cases, 1 trestle. 1 grindstone frame 1 crowbar 8 steel wedges 11.00 .....do Do. 1.00 Public works; for the use of the high Do. road from Cannao to Hoyo de Manica. .60 do Do. $8.80 3 augers, 54 pounds. 8.64 2 mauls, 50 pounds 7.00 8 round-point shovels 5.20 32 pickaxes with handles 35.20 1 gunpowder can. .30 15 pickax handles. 3.45 2 maul handles. 45 1 hemp cord. 70 13 pounds fence staples 73 Spanish gold 70.52 Reduced to U. S. currency at rate of 10 per cent. 6.39 64.13 Fidel Fundora 351 cubic meters stone. 280.80 Juan Miro. 1 roller pole 6.50 do Jose Zabala.. Antonio B. Zanetti Pablo Urrechaga 67 feet lumber. 3 barrels niter 1.68 .do 42.00 .do ...do For the use of the high road from | Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, Matanzas to Canasi. paymaster public works; labor in- cluded in amount of bill. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. Do. Do. Do. 100 pounds niter. $11.00 1,200 feet blasting fuse 5.40 3 pounds nails. .18 5 padlocks. 3.60 16 screws 25 4 packages tacks. .40 6 bundles hemp 3.00 • 1 tape measure 4.00 1 heavy iron bar. 7.72 8 large mauls. 16.00 6 wheelbarrows 27.00 Alfredo Ceballos 12 maul handles. 2 steel mauls 1.75 7.75 88.05 do Do. 2 wooden boxes 16.00 .do Do. Total 1, 141.54 7 17 344 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Cuban Sanitary Improve- 11,111 feet cement. ment Co. Ross Bros. 802 feet lumber Amount. $2, 432.35 Disposition and use. Remarks. Used at city hospital, Santiago de Disposed of under the direction of Cuba. 25.87 Sanitation 4,211 feet lumber 151.59 For use at corral, El Caney 80 pieces lumber. 6.25 For use in palace building 50 feet lumber. 1 engineer's transit. 2.25 262.00 Henry J. McCoy. 1,000 feet sewer pipe.. $200.00 26 E. G. Soltmann .do For use in engineers' department .do First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Sixth U. S. Cavalry; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner; specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. E. J. Williams, Fifth U. S. Cavalry. Disposed of under the direction of Maj. George Andrews, assistant ad- jutant-general. Do. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Sixth U.S. Cavalry. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry; specific use not more definitely stated. 125 pieces sewer pipe.. 168.75 do 25 pieces sewer pipe.. 33.75 do 35 pieces sewer pipe.. 71.05 .do 25 pieces sewer pipe. 50.75 .do 160 pipe stoppers 11.20 .do 50 stoppers 5.00 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 540.50 Less discount 70 and 5 per cent 500 brooms 154.04 300.00 For use in sanitary department 26 shovels 4 sacks charcoal 31.33 4.00 .do 1,000 sticks wood 10.00 For use in provincial jail. 1 metallic wire $1.65 For use on steamship Baracoa. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Sixth U. S. Cavalry. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. J. Mason Blunt, assistant quartermaster, U. S. V. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. James Cobb Church, acting surgeon, U. S. A. For use at St. Lucrecia light-house... Disposed of under the direction of 15 metallic fuse 3.83 6 lamp curbs 4.80 1 level 1.00 .do .do do Capt. James W. Watson. Do. Do. Do. Charles Hoass Joseph Breck & Sons 10 I. Carver Francisco Balart Jose Agramonte Date. Jan. 11 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 345 ..do For use in Morro Castle Used for cleaning Cuban arms .do Used in the office of disbursing officer. Used in civil hospital do For use at Santiago waterworks Do. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. William S. Scott, assistant quartermaster, U. S. V. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second Cavalry. Do. Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Costillo, surgeon in charge of hospital. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second Cavalry; quantity not specified. Disposed of under the direction of Maj. George Andrews, assistant adjutant-general. 2 pairs scissors. 1.80 John Simmons Co 15,840 feet of pipe; 733 screw joints.. 13.08 5,068.80 C. Branet & Co 500 sheets emery cloth. $12.50 15 gallons cocoanut oil 9.36 21.86 Tomas de Arredondo. Luis M. Garzon 1 paper pad.. 5,810 pieces wood. $63.91 12 sacks charcoal. 12.00 Jose Morales Coal 75.91 6.50 Schumann & Co. New York Powder Co 900 tiles. 34.20 For use on palace building 50 pounds dynamite. $11.00 1 box caps. 1.00 50 feet fuse .50 12.50 For use in barracks at El Caney. 7 Furtia & Co 3,000 pounds corn 30.00 14 sacks 1.40 31.40 For use in sanitary department 77.65 For use of barracks, Morro Castle ...do Used for repairs of palace 13 Ross Bros. 2,157 feet lumber 17,607 feet lumber 316 feet lumber.. 573.85 13.62 8,566 feet lumber 345.35 For use of barracks, Morro Castle 62 barrels cement 22,111 feet lumber 325.50 707.99 .do ..do 15 | Virginio Porro 41 pounds nails. $2.35 18 barrels cement 36.75 39. 10 12 pairs hinges 2.40 For use on palace building.. do Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Ezekiel J. Williams, Fifth Infantry. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Disposed of under direction of Capt. William S. Scott, assistant quarter- master, United States Volunteers. Do. Disposed of under direction of Maj. George Andrews, assistant adjutant- general. Disposed of under direction of Capt. William S. Scott, assistant quarter- master, United States Volunteers. Do. Do. Disposed of under direction of Maj. W. S. Scott, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers. Do. 346 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Jan. 15 Virginio Porro 6 bolts $1.20 26 .do 100 pounds wire nails 15 do 2 gallons linseed oil. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Ezekiel J. Williams, Fifth Infantry, Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second Cavalry. Amount. For repairs to quarters at El Caney $3.60 8.00 Used for boxing Cuban arms. $1.60 1 ball spun yarn. 20 12 lamp wicks 20 1 pound marline 20 1 ball thread 2 shovels .30 1.00 2 torch lamps. .50 6 pounds packing 4.50 12 sheets emery paper .45 3 oil cans .10 3 paint brushes.. 1.05 2 brooms .80 10 feet hose. 3.00 20 pounds red lead 2.00 1 pair oars.. 1.75 17.65 Used on steamship Barocoa 25 pounds red lead 2.00 Disposed of under direction of Maj. William S. Scott, assistant adjutant- general. 2 brushes .60 48 brooms 16.00 1 gallon cocoa oil. .75 1 gallon varnish 2.00 6 pairs hinges 1.50 26 Julio Lusson. 2 pairs hinges 3 bolts. 20 75 23.80 Used in sanitary department. 72 buckles Disposed of under direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. 1.20 12 rings.. 20 1 package tacks 10 6 balls thread .30 1.80 ..do 10 hides 150.00 Supplied to rural guards 200 cuadrantes. 6.94 ..do Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under direction of J. Vaillant, chief rural guard. 1,100 buckles 26.73 do 1 package yarn.. 1.25 do 6 packages tacks. .60 do Do. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 347 10 screws 1 hide 10.35 ..do 195.87 6.00 hide 3.50 1 hide 8.00 10 yards cloth 2.00 Do. 12 Juragua Iron Co., Ltd. Eduardo Ramirez 20 E. Aragon 135 tons stone 81.00 Used for public roads 8 boxes eggs 65.70 For use in civil hospital. 2 barrel handles. $3.00 136 mule shoes. 47.60 50.60 For use in sanitary department 42 bolts 155 mule shoes 29.40 54.25 Elwell Mercantile Co 23,659 feet lumber 83.65 857.08 19.50 Supplied to department of public Disposed of under direction of Second roads. .do Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second Cavalry. Do. Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Castillo, in charge of hospital. Disposed of under direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. Do. Used for erection of Morro Castle Disposed of under direction of Maj, barracks. William S. Scott, assistant adjutant- general. 1,402 feet lumber 44.86 1,600 feet lumber 56.00 Used for repairs of military hospital.. Used for repairs to quartermaster's corral. Do. Do. Serapio Reyes 150 feet lumber. 5,952 feet lumber 1 sack lime · $0.50 2 sacks lime 1.00 1 pannier sand. .60 880 17 panniers sand 10.20 10 barrels lime... $6.00 20 sacks lime 12.00 60 panniers sand 42.00 60.00 Used at rural guard barracks 5 panniers sand 3.00 2 sacks lime 1.00 6 barrels lime 3.00 7.00 Used in sanitary department.. 17 Leovet Bros 6 locks. 2 bolts 6.00 .50 6.50 Used for repairing palace 4.80 190.46 2.10 Used for repairs to barracks. Supplied to department headquarters Supplied to St. Joseph's Hospital.. Supplied to provincial jail .....do Used for repairs to palace building Do. Do. Disposed of under direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. A. Do. Do. Disposed of under direction of Maj. George Andrews, assistant adjutant- general. Disposed of under direction of J. Vail- lant, chief of rural guard. Disposed of under direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. Disposed of under direction of Maj. George Andrews, assistant adjutant- general. Dotta & Espinosa. 6 grams chloride of gold.. 4.80 4 ounces paregoric 1.20 4 pounds sulphate of soda 1.60 4 pounds carbonate of soda.. .80 12 sheets filter paper 30 1 glass rod 10 348 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Jan. 17 Dotta & Espinosa. 39 pounds soda $3.90 1 jar .80 1 graduate.. 1.75 2 albums 9.34 2 bottles platinum. 2.00 5 pounds carbonate soda 1.00 13 Jose G. Castellanos 830 pounds beef Carlos Miyares 22 gallons milk. Carbonell Sons & Co. 10 pieces linen. 10 pieces calico $45.00 $27.59 Supplied for government photogra- Disposed of under direction of Maj, pher. George Andrews, assistant adjutant- general. 124.50 Supplied to orphans' home, St. Joseph Disposed of under direction of Joseph Home. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. 11.00 Supplied to yellow-fever hospital, Disposed of under direction of T. T. Santiago. 35.00 80.00 Supplied to orphans' home. Used for repairs on barracks, rural guard. Used for repairs on palace building.. Mandaza, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Disposed of under direction of J. Val- liant, chief rural guard. Disposed of under direction of Maj. Geo. Andrews, assistant adjutant- general. Used for repairs on St. Joseph's Asy- Disposed of under direction of J. M. lum. For use at St. Joseph's Asylum, orphans' home. Elwell Mercantile Co. 3,502 feet lumber 112.06 1,258 pounds roofing. 75.48 37 feet lumber 187.54 2.10 100 feet lumber 3.30 John Mendoza Tomas Arredondo 2 sacks potatoes 5.00 1 stamp.. 7 pads $0.75 3.50 4.25 13 Serapio Reyes 15 barrels lime 7.50 For use at department headquarters. For use at El Caney Barracks. Gutierrez Bros. 72 combs $4.80 72 brushes 3.00 7.80 Used at Asylum for Orphans 19 12 blotting paper .60 · Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Do. Disposed of under direction of A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Ezekiel J. Williams, Fifth Cavalry. Disposed of under direction of J. M, Pena, acting assistant surgeon. United States Army. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 349 1 blank book 3.00 1 duster. 50 6 rubber erasers .90 6 yards paper. 6.00 11.00 For use in sanitary department. 1 bottle ink. 1.10 For use in department headquarters. Disposed of under direction of George Barbour, sanitary commissioner. Disposed of under direction of Maj. George Andrews, assistant adju- tant-general. · E. Aragon 36 iron hooks. $5.40 1 spike. 1.50 50 iron tables. 125.00 1 piston rod. 5.10 6 door fasteners 24.00 6 padlocks.. 4.80 6 door knockers 10.00 6 padlocks. 9.00 184.80 15 Manuel Puente.. Fish 13.45 For use in civil hospital. .do Chickens 88 eggs. 27.15 .do 3.25 do 43.85 .do Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. Disposed of under direction of J.D. Costillo, charge of hospital; quan- tity purchased not stated. Do. Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. 20 Jouanneau & Bro 3 bistouries 1 pair scissors. .60 20 16 9988 Salvador Fontaine 18 O. Morales. 1 pair nippers .20 25 barrels lime. 1.00 11.25 ..do Do. do Do. 2 thermometers. $1.50 2 nipples .30 10 pounds green soap. pound citrate iron 3.00 • .50 4 ounces pepsin 1.50 6 suspensories .60 1 syringe 1.50 4 ounces lamere ointment. .10 1 ounce nitrate sulphate .90 1 pound calomel.. .80 10 cases iodoform gauze 12.50 11 ream filter paper. .83 10 spools wax cloth. 4.30 2 pounds salicylate soda. 2.50 2 pounds orange water .50 288 wood boxes. 1.40 24 empty capsules .20 24 hair brushes 60 2 glass droppers .80 1 ounce soda. .02 2 ounces carbonate soda. .01 350 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Jan. 18 O. Morale 5 liters distilled water $0.20 1 ounce cocaine 6.00 2 sulphate quinine 14.00 pound sodium iodidum 2.25 4 ounces tincture opium. .38 liter German rum.. .30 3 pounds mangrove (rosin). 1.95 3 ounces collodion. .45 4 ounces bisulphate quinine. 2.40 100 labels .20 1 ounce extract hydrastis .15 4 pounds carbolic. 1.60 1 ounce codeine 5.40 1 pound iodide potassium 3.40 3 cases wafers 3.75 2 mortars... 1.50 2 graduates. 1.70 ounce nitrate .30 3 sponges 1.50 3 funnels .40 2 pounds peruvian bark. 9.00 12 bottles Rubinat water 2.25 8 tubes sulphate morphine. 1.20 30 pounds absorbent cotton 15.00 15 pounds vaseline 3.75 1 pounds bismuth 3.00 1 pound Warburg tincture 2.00 6 bottles vichy water 1.50 3 ounces ammonia 1.20 1 case wafers 1.25 7 cases capsules .70 2 pounds chloroform 3.60 8 ounces sulphate quinine 3.50 10 pounds Glauber salt .40 6 bottles Apollinaris.. .84 4 ounces extract kola 40 1 pound calomel 80 2 ounces essence. .60 12 bottles alcohol. 2.25 2 bottles colchisal 1.67 12 syringes .50 2 small pots 60 1 flask chloride ethyle. .60 1 pound potassium 1.60 pound salol. 1.20 1 ounce phenacetine .30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 351 1 pound iodoform 1 bottle magnesia 10 pounds boric acid 1.75 .55 1.50 3 pounds camphor.. 1.80 25 yards gauze. 7.00 pound salicylate soda. .63 1 pound carbolic acid .40 3 pounds absorbent cotton. 1.50 4 pounds carbonate soda .28 2 bottles beef extract. .80 2 hypodermic syringes 3.00 5 pounds sugar milk. 2.00 10 ounces wine 1 bottle kola. 1 blue pot 1 case capsules .30 .85 .20 .10 25 yards gauze. 7.00 25 yards wax cloth 1.72 1 bottle Fellows sirup 1.30 2 pounds carbolic acid .80 1 bottle Bovine.. 75 25 yards gauze... 7.00 2 bottles iodoform gauze 2.50 4 pounds absorbent cotton 2.00 5 pounds sugar milk. 2.00 ounce codeine 6 lances 2.70 3.00 4 bottles Rubinat water - .80 4 tubes sulphate morphine .60 4 ounces tin foil .15 1 ounce diuretine 1.40 pound iodoform pound Warburg tincture 1.75 1.00 4 packages absorbent cotton 2.00 • 1 atomizer 1.00 pound napthol 1.25 pound iodoform 1.75 1 bottle potassium. .85 2 bottles iodoform gauze 2.50 3 pounds absorbent cotton 1.50 pound quinine 3.50 3 ounces extract kola. .40 1 pound carbolic acid 40 6 bottles Apollinaris. 90 3 pounds absorbent cotton 1.50 1 package white gauze 1.75 $220.33 For use in civil hospital. 17 F. Bisbe & Co. 200 pounds beans 14.00 200 pounds sugar 7.20 1,000 pounds potatoes. 30.00 600 pounds sugar 21.60 Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. 352 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Jan. 17 F. Bisbe & Co. Articles. Amount. 52 pounds butter. 900 pounds rice. 304 pounds beans.. $10.40 26.10 17.48 250 pounds beans. 17.50 1 case sausages. 1.25 1 case vermicelli 17.25 75 pounds onions. 3.00 150 pounds soap 7.50 1 can pepper. 2.50 5 pounds marjoram · 90 2 barrels wine 28.00 6 cases sherry 36.00 128 pounds codfish 7.36 50 pounds sugar 2.88 6 cases sherry 36.00 5 strings garlic 2.50 20 pounds onions .80 3,150 pounds potatoes 34.50 650 pounds sugar 24.48 900 pounds rice... 26.10 300 pounds beans. 17.25 250 pounds beans. 17.50 1 case sausages 1.25 12 cases vermicelli 17.25 75 pounds onions 5 strings garlic 52 pounds butter 50 pounds starch. 1 case pepper 150 pounds soap 2 barrels wine 4 cases sherry. 94 pounds corn 50 pounds onions. 6 rugs. · • 92 yards netting 3.00 2.50 10.40 3.00 1.25 · 7.50 28.00 24.00 1. 12 Disposition and use. 2.00 $511.32 | For use in civil hospital. 16 Pariellas & Co 8.00 4.80 · 5 yards cloth 1.50 14.30 .do 17 Llovet Bros. 14 panes glass. 2 bolts 23.90 .70 2 enameled pots 2.00 1 duster. 90 1 pitcher. .50 28.00 Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 353 Carbonell Bros. & Co 16 Bonne, Fernandez & Co Boix Bros. Feb. 5 Samuel Braswell 3 cords. 3,213, pounds meat 1 coffee mill 10 tables $80.00 10 benches. 20.00 100.00 .do Jan. 15 John Mendoza. 12 brooms .45 12 baskets 8.40 8.85 For use in civil hospital.. 18 Ricardo Valiente. 6 water pumps. 42.00 For use on the streets of Santiago.. 17 ..do 1 washstand $24.00 4 lamps. 11.90 For use at orphan asylum... 1.50 417.69 .do .do 6.00 For use in orphan asylum For use in emergency hospital Do. Do. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Do. Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, in charge of hospital. Disposed of under direction of Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Do. Jose G. Castellano. 765 pounds meat. 35.90 114.75 For use at St. Joseph's Asylum, pro- vincial jail, orphan's home, enclois- tered nuns. Do. 11148--w w- -23 For use in St. Joseph's Asylum, Sier- ras de Maria, orphan's home, pro- vincial jail. For use in engineer's office. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Do. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Jan. 18 Salazar Bros. 70 pounds beans $4.03 1 case vermicelli 1.50 1 string garlic .40 100 pounds brown sugar. 3.60 200 pounds rice. 5.30 40 pounds onions 1.60 1 drum cod…. 7.68 1 drum cod. 7.68 200 pounds rice. 5.30 100 pounds sugar 3.60 70 pounds beans. 4.03 1 case vermicelli 1.50 40 pounds onions. 1.60 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 1 string garlic .35 52.67 For use in provincial jail.. 1900. Luis M. Garzon 22 sacks charcoal 3,600 pieces wood. 22.00 39.60 61.60 31 Depot commissary. 12 letter pads 1.44 15 Virginio Porro 6 pounds white lead. $0.60 1 quart turpentine .20 354 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Jan. 15 Virginio Porro 1 quart linseed oil. $0.20 $1.00 Used to repair arsenal 50 pounds nails. 2.50 Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U.S. Cavalry. 1 street lamp 6.00 8 paint brushes. 2.80 70 pounds nails. 3.50 14.80 Used to repair barracks and rural guard. Do. 2 hammers 2.84 6 hammer handles 1.20 15 feet pipe 1.20 1 T 1.00 3 plugs .80 2 faucets. 6.25 1 valve 7.50 4 barrels cement. 21.00 1 padlock. .50 1 quire wrapping paper 45 42.74 16 | Inglada, Vivas & Francoli.. 11 pounds nails. .55 For use on Palma Soriana water- Disposed of under direction of First works. Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 1 can zinc 5 gallons turpentine. 2 pounds paint 1 quart varnish. 12 zinc buckets 60 basins. 6 lanterns 2.25 3.75 .40 .50 7.45 Used at St. Joseph's Home. 6.00 15.00 Disposed of under direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. 10.80 30 goblets. 3.75 36 plates. 2.70 6 dishes 1.80 12 knives, 12 forks, 12 spoons. 6.50 12 teaspoons 1.25 · 36 scissors 22.50 1 jar... 1.25 1 filter 6 lanterns 6 zinc buckets 2.50 74.05 For use at orphan's home Do. 10.80 3.60 12 brooms 4.00 • 18.40 For use at St. Joseph's Home. Do. 27 feet wire screen. 17.55 2 bottles ink. 1.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 355 ! 1 box pens. 6 penholders. 130 feet hose. 6 urinals. .70 .20 52.00 3.00 100 tin plates 5.00 100 tin spoons 1.11 6 brooms 4.50 1 carpenter's plane 1.25 1 chisel 1.00 1 saw 1.50 4 globes 1.40 1 reflector .55 12 chimneys 1.25 24 wicks .20 6 brushes... 2.10 1 pound nails. .08 12 yards canvas 9.00 30 yards wire netting. 19.50 2 pounds wire .20 2 reams paper 5.50 2 sheets blotting paper .10 1 scale (200 pounds) 6.50 2 gallons cocoanut oil 1.50 2 brooms .80 137.89 For use at provincial jail Do. 2 quarts ink 2.20 24 pads 1.60 50 sheets blotting paper 2.50 1 ice pick. 10 1 box pens. 70 3 glasses .45 1 pipe (water barrel) 26 F. Wessel Manufacturing Co. 15 Heywood Bros. & Wake- 1 bottle red ink. 108 chairs. 3.75 42.75 field Co. 26 E. G. Soltmann Flint, Eddy & Co. 1 plate glass 17.50 8 iron cleats 16 bolts and washers $85.60 27.40 10 kegs boat spikes 70.50 183.50 For use on new wharf. 18 | Veloso Castro 1 complete filter. 10.00 For use in orphans' home. Juan Fals 600 $72.00 1,210 cotton cloth. 118.00 190.00 7.55 Used in office of disbursing officer 1.50 For use of rural guards. For use of government printing office. For use in new orphans' home For printing frame, engineer's office Disposed of under direction of J. Val- liant, chief rural guard. Disposed of under direction of R. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Fifth U. S. Cav- alry. Do. Disposed of by First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Disposed of under direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. For use of orphans of Cuban patriots. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. 356 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Antonio Castro 1 table. $1.70 2 rocking chairs. 5.50 1 revolving chair. 4.50 2 chairs. 2.00 $13.70 For use of orphans of Cuban patriots. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. Rovira & Co 1 cask alcohol 9.00 4 gallons wine. 20.00 1 gallon rum .. 1.25 3 gallons alcohol 4.50 3 empty casks 2.25 37.00 For use at civil hospital. Disposed of by J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. 17 Elwell Mercantile Co 473 pounds corrugated iron 72 feet lumber. 28.38 2.30 30.68 349 pounds corrugated iron Luis M. Garzon. 2 sacks charcoal 4 sacks charcoal. 500 pieces wood For use on Palma Soriana water- Disposed of by First Lieut. Robert L. works. Repairs to barracks and rural guard.. 20.94 2.00 Used in yellow-fever hospital $4.00 5.50 Hamilton, Fifth United States In- fantry. Disposed of under direction of J. Val- liant, chief rural guard. Disposed of under direction of T. T. Mendoza, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. 9.50 Asylum for orphans of Cuban patri- Disposed of under direction of J. H. ots. For use of purchasing agent. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent. John Pohlmann's Printing 6 letter files. Co. 5 cable codes 3.33 51.25 54.63 N. Y. Woven Wire Mattress Co. 225 metal beds. 1,350.00 225 pillows 83.25 1,200 sheets. 468.00 600 pillow cases. .6.00 1,967. 25 For use in new orphans' home. Llovet Bros. 17 barrels cement 85.00 For use on public roads Brooks & Co. 5,000 feet fuse 25.00 .do 500 pounds powder. $60.00 500 pounds dynamitę. 92.50 152.50 Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Sixth United States Cavalry. Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. Do. Do, Date. 23 1900. Jan. 18 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 357 2.00 | For use at Palma Soriana waterworks. Disposed of under direction of First Supplies to public roads. .20 .do Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. Do. Ë. Aragon 4 bolts F. Truard pound calomel. $1.25 Bluestone 1 bottle balsam 1.25 ..do 1 gallon alcohol 1.50 do .do 5 pounds soda .75 .do Do. 1 bottle balsam. 1.25 .do Do. 1 gallon alcohol 1.50 .do Do. 1 box tallow 4.00 do Do. 5 pounds soda .75 do Do. pound calomel.. 1.25 .do Do. 1 bottle liniment 1.25 .do Do. 4 pounds soda .70 .do Do. 1 bottle balsam. 1.25 .do Do. 1 bottle olive oil. .60 .do Do. 17.50 Inglada Vivas & Francoli 4 pots.. 6.00 5 skillets. 6.60 2 frying pans 1.70 4 dippers 50 4 spoons 50 2 forks. 4 knives .20 1.40 4 strainers 1.10 4 milk pails 5.00 1 hatchet .70 1 sieve .80 2 spoons 20 1 steel sharpener 50 1 grindstone.. 60 1 shovel 60 1 hatchet 75 6 sponges 90 3 enamel cups. .75 2 brushes 1.20 200 enamel plates. 25.00 200 enamel soup plates 25.00 200 spoons 13.33 200 knives, 200 forks 25.00 12 candlesticks 2.25 12 brooms 4.00 12 chairs. 12.00 6 lamps.. 18.00 20 358 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Jan. 20 Inglada Vivas & Francoli ..ream paper $1.38 1 box pens.. 70 6 pencils. .20 1 bottle ink. 1.10 4 blank books 4.00 12 pitchers. 9.60 100 cups 10.41 18 dishes.. 2 lanterns 100 urinals. 100 basins 12 scissors 24 plates.. 1 dish. 12 cups 10.80 1.30 37.50 25.00 4.50 1.80 .80 80 24 glasses 2.50 3 pitchers. 2.40 12 forks, 12 spoons 6.50 12 teaspoons 1.25 1 scale (200 pounds) 6.50 1 clock 7.00 6 dishes 1.80 2 large jars 11.00 12 zinc buckets.. 6.00 $309.42 1 gallon copper paint. 2.60 For use in yellow fever hospital For orphans' home of Cuban patriots. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of T. T. Mendoza, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. A. 6 mouse traps 2 clamps.. $1.50 1.20 1 pound chalk. .40 500 feet line 2.50 1 pocket rule .30 1 Fairbanks scale 30.00 48 pads 6.35 1 keg nails 5.00 300 pounds white lead. 30.00 4 brushes 1.00 78.25 For use on Morro water line Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth In- fantry. 2 kegs nails. 50 pounds nails. 12.00 4,00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 359 40 feet pipe 1 tee. 14.00 .40 6 picks. 6.00 1 bushing. .75 6 files 2.50 39.65 For use at Palma Soriana waterworks. Do 10 pounds washers. 1.00 2 kegs spikes 12.00 13.00 Used for repairs on Santiago dock.. Do. 22 Ricardo Valiente. 1 lettered sign. 25.00 1 bedstead. 12.00 1 lamplighter. .60 1 bronze screw. 2.00 1 faucet. 1.50 1 check. 1.00 2 bronze screws. 4.00 1 valve 2.50 1 flatiron .25 1 check. 2.00 .do 5.00 55.85 For use at civil hospital. Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. Salazar Bros 200 pounds rice. 5.30 70 pounds beans. 4.03 1 case vermicelli. 3.00 100 pounds sugar 3.60 40 pounds onions. 1.60 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 1 string garlic .35 1 case milk 4.50 26.88 Used at home of orphans of Cuban patriots. 134 pounds potatoes.. 4.02 Used at yellow fever hospital G. V. Wright.. 1,000 feet lumber 27.00 23 Parez & Mora. 80 pounds chocolate. 9.60 For use at civil hospital. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of T. T. Mendoza, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. A. Used at home of orphans of Cuban Disposed of under direction of J. H. patriots. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. Feb. 1 Gutierrez Bros. 250 envelopes.. $0.62 6 boxes rubber bands. .do 9.00 2.10 2 penwipers 1.00 6 rubber erasers .90 24 pencils.. .90 1 box pens. 70 1 scissors. .50 15.72 For use in civil paymaster's office. 1 copy book. .80 1 brush .30 1 bottle mucilage. 10 2 rubber erasers 30 360 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 1 Gutierrez Bros 1 box rubber bands. $0.35 2 skeins twine..... .75 1 box paper fasteners. .30 1 paper holder. .50 12 sheets blotting paper 60 6 sponges. .90 L 60 schoolbooks. 5 copy books. 1 liter ink 7.50 2.00 1.10 6 blank books 2.40 1 ream paper 3.00 1 inkstand. .50 $21.40 36 scratch pads 1.80 1 calendar .60 2.40 For use in engineer's office. Used at asylum for orphans of Cuban Disposed of under direction of J. H. patriots. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert E. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 1 box pens... .70 3 boxes fasteners .90 1 bottle ink .30 1.90 For use in provincial jail. Jan. 30 Toma de Arredondo.. 2 rubber stamps 2.50 For use in new orphans' home 3 Carbonell Bros. & Co. 100 pounds moss 12.00 For use at civil hospital. 31 Boix Bros. 11 barrels cement 55.00 Mestre. 1 ledger 1 call bell. $3.00 1.25 4. 25 For use in engineer's office. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon U. S. A. Disposed of under direction of A. E. Fatjo, purchasing agent. Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, charge of hospital. For use of department of streets and Disposed of under direction of Second roads. Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert E. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Feb. 3 Inglada, Vives & Francoli.. 1 lock. .50 10 pounds hair. 1.00 15 feet hose. 6.00 8 feet oilcloth 1.20 50 pounds cotton waste. 6.00 1 file. .70 50 pounds grease 5.00 12 pencils. 40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 361 2 zinc buckets 1.20 50 bolts 1.05 1 lamp globe .20 2 galvanized buckets 1.20 1 sprinkler 2.25 25 pounds nails. 2.00 3 skeins cord .45 1 level 1.00 1 tapeline 2.25 24 sheets emery cloth .90 1 box paste .60 1 sprinkler 2.25 1 gallon linseed oil .75 5 gallons harness oil. 5.00 1 bottle ink. .25 1 ream paper 2.50 2 cans harness dressing. .80 24 scratch pads 2.20 30 feet hose. 12.00 2 locks. 50 1 bottle ink. .35 1 sheet gum 3.30 20 pounds paint 2.00 60 pounds iron 2.40 6 butts. 1.20 4 lamp globes 1.40 12 wicks .10 1 hammer .40 1 pair nippers 1.25 1 knife 1.25 20 pounds wire nails. 1.60 1 gallon turpentine .75 bottle varnish .50 1 bottle alcohol 35 pound shellac 6 sheets sandpaper. 30 08 6 locks. .90 6 bundles cord. 1.20 6 locks. 1.50 6 hooks. 30 42 pounds bar iron 1.68 150 bolts 2.30 1 file.. .40 2 files.. 1.04 3 levels. 3.50 144 screwS 60 25 pounds nails. 2.00 1 lock 40 15 feet hose. 12 pencils.. 1 pair shears 1 soap dish 6.00 .40 1.25 40 362 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. 1900. Feb. 3 Inglada, Vives & Francoli.. 1 box rubber bands 1 oil can.. 60 sledge handles. 100 pounds nails. 6 lantern globes 4 packages tacks. $1.25 .60 12.00 8.00 2.10 .40 140 pounds iron 5.60 25 pounds shoe nails. 4. 25 1 pair scissors ...... 2 chairs. .40 2.00 $137.85 Dr. Raphael Menendez 1 catheter sterilizer 4.44 Benitez. 1 Cleveland ligature. 3.00 For use in department of public roads Disposed of under direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. 5 packages Reverdin needles. 15.00 3 pairs forceps. 1.80 1 aseptic scalpel 1.75 4 aseptic sheets. 2.00 18 skeins silk thread. 10.80 3 hypodermic syringes 13.50 1 chest sounder. 5.00 72 Hagedorn needles 6.00 1 needle case 4.75 1 uterine forceps. 4.50 1 Perfection sterilizer, complete 462.50 535.04 For use in civil hospital. Jan. 3 3 | Virginio Porro. 8 bolts 2.20 For use in medical supply depot Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, director of hospital. Disposed of under direction of Maj. Frederick J. Combe, surgeon, United States Army. 60 hooks 3.75 .do 6 sliding bolts 1.20 do 12 screw eyes .15 do 1 hinge .20 do 36 screws .15 .do 1 gimlet bit. 10 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Blue paint. .20 do 7.95 Feb. 9 Juan E. Ravalo Carbonell Bros. & Co. 1,000 envelopes 5.50 For use in rural guard. 25 mattresses $25.00 100 blankets 75.00 Disposed of under direction of Maj. Frederick J. Combe, surgeon, United States Army; quantity pur- chased not stated. Disposed of under direction of J. Val- liant, chief rural guards. 100.00❘ For use in home of orphans of Cuban Disposed of under direction of J. H, McLeary, director, patriots, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 363 Sefeiro Reyes. Vegetables 1 basket 15 sacks lime Bonne Fernandez & Co Juan Vals 2,965 pounds beef 385.45 For use in civil hospital... 200 pairs stockings. 35.00 7.00 do .50 .do 9.00 Used at Palma Soriana waterworks 2 barrels lime. $1.00 1 pannier sand .60 1 barrel lime. .50 2 panniers sand. 1.20 3.30 For use in sanitary department. 16 barrels lime 8.00 6 panniers sand 3.60 11.60 For use at provincial jail. 21 barrels lime. 10.50 6 panniers sand 3.60 14.10 4 sacks lime 2.40 For use at yellow-fever hospital. Capt. Thomas F. Ryan... 1,450 pounds ice 7.25 6 Jose G. Castellano 725 pounds beef 108.75 480 pounds beef. 72.00 10 pounds beef. 1.50 A. L. Salazar & Bro 1 drum cod $7.68 200 pounds rice. 5.90 Disposed of under direction of J. D. Castillo, director. For use in asylum for orphans of Disposed of under direction of J. H. Cuban patriots. For use at asylum orphans of Cuban patriots. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director; quantity pur- chased not stated. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert E. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. Disposed of under direction of Geo. M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of T. T. Mendoza, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. For use department of public roads.. Disposed of under direction of Second Supplied to Siervas de Maria, St. Joseph's Asylum, provincial jail, encloistered nuns, orphans' home. Asylum for orphans of Cuban pa- triots. Yellow-fever hospital Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second United States Cavalry. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. Disposed of under direction of J. H. McLeary, director. Disposed of under direction of T. T. Mendoza, acting assistant surgeon, United States Army. 100 pounds sugar 3.75 70 pounds beans. 4.20 1 case vermicelli 1.50 40 pounds onions. 1.60 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 1 string garlic 35 28.88 Luis M. Garzon E. Aragon 15 sacks charcoal. Material. For use in provincial jail 15.00 Encloistered nuns, St. Joseph's Home and Orphan's Home. 36.03 For fixing hammocks at provincial jail. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon U.S A. Do. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. A.; labor included in amount of bill; quantity purchased not more definitely stated. 364 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Morales & Co 30 yards gauze. $7.00 500 grams quinine. 7.50 1,000 grams ruid pumpkin. 1.40 500 grams cream tartar. .30 500 grams potassium 3.50 500 grams bromide potassium 1.00 500 grams camphor. .65 500 grams gum arabic 80 100 grams citrate iron .30 50 grams tincture digitalis. .10 50 grams eucalyptus... .10 50 grams iodine 20 6 grams sulphonal.. 20 10 grams salicylic acid .05 4 bottles sirup 3.00 2 bottles Follet's sirup. 1.50 2 droppers. .10 plaster .15 1 small brush .05 12 packages absorbent cotton 6.60 100 grams turpentine. .20 20 yards gauze.. 4.00 5 yards plaster. 1.00 1 prescription .10 2 bottles extract. 2.00 6 cases Mead's plasters 3.00 10 pounds boric acid. 2.40 8 bandages 8.80 4 syringes 5.00 2 prescriptions.. .70 4 bottles chloroform. 2.00 1 tube strychnine .25 1 tube ethyl 70 200 grams lead acetate .08 100 grams bromide potassium .20 100 grams bichloride iron .20 50 grams camphor.. .10 100 grams citric acid. .18 300 grams magnesia .15 100 grams ether.. .05 200 grams balsam. .25 2 graduated glasses.. 1.45 1 pill machine. 5.00 100 grams andano .35 Date. 1900. Feb. 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 365 1 liter sirup tulu. 60 500 grams chloride iron .40 2 pairs scissors. 2.00 100 grams ammonia .10 100 grams bromide sodium. 50 500 grams sirup tulu 40 2 bottles alcohol.. 50 2 bottles Scott's emulsion 1.60 5 yards gauze. 1.40 1 prescription .80 12 cakes soap.. 2.50 2 pounds vaseline 40 6 pounds Epsom salts. 24 1 bottle alcohol. 30 1 bottle sirup tulu. .50 5 yards gauze. 1.25 3 bottles soda.. 3.60 6 bottles Dussart sirup 4.00 6 bottles Rabell emulsion 4.50 4 bottles purgative 3.00 200 grains tincture lobelia. 30 200 grains camphor opium 30 200 grains orange water .20 500 grains tartaric acid 50 500 grains cream tartar. .40 500 grains bicarbonate soda 60 500 grains Epsom salts. 60 100 grains collodion 40 500 grains castor oil .25 300 empty capsules .60 E. Aragon 12 bottles cod-liver oil 5 pounds Epsom salts. 1 box seidlitz powder. 1 pound soda 1 pound potash tablets 12 bottles extract beef. 6 bottles extract malt 1 prescription 1 spatula. 8.00 .20 30 10 .70 4. 25 4.00 40 .50 $123.85 30 iron caps. 6 iron caps. 30.00 14.40 15 manhole covers. 231.00 Virginio Porro. 2 elbows 1 T..... 1 plug For use at Emergency Hospital, en- cloistered nuns, and provincial jail. 275.40 Water and sewer work, street depart- ment. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Penna, assistant surgeon, U. S. A. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert E. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 1.40 .80 1.40 3.60 do Do. 366 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Feb. 1 1 Virginio Porro. Sepairo Reyes 444 feet 2-inch pipe $113.96 285 feet 1 inch pipe. 51.52 110 feet 14-inch pipe 16.66 ton coal. 5.50 50 pounds white lead. 9.00 36 pounds nails. 1.80 6 sleeves. 1.52 3 pipes.. 2.63 2 elbows .77 1 iron pot.. 1.37 12 pounds nails. .63 2 gate cocks 9.00 6 sleeves 1.93 4 reducers .60 4 pieces pipe. 3.64 6 sleeves 2.15 2 bushings.. .60 5 gallons turpentine. 3.75 5 gallons linseed oil 3.75 170 feet pipe 30.73 1 T .66 1 pipe. .91 3 T's 1.98 1 sleeve. 36 1 bottle spirits of wine. 40 pound shelac 25 pound white lead. .05 $266. 12 For use Santiago waterworks 2 panniers sand 1.10 6 sacks lime 3.00 50 barrels lime. 30.00 34.10 Used in engineer department 20, 926. 28 Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. Robert E. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Herbert J. Slocum, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Quemados (Marianao), Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Total 1900. Feb. 10 Tomas Fernandez & Guti- | 24 lamp chimneys errez. 12 L. S. Edelblerte 1 dump-cart hook. 1 open link $4.00 For use in Columbia Barracks, Cuba $2.00 .50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 367 3.00 For use in sanitary department, Mari- anao, Cuba. ...do For use at headquarters Department of Habana and Pinar del Rio, Que- mados, Cuba. 1 linchpin.. 1 axle washer 13 P. C. Field, military sani- | 2 mules. tary office. Rambla & Bonza .25 .25 225 270.00 30,500 blank forms. $190.74 6 stamp pads 3.00 34 rubber stamps 27.90 2 dating stamps 2.25 223.89 14 Jose S. Solis. 6 locks. 1.85 30 packages wire nails. 2.40 2 barrels wire nails.. 11.00 2 packages blue .30 10 pounds iron nails. .70 96 hinges 9.80 20 pounds salt .28 12 brushes 7.50 10 cans mineral oil 16.50 1 package screws .35 50 wire nails. 3.50 54. 18 79.00 14.00 15 J. Alegret & Co 16 | Benito, Alvarez & Co Knight & Wall Co G. Gutierrez 20 J. J. Warren.. 223 G. Gutierrez 3,000 feet lumber 1 plow 25 pounds dynamite. $8.75 100 feet fuse .75 1,000 pounds lime 9.50 3.50 1,000 tubes vaccine virus 50.00 11,000 pounds lime 38.50 For use in sanitary department, Mari- anao, Cuba. For use in sanitary department, Mari- anao, Cuba. ..do For use in building road from Mari- anao to Rincon. ..do For use in sanitary department, Mari- anao, Cuba. For use in civil population, Guana- jay, Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyeth, sur- geon, United States Army. Rambla & Bonza 2,000 sheets letter paper 1,000 envelopes $12.00 5.50 17.50 For use in office of disbursing officer, Marianao, Cuba. Total 767.07 368 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Matt. R. Peterson, commissary, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Jan. 3 T. Bea & Co. 1,500 pounds salt 16 16 Galban & Co. Miret & Bros. 9,000 pounds bacon. 5,000 pounds bacon. 1,736 pounds salt 200 gunny sacks $12.00 832.50 For distribution to destitute Cubans ....do $455.50 13.89 9.00 478.39 ..do 16 | J. Lombardo & Co 11,200 pounds rice 2,950 pounds soap 266.00 103.25 369.25 17 A. Caraballo & Bro 1,290 pounds fresh beef. 154.80 430 pounds fresh beef 51.60 206.40 26 Swift & Co 696 pounds beef. 83.31 ..do For use at civil hospital, Sagua la Disposed of by First Lieut. A. J. Har- Grande, Cuba. For use at orphan asylums, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. ris, Second United States Infantry, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Do. For use at city hospital, Trinidad, | Disposed of by First Lieut. Geo. C. Cuba. Martin, commissary, Second United States Infantry, Trinidad, Cuba. 285 pounds beef. 34.17 For use at orphan asylum, Trinidad, Do. Cuba. 117.48 823 pounds beef. 98.51 For use at city hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. 285 pounds beef. 34.11 For use at orphan asylum, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. 132.62 542 pounds beef. 64.94 1,633 pounds fresh beef. $195. 47 1,297 pounds fresh beef. 155.25 548 pounds fresh beef. 65.60 397 pounds fresh beef. 47.58 451 pounds fresh beef. 53.99 5,486 pounds fresh beef. 656.67 3,981 pounds fresh bee. 476.53 For use at orphan asylum at Cienfue- gos, Cuba. For use at civil hospital at Cienfue- gos, Cuba. 416.32 For use of Cuban destitutes, sick in | Disposed of by First Lieut. Robt. Mc- hospital at Remedios, Cuba. For use at civil hospital at Cardenas, Cuba. For use at orphan asylum at Carde- nas, Cuba. For use at infirm asylum at Cardenas, Cuba. For use at Asylum La Providencia at Cienfuegos, Cuba. For use at Little Sisters of Poor at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Cleave, Second United States Infan- try, commissary at Remedios, Cuba. Disposed of by Second Lieut. E. Hugh Cook, commissary, Tenth United States Infantry, Cardenas, Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by First Lieut. J. R. Hines, commissary, Tenth United States Infantry, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 369 11148-w w- -24 120 pounds fresh beef. 14.36 For use at Asylum Sierros de Maria at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 1,249. 13 390 pounds fresh beef. 46.68 For use at Asylum La Providencia at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 450 pounds fresh beef. 53.86 For use at Little Sisters of Poor, Cien- Do. fuegos, Cuba. 180 pounds fresh beef. 21.55 For use at Asylum Sierros de Maria, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 3,900 pounds fresh beef. 466.83 For use at orphan asylum, Cienfue- gos, Cuba. Do. 4,883 pounds fresh beef. 584.50 1, 173. 42 For use at civil hospital, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 2,400 pounds fresh beef. For use at Asylum Asibo de Ninas, Matanzas, Cuba. 1,700 pounds fresh beef. 1,075 pounds fresh beef. 1,975 pounds fresh beef. 1,700 pounds fresh beef. 1,170.86 ..do For use at Casa de Beneficencia, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. For use at Hospital Santa Isabel, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. 775 pounds fresh beef $92.77 465 pounds fresh beef. 55.66 620 pounds fresh beef. 74.21 222.64 Maj. O. E. Wood, chief com- 7,500 pounds beans 224.25 For distribution to destitute Cubans. missary, division of Cuba. Swift & Co. 5,053 pounds fresh beef. $604.84 For use at Hospital San Nicolas, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. For use at civil hospital, Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Lieut. W. H. Bean, commissary, Second United States Cavalry. For use at lepers' hospital, Santa Disposed of by Lieut. W. H. Bean, Clara, Cuba. commissary, Second United States Cavalry, Santa Clara, Cuba. For use at orphan asylum, Santa Disposed of by Lieut. W. H. Bean, Clara, Cuba. commissary, Second United States Cavalry. For use at civil hospital, Cienfuegos, Disposed of by First Lieut. J. R. Cuba. 4,030 pounds fresh beef. 482.39 For use at orphan asylum, Cienfue- gos, Cuba. Hemis, commissary, Second United States Infantry, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 465 pounds fresh beef. 55.66 For use at Little Sisters of Poor, Do. Cienfuegos, Cuba. 403 pounds fresh beef. 48.24 For use at Asylum La Provincia, Do. Cienfuegos, Cuba. 186 pounds fresh beef. 22.27 For use at Sierros de Maria, Cienfue- gos, Cuba. Do. 1, 213. 40 Swift & C 1,367 pounds fresh beef 163.69 270 pounds fresh beef. 32.32 54 pounds fresh beef. 6.46 202.47 For use at city hospital, Trinidad, Disposed of by First Lieut. Geo. C. Cuba. For use at orphan asylum, Trinidad, Cuba. For use at Varista Hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Martin, commissary, Second United States Infantry, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. Do. 31 370 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Matt. R. Peterson, commissary, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amount. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Jan. 31 A. Carrino Hermanos. 20 quires note paper. 500 note envelopes $3.00 2.00 Antonio Hernandez. 433 pounds fresh beef. 589 pounds fresh beef 348 pounds fresh beef. 81 pounds fresh beef.. 401 pounds fresh beef. Total 384 pounds fresh beef. $5.00 Used in connection with distribution of rations to destitute Cubans. For use at Asilio de Ninos, Matanzas, Cuba. ..do 357.76 For use at Casa de Beneficencia, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. For use at Asilio Palmira Duarte, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. For use at Hospital San Nicolas, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. For use at Hospital Santa Isabel, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. 8, 448.83 [Personal property purchased by William E. Race, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Gibara, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Jan. 31 Rey Bros. & Co. 7 pounds burnt oil. 6 pounds turpentine. $1.10 .90 1 can coal oil. 1.80 1 root brush .50 1 hair pencil. .20 2 packages tacks .20 $4.70 31 Martin Bim 6 pencils, 1 box paper fasteners, 3 penholders For use on the custom-house boat, Disposed of under the direction of R. Gibara, Cuba. H. Chamberlain, acting collector of customs. .80 1 liter ink, 1 box pens 1.80 18 blank forms 10 100 assorted envelopes. .60 20 assorted writing pads. .80 4.10 31 | Widow of Garcia Gutierrez. 1 varnish brush Copal varnish For use at the custom-house, Gibara, Cuba. .35 .15 For use on the custom-house boat, Gibara, Cuba. ..do Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of R. H. Chamberlain, acting collector of customs; quantity purchased not specified. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 371 Feb. 28 Benito Alvarez Turpentine. Sandpaper. 2 pounds galvanized nails. 1 iron money safe .15 .15 . .20 1.00 .do .do · .do For use in the office of collector of customs, Gibara, Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of R. H. Chamberlain, acting collector of customs. Do. 270.00 28 Martin Bim 6 sheets blotting paper $0.45 2 spools thread .40 25 envelopes... .10 6 paper fasteners .10 3 blank books .90 1 calendar. 40 300 blank forms 2.25 6 pencils.. .35 200 assorted envelopes. 1.00 1 rule.... 1.20 7.15 Mar. 1 Messes Castanela 12 photographs.. 5.00 For use at the custom-house, Gibara, Cuba. For use by the custom-house, Gibara, Cuba. Feb. 28 Goitia & Co. 8 sponges. .70 For use on custom-house boat, Gi- bara, Cuba. Mar. 1 Rey Bros. & Co 1 hatchet. 1.20 Feb. 16 Floridano Ochoa 1 rubber stamp 2.50 For use at the custom-house, Gibara, Cuba. For use in office of collector of cus- toms, Gibara, Cuba. Total 296.35 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel D. Freeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Jan. 15 Alfonso Portuondo 8 Virginio Porro. 1,550 pounds ice $7.75 For use in the office of the custom- house at Santiago de Cuba. 18 feet rubber hose. $3.60 1 valve 1.25 2 nipples. .20 2 pairs hinges 30 1 lock. .40 12 bottles red ink. 3.00 12 penholders 1.00 2 door knockers .30 10.05 ...do 5 Ricardo Valiente 3 swinging lamps. 10.50 1 lamp door .50 3 panes glass Miscellaneous expenses For use in the office of the custom- house at Santiago de Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. .90 do 11.90 11 Rubio & Diez. 48 sacks coal 7.20 Do. Do. 372 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Jan. 31 Vivas & Ynglada 6 boxes illuminating oil. $22.50 1 blank book 2.75 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel D. Freeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of January, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Miscellaneous expenses; for use in Specific use not more definitely stated. the custom-house at Santiago de Cuba. Amount. 8 pounds nails. For use in the office of the custom- house at Santiago de Cuba. .48 2 reams writing paper. Miscellaneous expenses Do. 5.30 For use in the office of the custom- 3 glasses house, Santiago de Cuba. .30 1 water filter. Miscellaneous expenses Do. 2.75 .do 12 lamp wicks .10 .do 34.18 $34.66 Virginio Porro. 2 gallons cylinder oil. 2 gallons machine oil 1 file. 1.60 Do. Amount paid, $34.66. Error, $0.48. 1.40 .30 110 yards tarred rope 8 thimbles. 2 cans white zinc paint.. -- 8.05 .60 4.50 1 gallon burnt oil. 80 1 gallon turpentine. 80 2 pounds blue paint 3 pounds vermilion paint .40 .75 1 can yellow paint.. 1.40 1 gallon black mineral paint. .30 4 paint brushes.. .90 4 sheets copper 4.48 1 can copper paint. 2.75 1 oakum. .10 1 pound copper tacks.. .50 8 pounds cotton waste. 1.00 1 package copper tacks. .50 9 padlocks.. 2.25 1 globe valve .70 1 elbow .10 1 pound plumbago 30 1 piece tarred rope .20 5 pounds "Paris" tacks .40 Jose M. Gill Soap.. Elwell Mercantile Co 744 feet lumber. Total 35.08 Supplies for use of custom-house and .80 23.25 130.69 premises at Santiago de Cuba. Used in the office of the custom-house at Santiago de Cuba. Miscellaneous expenses Quantity purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 373 [Personal property purchased by Capt. J. F. Reynolds Landis, First United States Cavalry, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month Feb. 28 The printing house "El Orden." Abelardo Figueroa Emilio Pando. Total 200 blank forms 200 blank forms 1 liter ink 150 envelopes.. 1 ball thread of February, 1900.] ..do $2.00 For use in the office of the captain of the port, Caibarien. 1.75 $1.25 1.13 .10 2.48 6.23 O COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH CUBA, U. S. SENATE. LETTER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR, SUBMITTING AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH WAS PURCHASED OR PROCURED AND INTRUSTED TO ANY OFFICER, CIVIL OR MILITARY, IN CUBA DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1899, TO APRIL 30, 1900, THE COST AND VALUE OF THE SAME, AND THE USES TO WHICH SAID PROPERTY HAS BEEN PUT, AND THE DISPOSITION WHICH HAS BEEN MADE THEREOF. X X PART 9. MARCH 29, 1901. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1901. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, March 26, 1901. SIR: In further response to the resolution of your honorable com- mittee of May 30, 1900, calling for a report of the revenues and expenditures in the island of Cuba from date of American occupation to and including April 30, 1900, in order to comply with the direction to your committee reading- Said committee shall also report a statement of the personal property which was purchased or procured and intrusted to any officer, civil or military, in Cuba within said time, the cost and value of the same, and the uses to which said property has been put, and the disposition which has been made thereof— I have the honor to transmit, under separate cover, statements of per- sonal property purchased by various officers during the month of March, 1900. Other reports will follow. Very respectfully, Hon. O. H. PLATT, ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of War. United States Senate. Chairman Senate Committee on Relations with Cuba, 3 4 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used for sanitary purposes at Ciego de Avila. Roof for barracks and quarters, Ciego de Avila. Rural guard and administration. ..do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. A. S. Balbin. 6 pounds turpentine. $0.84 3 pounds gum 1.80 12 pounds turpentine. 1.75 12 pounds mineral oil 1.25 bottle mineral oil. .10 1 can mineral oil.. 2.25 35 pounds turpentine.. 1 saw 4.90 1.80 $14.69 2 Jose M. Martinez 94 horse loads thatch 28.20 Triondo & Bros. 40 pieces lumber $11.81 150 feet lumber.. 5.25 17.06 8 Jerry J. Warren 2,000 grains acacia powder 2.40 3,000 grains boric acid. 1.00 3,000 grains carbolic acid. 3.30 1,500 cubic centimeters hydrochloric acid 1.50 75 cubic centimeters lactic acid .40 500 cubic centimeters nitric acid. 750 grains salicylic acid 60 2.25 250 cubic centimeters sulphuric acid .40 25 grains tannic acid .15 500 grains tartaric acid. .60 100 cubic centimeters tincture aco- nite .20 600 cubic centimeters tincture ether, Squibb's. 3.00 500 cubic centimeters spirit ether, nitrate .75 24 liters alcohol 6.00 500 grams alum, crystals .25 1,500 cubic centimeters aqua ammo- nia .75 750 cubic centimeters aromatic spir- its ammonia. 1.20 1,500 grams chloride ammonia 1.00 100 grams antimony, tartar of potash 1,500 grams antipyrine .40 14.40 2 tubes hydrochlorate apomorphine 50 grams nitrate argenti, crystals 25 grams nitrate argenti. .50 1.60 ,80 Date. 6 1900. Mar. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 5 6 tubes sulphate atropina 1.50 4 meters belladonna plaster... 2.40 150 cubic centimeters extract bella- donna 1.50 1,500 grams subnitra bismuth 7.50 1,500 cubic centimeters fluid extract buchu 5.00 100 grams citrate caffeine 3.50 1,500 grams camphor 2.00 1 meter cantharides plaster 50 grams oxide ceru 200 cubic centimeters tincture cap- sica.... .80 .50 .40 200 grams chloral 1.00 1,200 grams chloroform, anesthesis. 4.50 6,000 cubic centimeters tincture cin- chona 9.00 • 30 grams hydrochlorate cocaine. 8.00 50 grams codeine 10.00 100 grams collodium. .35 500 grams copsiaba .80 300 grams creosote 2.00 1,500 grams prepared chalk 75 100 grams sulphate copper. .10 500 cubic centimeters tincture digi- talis.. .75 1,000 extract fluid ergotine.. 3.50 2,000 cubic centimeters tincture chloride iron. 2.00 750 cubic centimeters sirup iodide iron 1.50 2,400 tablets compound iron 7.50 6,000 cubic centimeters glycerin 4.00 6,000 cubic centimeters tincture gentian... 9.00 2,500 grams extract powder glycu- hiza .00 500 grams carbonate guaicum.. 25.00 750 cubic centimeters extract fluid hamamelidis 2.25 3 tubes hydrochlorate cocaine. 300 grams chloride corrosive subli- mate .75 .85 300 grams chloride nitrate sublimate 2,400 tablets bicarbonate soda subli- mate .85 1.50 50 grams oxide hydrate sublimate 1,000 grams ointment sublimate.. 500 cubic centimeters fluid extract hydrasta. .30 1.50 1.50 1,000 grams iodoform 10.00 300 grams iodum 3.90 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.j Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 8 Jerry J. Warren 600 grams ipecac powder. $7.00 1,000 grams ipecac powder and opium 5.00 1,000 fluid extract ipecac.. 11.00 32 kilos powder lime 8.50 300 grams carbonate magnesia .25 300 grams lycopodia. .60 90 kilos sulphur magnesia. 12.00 150 grams menthol 1.75 10 grams sulphate morphine 1.00 30 tubes sulphate morphine tablets. 5.00 12 bottles sulphate morphine tablets 6.00 50 extract nux vomica .50 400 cubic centimeters gaultheria alum 2.20 1,200 cubic centimeters oleum mor- rhuæ 7.20 30 liters oleum ricina. 12.00 300 cubic centimeters oleum santal. 3.50 3 liters oleum terebinthine. .75 1,000 grams oleum theobroma. 1,200 grams powdered opium.. 1.30 20.00 500 grams pepsin 4.00 12,500 grams petroleum 5.65 750 grams phenacetine 10.00 750 grams fluid extract pilocayi. 3.00 2,400 compound cathartic tablets 4.50 1,500 grams acid lead. 1.00 1,500 grams acid potash 1.80 1,500 cubic centimeters arsenic pot- ash 1.80 3,000 grams bromide potash 5.40 3,000 grams chlorate potash 1.80 1,200 potash tablets. 1.50 6,000 grams iodide potash 40.00 600 grams permanganate potash 1.50 300 grams sulphate quinine 6.00 12,000 sulphate quinine tablets. 42.00 750 cubic centimeters fluid extract rhei. 3.00 300 grams powdered rheum 1.00 600 grams lactate milk .75 1,500 salol tablets... 8.25 12,000 grams bicarbonate soda. 3.00 6,000 grams borate soda 2.40 ་ PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1,200 grams phosphate soda 1.50 6,000 grams salicylate soda 15.00 2,000 sulphate strychnine tablets... 2.00 1,000 sulphonate tablets • 27.00 1,500 grams lotum sulphur 1.00 500 cubic centimeters fluid extract valerian 1.75 1,500 grams oxide zinc 1.75 1,000 grams sulphate zinc .60 1 barrel crude carbolic acid. 25.00 4,800 antiseptic tablets 24.00 100,000 grams sulphate iron 11.00 6,000 grams corrosive chloride mer- cury. 15.00 100 kilos common soap 10.00 36 kilos white sugar 5.50 12 liters brandy 18.00 50 kilos castile soap 15.00 50,000 grams chloride lime. 13.50 6 blank books 13.00 1 gross elastic bands. 1.00 500 large envelopes. 2.00 1 steel eraser .50 3 rubber erasers 1 liter writing ink .90 1.50 3 bottles red ink. 1.80 4 bottles mucilage. .60 28 blocks blank forms 2.60 4 quires blotting paper 5.75 1 paper cutter 50 1 box paper fasteners. 50 10 quires writing paper. 2.00 12 lead pencils. .50 4 penholders 40 100 steel pens. 1.00 2 rulers 1.00 3 hand atomizers 3.00 3 rubber hot-water bags 4.50 2 rubber ice bags for head. 3.00 120 roller bandages 12.50 1 rubber bandage.. .00 6 bandages 1.90 36 plaster of paris bandages 360 gauze bandages.. .00 30.00 1 tooth-extracting case .00 6 flexible catheters 3.00 24 kilos absorbent cotton 15.00 4 kilos cotton bats 3.25 400 meters plain gauze 30.00 1 ether inhaler 2.50 1 funnel 4 kilos oakum 50 .50 8 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 8 Jerry J. Warren 1900. 24 meters oiled-paper dressing... $0.00 1 paper pins .10 72 safety pins. .60 10 adhesive plasters 2.50 4 kilos plaster of paris .40 20 meters rubber sheeting 30.00 3 pieces felt for splints .00 12 pieces wire for splints .00 1 chloroform inhaler 1.75 1 iodoform sprinkler 1.00 4 rubber fountain syringes 6.00 12 clinical thermometers. 12.00 1 compress tourniquet... 6.00 3 drainage tubes.. 3.00 7 wash basins 3.20 20 bedsteads. 2 close stools 2 hand lamps. 70.00 5.00 1.50 1 stand lamp 1 looking-glass. 1.25 • 2.50 20 mattresses 70.00 20 mosquito bars. 30.00 10 meters table oil-cloth 5.00 20 pillows.. 12.00 50 cotton pillowcases. 6.00 1 office pitcher 1.25 2 folding frames for screens 5.00 50 cotton sheets 27.50 20 cotton nightshirts 12.00 10 pairs slippers 7.50 72 towels 11.00 2 bedpans 3.20 1 insect-powder blower. .00 2 tin boilers 5.00 18 soup bowls. 3.00 2 sugar bowls with lid. 1.00 288 ointment boxes. 3.00 360 pill boxes. 2.00 240 powder boxes. 3.60 6 brooms ... 3.00 2 dust brushes. 1.50 4 nail brushes 1.40 4 scrub brushes. 1.20 6 iron fire buckets. 3.60 2 can openers 70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 9. 4 candlesticks 1.00 15 boxes capsules.. 1.25 40 meters clothes line 2.00 600 corks 3.00 1 corkscrew .25 12 cups 1.00 3 feeding cups. 1.20 1 cutting pliers. .75 2 dippers 1.20 3 wire netting dish covers. 1.50 3 meat dishes. 1.50 3 vegetable dishes. 4.00 1 egg beater 50 360 envelopes for tablets. 00 2 eye shades.. 1.00 1 carving fork. 25 1 flesh fork .25 12 table forks. 1.00 2 glass funnels.. 1.75 1 hatchet .50 500 grams insect powder .60 12 table knives. 1.00 3 gross vial labels 2.50 1 glass spirit lamp.. 60 1 glass lantern. .25 4 lantern wicks. 90 3 glass measures. 3.00 10 medicine droppers. 40 4 medicine glasses. .30 1 coffee mill 1.00 3 mop handles. 1.00 1 mortar, 1 pestle. 2.50 5 kilos napthaline 1.75 3 dish pans 1.00 2 dustpans.. .50 2 frying pans 80 1 milk pan. 50 1 package filtering paper. 40 12 books red litmus paper, 12 books blue litmus paper 1.20 50 packages toilet paper. 4.00 1 package wrapping paper 30 12 hair pencils.. .50 1 pill file..... 85 12 dinner plates 2 chamber pots 1 coffee pot 1.25 1.00 .90 1 pus basin 1 razor. 2.00 1 razor strop 75 1 kilo sapolia .50 12 saucers. 1.00 .00 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. [Personal property purchased by Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 8 Jerry J. Warren 1 shaving brush $0.50 1 pair shears... 50 2 spatulas. .60 1 basting spoon. 25 12 tablespoons .90 12 teaspoons 50 1 composition marking stamp. 5.00 1 steel .90 1 coal-oil stove. 5.00 1 suppository mold 1.75 10 glass syringes.. .80 1 meter tape measure .30 6 test tubes 40 1 urinal. .75 200 vials 4.50 1 wash tub 1.75 1 office desk 30.00 1 prescription scales. 28.50 $1,274. 70 Medical supplies and instruments Specific use not more definitely stated. for hospitals and charities at Ciego de Avila. 10 Esteban Saltor Manuel Ribacoba 20 sacks lime 15.00 .do 50 sacks lime 1 empty barrel. $25.00 50 25.50 Barracks and quarters Do. Do. Miro & Otero 1,600 pounds rice 43.20 800 pounds black beans 18.00 330 pounds salt. 2.50 63.70 Charities and hospitals. Do. Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- ant commissary subsist- ence, U.S. V. 2,000 pounds hard bread 110.00 2,988 pounds canned beef 316.55 300 pounds soap 9.75 436.30 13 Alfonso Marquez . 103 pounds nails 6.19 1 sack coal .40 3 rugs. 6.00 12.59 17 A. S. Balbin 1 filter Hemmengeldo Zamera.. Rock and sand 19 | Aquilino Berdesi Sand and stones. 10.00 30.00 Used as rations for destitute Cubans at Ciego de Avila. Barracks and quarters Used for Cuban hospital, Ciego de Avila. Sanitation, on streets of Meron, Cuba. 18.00 | Sanitary purposes, Ciego de Avila. Do. Amount and quality not stated. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 11 5 | Wyckoff, Seamens & Bene- dict. 1 Spanish typewriter $92.25 6 copying ribbons, 100 sheets carbon paper, 2 reams paper 7.75 20 Vincente Perez 3 pounds wire nails 100.00 In office of Capt. Jos. A. Gaston, dis- bursing officer, Eighth Cavalry, U.S. A., Ciego de Avila. Hospitals and charities Specific use not more definitely stated. .24 1 pound glue paper pins - 1 pound hemp. 2 locks. 3 hinges Sandpaper 69 pounds wire 2 pounds hemp. 3 pounds rope .14 .do .05 .do 30 do 50 do Do. Do. Do. Do. 40 do · .20 .do 6. 21 .60 Barracks and quarters .do Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; amount not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. .51 ...do Do. 9.15 3 paint brushes. .90 Charities and hospitals. Do. 4 whitewash brushes. 1.00 .do Do. 241 pounds nails. 1.96 .do Do. 102 pounds wire nails 8.16 .do Do. 7,920 screws.. 1.65 do Do. 2 door locks 1.40 do Do. 6 chain bolts 2.40 do Do. 18 bolts 1 pound hemp. 24 iron rings.. 144 brass screws 2.70 do Do. .30 do Do. • .50 do Do. 1.75 do Do. 144 iron screws .50 .do Do. 13 packages wire nails 1.04 .do Do. 12 pounds linseed oil.. 1.68 .do Sandpaper .30 .do 1 grindstone.. .40 do 3 hinges. 1.50 .do Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 12 screws .03 .do Do. 11 pounds glue 1.54 do Do. 11 pairs hinges 2.20 .do Do. · 6 pairs brass hinges 1.50 do Do. 2 knockers 20 .do Do. 1 bolt. 40 .do Do. 1 lock 60 .do Do. 4 panes glass 3.04 do Do. 12 varas chintz cloth .96 .do Do. 1 empty barrel .40 .do Do. 1 package tacks... .07 .do Do. 6 varas canvas. 5.40 do Do. 8 varas chintz cloth .64 .do Do. 1 duster 1.80 .do Do. 46.92 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 26 Specific use not more definitely stated. E. G. Rathbone, director- 750 envelopes... general department of $4.75 In office of disbursing officer, Ciego de Avila. 24 posts. Triondo & Bros. 1,500 feet lumber $67.10 10,200 feet cedar lumber. 412.00 479. 10 Barracks and quarters 26 Luis Ynigues 1,257 varas lumber, poles 269.00 1,495 varas lumber, beams 74.00 1,000 lumber, hoop poles.. 10.00 18 lumber, poles..... 11.00 364.00 ....do Do. 28 Miro & Otero 1,600 pounds rice 800 pounds beans. 330 pounds salt 43.20 18.00 2.50 63.70 Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- ant commissary subsist- ence, U.S. V. 2,000 pounds hard bread. 110.00 2,988 pounds canned beef 300 soap Used as rations for destitute Cubans at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Do. 316.55 9.75 436.30 do 30 Manuel Ribacoba 75 sacks lime 11 empty barrels 37.50 5.50 1 empty pipe .70 43.70 31 A. S. Balbin. 13 pick handles.. 3.25 Barracks and quarters .do Do. Do. 2 pounds hemp. $0.80 2 whitewash brushes. .60 2 bundles hemp 40 10 buckets 5.00 · 4 hoes 2.00 1 sieve 1.50 1 level. 2.50 .61 2.40 • .60 14 pounds hemp 2 brick trowels 2 brooms. 4 buckets 11 pounds wire nails. 10 barrels cement.. 29 poles. 9 pounds manila rope 10 buckets 18 pieces rope.. 4 barrels cement. 12 pounds manila rope. • 2.00 .88 60.00 116.00 1.80 5.00 3.60 24.00 2.40 232.09 Public works Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 13 Vicente Perez 1 pulley .70 8 pounds rope 1.28 2 pounds wire .16 2.14 Barracks and quarters. Do. 1 steam gauge 10.00 1 pipe, 1 injector 4.50 14.50 do 68 pounds nails. 5.48 50 pounds wire 4.50 9.98 do Do. Do. 1 ball wick .08 1 can mineral oil 2.25 2 curtains 2.90 24 brass rings .25 5.48 Hospitals and charities. Do. 14 pounds red ocher. .12 6 picks 6.00 20 empty sacks 3.00 20 pounds wire nails 1.68 1 saw 6.00 pound hemp.. .20 17.00 Public works Do. 25 pounds wire nails 2.00 2 packages tacks .12 2 packages wire nails .16 1 pound red ocher.. .08 2 pulleys... .45 576 screws 1.20 1 package wire nails .08 40 pounds wire nails. 3.20 8 pairs hinges 2.00 2 packages wire nails. .16 144 screwS .30 8 pairs hinges. .60 7 bolts 1.05 288 screws .60 1 bottle olive oil. .25 5 pounds bar iron .45 2 meters wire screen 1.60 14 pounds linseed oil 1.96 1 brush .30 2 pounds blue paint 1.50 4 sponges .80 1 brass ball .40 Total 19.26 Hospitals and charities. 3,797.06 Do. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A., disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Arsenio Barcena.. Ramon Reyniro Champion & Pascual. Fuente Martinez & C Marcino de la Campo 9,000 feet lumber 1 mold, with letters 2 rubber stamps.. 1 roller and Springfield. 1 basket $0.45 $315.00 8.50 1.10 2, 150.00 mos. Used in connection with survey, Matanzas Harbor, Cuba. For use of office engineers depart- ment, Matanzas, Cuba. Used in connection with the con- struction of roads, Matanzas, Cuba, Used in connection with Casilda roads, Trinidad, Cuba. Used in construction of bridges and public works, San Jose de los Ra- Sole leather .15 ..do 1 hammer handle .15 .do 2 rings.. .05 ..do 6 hammers 3.60 .do 2 bottles mineral oil. .20 do 1 blank book 1.50 ..do 1 spade .65 .do 6 spades 3.75 .do 1 auger .40 .do 25 pounds nails. 1.26 .do 3 pounds paint .75 .do 1 paint brush. .40 do 20 pounds nails. 1.20 ..do 12 spades. 7.50 .do 13 wheelbarrows 39.00 ..do 2 nipples .50 .do 1 brass keg. 2.50 .do 1 pick handle .25 .do 10 pounds nails. .60 do 1 auger.. .40 .do 150 feet lumber. 5.25 do 4 pounds iron nails. .32 ..do 20 pounds nails. 1.20 .do 12 hammers 7.20 do 15 hammer handles 2.25 do 3 pick handles. .75 .do 2 squeezers 1.00 ..do Quantity purchased not specified. Emery paper .10 .do 37 pounds tallow 1.85 ..do 5 pounds iron nails. 150 feet lumber. .40 .do 5.15 .do • · 50 feet lumber. 1.75 .do 20 pounds nails. 1.20 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 15 6 pick handles. 1.50 .do 4 plates. 1.60 do 6 feet hose. 2.70 do · 100 feet lumber. 3.50 do 40 feet lumber 1.40 do 4 pounds nails .24 do 25 sacks coal 34.50 do 105 feet lumber 3.67 .do 106 feet lumber 3.39 do 4 screws and nuts .25 do Wire .10 .do Ocher .15 do 1 pound cambric thread. .25 .do 6 pick handles. 1.50 do 1 pound cambric thread. . 25 do 3 pounds wire nails .24 do 12 pick handles 2.75 .do 98 feet lumber. 3.43 do 1 sprinkler 5.00 do 1 brass faucet.. 2.50 do 12 spades 7.50 do 1 auger .40 do 100 feet lumber. 3. 20 .do 3 pounds wire nails .24 .do 1 auger .40 .do Jose Pores & Bandonio. Felipe Aloma Lorenzo Fuentes 2 steel files Fodder 1 pane glass ..do 1.10 do 175.44 Gravel. 15.00 .do .60 .do $7.50 Sanitation 5.00 .do 1.50 14.00 Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. 1 carpet Amezago Garcia & Co 2 tons coal. Krajewski-Pesant Co. Manuel Caldenio. Enrique Marcet Clemente Valdez. Mareans de la Campo 4 pounds nails.. 1 Studebaker sprinkler. 13.50 335.00 For use in office of engineers' de- partment, Matanzas, Cuba. For use in steam roller repairing roads and sanitation, Matanzas, Cuba. For use in sanitation and repairing roads, Matanzas and Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 39 cars stone. 2,500 bricks. 323.21 38.99 For use in sanitation and repairing roads, Matanzas, Cuba. 4 zinc garbage cans. 10.00 For use in reconstructing fire depart- ment building, Matanzas, Cuba. Sanitation 1 brush. $0.50 14 pounds old steel. 2.50 .32 Paper .50 Wicks 10 Vila & Martinez. 45 sacks lime 3.92 22.50 ..do Quantity purchased not specified. 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A., disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Julian Garcia. Modesto Flores. 1 new cart shaft. 5 pounds tallow $3.00 $0.50 1 piece rope 4 pieces lumber. .10 3.00 3.60 Sanitation Laureano Martinez. Paulino Soles. 30 sacks lime 15.00 .do 1 writing pad... $0.70 24 packages foolscap paper. 1.00 250 blank forms 4.00 6 check books 6.00 50 blank forms 1.50 500 blank forms 3.00 6 time books. 1 time book 1.20 1.25 50 blank forms 2.50 1 order book.. 2.25 1 small order book 1.00 Printing 50 sheet heads 75 1 ink eraser. 2 sheets cartoon bottle blue ink 1 bottle red ink. .30 1 memorandum book. .25 .20 40 30 1 cup with sponge. .70 2 packages pins .40 500 blank forms 4.00 1 box envelopes 1.50 Printing 250 sheet heads .75 2 boxes envelopes 3.00 250 blank forms 4.00 2 sheets blotters .16 41.11 Stationery for use in office of engi- neer, Matanzas, Cuba. T. Bea & Co. 16 tons coal. 104.00 4 bolts and nuts .40 12 eye screws .20 1 pulley .20 40 feet rope .25 1 galvanized padlock 1.00 12 pounds nails. .60 8922388 106.65 For use steam roller repairing roads, and sanitation, Matanzas, Cuba. Arana & Ortezia. 12 pounds linen cord 2.50 12 shovels 6.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 17 11164-x x -2 Frank Cole A. Carreno Bros T. Bea & Co 33 rock picks 33.00 84 pick handles. 21.00 36 sledge handles. 6.00 2 kegs spikes. 8.00 12 sledges. 12.69 89.69 1 lubricator. 2.00 For use in sanitation and repairing of roads, Matanzas, Cuba. Installed on roller crusher used for road repair, Matanzas, Cuba. 200 blank forms 2.00 1 pound lead For use in office of the engineer de- partment, Matanzas, Cuba. 4 brass bolts $1.84 3.60 25 feet twine .25 1 elbow 1 nipple 1 coupling 1 elbow .25 25 1 iron pipe.. 2.60 .40 .25 9.44 Used in connection public works and harbor survey, Matanzas, Cuba. T. Bea & Co 15 pounds union flanges. 1.50 10 pounds rubber packing. 1.80 3 feet Manhattan packing. .60 2 air cocks.. 1.00 1 nipple .10 172 pounds iron pipe 10.32 15.32 ...do Adriano Apolinari 1 iron manhole 1 iron pen rubber. 10.00 4.85 3,900 feet blasting fuse. Jose Zabalu Manuela Caldwin Juan Milican. Galindez & Aldrama 76 cars stone.. 6 carloads lime 2,230 feet lumber 14 pieces lumber. Total 14.85 Used in connection with sewer and sanitation, Matanzas, Cuba. 19.50 629.85 11.56 Used for blasting in repairing roads, Matanzas, Cuba. For use of sanitation and repairing roads, Matanzas, Cuba. Used in the reconstructing of fire de- partment building, Matanzas, Cuba. $60.71 2.44 63. 15 .do 4, 453. 48 18 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, account division of Cuba.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar 1 E. G. Rathbone. 2,500 official envelopes $15.63 Municipalities. J. J. Warren 1,000 tubes vaccine 3 The Journal Printing Co 55,300 blank forms. Gomez O'Brien Co. 4163 dozen axes. 2,687.50 50.00 342.00 Used in vaccinating civilian popula- tion at Tunas de Zaza, Cuba. For use in office of superintendent of schools, Habana, Cuba. Used for distribution to poor Cubans. | Disposed of by E. G. Rathbone, direc- tor-general of posts. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyth, sur- geon, U. S. A., Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- intendent of schools for Cuba, Ha- bana. Disposed of by E. C. Brooks, first lieutenant, Sixth Cavalry, A. D. C., Habana. 5 Rambla & Bonza 26,000 blank forms. 101 check books 15,200 envelopes 6 reams paper 1 rubber stamp $815.68 183.00 91.00 43.00 .90 1, 133.58 Urguiola Diaz & Co. W. B. Moses & Sons 175 plows 835.23 For use in office of superintendent schools, Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- intendent of schools of Cuba, Ha- bana, Cuba. For gratuitous distribution to poor Disposed of by E. C. Brooks, first lieu- Cuban farmers. tenant, Sixth U. S. Cavalry, A. D. C., Habana. 60 S. and S. oak chairs. $315.00 12 oak typewriter chairs. 58.80 6 mahogany chairs 72.00 24 oak tables. 333.60 4 oak typewriter desks 85.00 864.40 Rural guard and administration 1900. Blum Bros. Prieto & Co. 6 Segundo Garcia Tunon. J. Borbolla 12 china cuspidors.. 184 plows 7 floor carpets 117.00 Rural guard and administration 10 screens. 6 rocking chairs. $105.50 31.00 11.10 1,288.00 ..do Disposed of by Tasker H. Bliss, major subsistence department, collector of Specific customs for Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. For gratuitous distribution to poor Disposed of by E. C. Brooks, first lieu- Cubans. tenant, Sixth Cavalry, A. D. C., Habana. Disposed of by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk. Specific use not more definitely stated. 13 chairs.. 48.75 1 sofa. 14.50 1 bookcase 28.50 228. 25 For use in offices of superintendent of schools and judiciary commis- sary, Habana. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Richards, A. G., U. S. Volunteers, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 19 Prieto & Alonso Fernandez & Bro. 141 plows.. 4 washstands 4 chambers 4.00 78.20 14 M. R. Thorp 12 iron cuspidors $74.20 898.10 For gratuitous distribution to poor Disposed of by E. C. Brooks, first lieu- Cubans. tenant, Sixth Cavalry, A. D. C., Habana. For use in palace of military gover- | Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- nor of Cuba. ards, A. G., U. S. Volunteers, Ha- bana. 3.69 1 varnish brush .04 2 fitch brushes.. .13 2 toilet brushes. 2.73 1 ice hatchet 36 towels 3 combs .38 7.80 .42 6 whisk brooms 1.00 3 soap dishes .13 120 cakes soap 11.46 36 boxes roach paste 4.80 • 75 pounds wire nails 2.00 34.58 For use of Cuban census. 432 bottles ink. 108.00 74 reams office paper 71.72 6 reams blotting paper 64.80 12 reams typewriter paper. 17.64 24 paper folders 5.30 1,728 lead pencils. 52.71 432 red and blue lead pencils. 14.40 12 gross Falcon pens. 4. 17 288 penholders 15.36 12 pounds sealing wax 2.76 · 12 sponge cups. .39 3 pounds sponges. 96 bottles paste. 4. 17 27.00 388.42 For use in office of custom-house, Ha- | Disposed of by Tasker H. Bliss, major bana, Cuba. subsistence department, collector of customs for Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. 17, 640. 16 ..do ..do For use in the palace of the governor- general of Cuba. For use in the schools of Cuba Do. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, A. G., U. S. Vols., Habana. Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- intendent of schools for Cuba, Habana. 4 water coolers 48.38 24 whisk brooms. 4.00 72 towels 15.60 36 chamois skins 16. 20 24 typewriter brushes 1.70 12 copyholders 19.20 12 pints glue. 3.29 30 gross matches. 16.50 24 oil cans.. 2.90 144 bottles typewriter oil 14.40 142. 17 8 floor carpets 4 commodes 20.70 50.90 150,462 writing pads Segundo Garcia Timon. 15 Rodriguez & Reymonde. Champion & Pascual.. 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, account division of Cuba.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. 1900. Mar. 17 Planiol & Cagiga. M. Viar 20,000 feet lumber $700.00 Supplied to the school supplies ware- house, Habana, Cuba. 7 barrels iron nails $28.50 66 packages wire nails 4.62 3 steel punches.. 1.20 1 pair typewriter snips 1.50 1 monkey wrench 1.00 36 bundles iron hoops 33.84 70.66 .do Vda. de Brana. 4 mattresses 63.60 1 mosquito net 10.60 Spanish gold 74.20 Reduced to U. S. currency 67.45 Sussdorff Zaldo & Co 8,004 bottles ink 149,568 copy books. $5,384. 45 2, 320.00 7,701. 45 D. A. Tower. Silver, Burdett & Co. 300,000 lead pencils. 4,500.00 .do For use in the palace of the governor- general of Cuba. Used in connection with public instruction, island of Cuba. Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- intendent of schools for Cuba, Habana. Do. 30,000 books, first readers $7,500.00 10,000 books, second readers. 3,000.00 15,000 books, Spanish language lessons 4,800.00 15, 300.00 ..do 19 American Book Co Ginn & Co. Plant Steamship Line 62 tons coal. 43,580 schoolbooks. 12, 147.68 .do 55,000 schoolbooks. 15, 300.00 325.50 2 pounds steel .10 ..do Do. Do. Do. For use on U. S. Quartermaster's De- Disposed of by Lieut. Col. C. F. Hum- partment tug Reno. Used in connection with supplies furnished in the repair and prep- aration for towing of one pontoon to the dredging machinery of San- tiago de Cuba, Cuba. phrey, deputy quartermaster-gen- eral, U. S. A. Do. 800 pounds ice. $2.10 137 pounds fresh beef. 17.13 6 pounds peas .75 8 dozen eggs.. 3.00 3 baskets tomatoes .90 1 crate beets... 1.25 .30 2.00 : 12 lemons ... 20 cabbages PERSONAL PROPERTY. 21 5 pounds pearl barley .30 1 pound yeast 05 4 pounds yellow metal 90 2 quarts oysters. 80 2 pounds mixed nuts.. 40 2 pounds pilot bread 2.15 1 can thyme.. .15 1 can sage .15 32.63 .do Do. 96 pounds iron. 3.36 8 pounds tank steel .40 2 pounds white lead. .20 3 pounds rivets .24 2 gallons bottom paint 11.25 10 pounds bronze.. 4.50 19.95 .do Do. 2,200 feet lumber 33.00 65 pounds spikes 62 pounds bolts. 3.58 3.10 6 pounds washers .54 40.22 do Do. 8,000 gallons water 8.00 do Do. 4,500 gallons water 22.50 .do Do. 20 James McCutchion & Co. 6 trays. $5.20 288 napkins. 245. 10 22 table cloths. 660.75 2 lace cloths. 16.25 1 cleaning set 1.99 10 yards damask 50.63 979.92 Less 6 per cent 58.80 921.12 For use in the palace of the military Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- governor of Cuba. ards, adjutant-general, U. S. Vols., Habana. Disposed of by Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, U. S. Vols. For use in office of the secretary of Disposed of by Luis Estevez y Romero, justice, Habana, Cuba. secretary of justice for the island of Cuba. Do. Mendivil & Hermano 18 cushions 6 bed quilts. 22 Benito Alvarez & Co 1 iron table. 25.20 21.00 46.20 ..do 7.00 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 Remington typewriter. $112.00 1 chair. 7.00 119.00.0 1 typewriter desk 15.00 12 rubber erasers 1.20 2 typewriter ribbons. 2.00 1 Remington typewriter. 112.00 1 office chair. 8.00 12 paper fasteners 2.00 140.20 Do. 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, account division of Cuba.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Paid. Mar. 22 P. P. Elijalde & Co 4 office desks 2 office tables. $140.00 32.00 172,00 Discount, 10 per cent 17.20 $154.80 1 revolving chair. 9.00 .do For use in office of the Secretary of Disposed of by Luis Estevez y Romero, justice, Habana, Cuba. secretary of justice for the island of Cuba. Do. M. Pulido 3 portfolios $10.00 6 inkstands. 6.50 6 waste baskets. 7.50 5 rugs. 5.80 18 sheets blotting paper 1.80 12 pin racks 3.00 3 boxes pens. 2.25 2 blank forms 1.00 Amount of bill. 37.85 Less error in payment. 1.00 36.85 do 23 | Segundo Garcia Tunou Fernandez & Bro. J. Bosbolla Garcia, Cernuda & Co. J. Bobolla. 1 carpet 9.72 ...do 6 cuspidors 9.63 .do 2 desks 27.30 ..do 18 cuspidors 9.63 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 4 rocking chairs. $23.25 18 chairs. 55.00 2 sofas 25.50 4 small tables. 35.60 Rodriguez & Bro 1 hatrack. 13 revolving chairs. 1 walnut chair 6 chairs, 4 rocking chairs, 1 sofa. 18.00 157.35 For use in palace of military governor of Cuba. 30 rattan chairs. 50.32 91.86 11.66 126. 10 2 racks 2 desks 2 bookcases. · 1 screen 1.50 145.50 67.90 31.00 1 table. 1 wardrobe 2 panes glass 5.00 12.00 1.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 23 544.34 Less discount, 2 per cent. 10.88 533.46 For use in the office of the secretary of justice, Habana, Cuba. Do. Pardo & Gomez. 10 metal bolts.. .70 2 varas chains .30 2 iron buckets 1.50 3 brushes 3.50 4 dusters. 5.50 1 iron pitcher. 1.50 4 sponges 1.00 Leon Cartazar 26 iron beds 14.00 91.00 24 Prieto & Co. 2,800 machetes. 1, 744. 17 7,200 machetes. 26 Rambla & Bonza 10,000 books, manuals. 4, 485.00 1,454.66 Manuel Valdes Rodriguez.. 4,000 schoolbooks. 600.00 M. Ruis & Co 1 ink pad 9 rubber stamps $1.00 7.20 28 Domingo Balbi 2,006 feet lumber 82.24 1,224 feet lumber 100 feet molding. $55.44 2.00 30 Commander U. S. N. Hydro- | grapher. The Journal Printing Co... 15 Luiz Gay 12,000 blank forms. Stationery and typewriting material. 27 charts. 57.44 10.90 300 blank forms 14 George H. Finley 23 Carlos Roloff 12 wooden rulers $0.50 1 brush .10 .do 1 bottle mucilage. .75 .do 1 rubber seal 1.00 .do 1 set rubber type 100 postal cards. 4.50 ...do 1.00 .do Packing paper. .15 do 8.00 Total 93, 860.98 ..do Do. For use in military hospital No. 1, Disposed of by W. F. Carter, surgeon, Habana, Cuba. For distribution to poor Cubans. .do Disposed of by First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Sixth U. S. Cavalry, A. D. C. Do. For distribution to school-teachers | Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- of the island of Cuba. Used in connection with public in- struction, island of Cuba. 8.20 Supplied to schools supplies ware- house, Habana, Cuba. 8.00 49.75 1.30 Furnished to medical supply depot, Habana, Cuba. ..do For use in office of chief engineer, Division of Cuba. For use in office of headquarters, Division of Cuba. For use in the Department of Matan- zas and Santa Clara, Cuba. Used in connection with census of the island of Cuba. .do intendent of schools for Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. C. F. Hum- phrey, deputy quartermaster-gen- eral, U. S. A. Do. Disposed of by Maj. W. M. Black, En- gineer Corps, U. S. Vols. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, adjutant-general, U. S. Vols. Disposed of by Maj. E. H.J. Greble, assistant adjutant-general, U.S.Vols. Quantity purchased not specified; dis- posed of by Geo. H. Finlay. Disposed of by Carlos Roloff. Do. U.S. A. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Carlos Roloff; quantity purchased not stated. 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Hobson & Co 3 dump carts $114.00 For use of the department of sanita- tion. 2 J. M. Echemendia 1 blank book $1.50 1 box rubber bands. .30 1 bottle carmine writing ink .25 Spanish gold 2.05 U. S. currency 1.85 For use at the office of the command- ing officer at Sagua Barracks. 3 Jose Lopez Visieda 6 machetes Less exchange. $5.50 .55 U. S. currency 4.95 For use of the department of streets.. 1 grinding stone. $3.50 Less exchange. .35 U.S. currency 3. 15 ...do 36 machetes $44.55 24 hoes 8.64 24 axes 25.20 78.39 For use at the agricultural colony at Sagua la Grande. Pujadas & Enriquez.. 48 machetes 62.00 60 hoes 22.80 24 axes 27.00 111.80 .do Ricardo Suri 6 | Gabriel Garcia. 24 sacks quicklime 24.00 9 cubic meters broken stone. 7.65 18 cubic meters broken stone. 31.65 15.30 For use at the department of streets.. For street department at Sagua, to use on city streets. Muino, Gonzalez & Co. 24 hoes 6 machetes $7.40 7.37 14. 77 For use at the agricultural colony at Sagua la Grande. Valentine Arenas 20 sacks quicklime 24.00 For disinfecting civil hospital at Sagua la Grande. .do 24.00 For disinfecting purposes at Santo Domingo. David Bastian. Ramon Noriega · Aurelio Puig 950 pounds fresh beef Bread 133.00 76.00 For orphan asylum at Santo Domingo. ..do Quantity purchased not specified. 1,368 pounds rice $54.72 .do 2 cans kerosene oil 3.75 .do 125 pounds salt 1.75 do Date. 12 1900. Mar. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 25 Do. Assorted spices 7.60 do 114 pounds lard 11.40 .do 467 pounds black beans 18.70 .do 125 pounds soap 7.50 .do 114 pounds coffee. 22.80 .do 228 pounds sugar 9.12 .do Pedro Leon. Valentine Arenas Garcia & Co Kindling wood.. 1 mule. 25 sacks quicklime 15.20 ..do 152.54 150.00 For the street department at Santo Domingo. 30.00 For disinfecting civil hospital at Sagua la Grande. 13 Do. For the civil hospital "Pocurrull at Sagua la Grande. 975 pounds rice. $29.73 50 pounds white sugar 2.25 311 pounds brown sugar. 10.50 1 empty sack .50 50 pounds starch 4.00 1 cans oil. 3.85 4 strings garlic 2.00 25 pounds onions .75 100 pounds Hacienda coffee 18.00 75 pounds white beans 4.50 50 pounds black beans 1.44 5 boxes vermicelli. 7.50 1 box soap. 4.00 2 boxes kerosene oil 7.00 4 barrels potatoes.. 15.00 1 sack salt 50 pounds bacon pipe wine. Spanish gold 2.00 5.00 ► 18.00 136.02 U. S. currency 124.20 906 pounds rice. $29.45 50 pounds white sugar 2.50 319 pounds brown sugar. 11.16 1 cans olive oil. 4.00 5 strings garlic.. 2.50 50 pounds onions 1.50 1 sack Hacienda coffee 28.50 150 pounds red beans. 9.75 201 pounds Spanish beans. 12.06 6 boxes vermicelli. 9.00 1 box soap. 4.50 3 boxes kerosene oil. 12.00 4 barrels potatoes 16.00 60 pounds bacon. 6.60 25 pounds jerked beef. 3.25 12 packages candles. 1.50 3 empty sacks .30 Manuel Perez Lopez 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Class and quantity purchased not specified. Manuel Perez Lopez Spanish gold $154.57 United States currency $141.43 For the civil hospital "Pocurrull ” at Sague la Grande. 621 feet lumber. $19.45 75 yards lumber 2.25 Spanish gold.. 21.70 U. S. currency 19.73 ..do Felipe Espaza Medicines $74.12 ..do 5 pounds yellow vaseline. 2.50 .do Spanish gold 76.62 U. S. currency 69.66 Leonardo Rodriguez Jose Lopez Visieda 5 horseloads charcoal. $15.95 U. S. currency 14.50 ..do 24 crystal lamp globes. 6.30 6 packages tacks 60 • 6 patent locks 3.60 12 staples for locks 1.20 Spanish gold 11.70 U. S. currency 10.64.....do A. Caravallo & Bro. 620 pounds fresh beef 310 pounds bones. $124.00 21.70 Morow & Bugallo Juan Gomez Santos Delgado... Francisco Calvet Robato & Beguiristaw. Trifon Urruela Spanish gold U. S. currency 62 pints milk U. S. currency 60 pints milk U. S. currency 2 boxes soap. U. S. currency 310 pints milk 145.70 111.26....do $37.20 28.40 ..do $36.00 27.49 .do $8.15 7.40 .do $156.24 U.S. currency 142.03 .do 2,268 pounds bread $158.76 U.S. currency 144. 32 .do 23 sheets galvanized iron. $6.90 U.S. currency 5.26.....do 2 demijohns alcohol. $6.00 U.S.currency 5.45 .do 60 spools thread $5.80 1 bottle machine oil. .10 Date. 1900. Mar. 13 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 27 3 yards blanket .60 Spanish gold 6.50 U. S. currency 5.91 Carles & Co 2 push carts 47.70 14 Alvare & Co 6 steel shovels $5.70 6 brooms 2.40 8.10 4.74 ..do For use of street department of Santo Domingo. .do For sweeping streets, Ysabela de Sagua. For repairs of civil hospital, Sagua la Grande. For use of superintendent of con- struction at civil hospital, Sagua la Grande. 20 Valentine Arenas 140 feet lumber. 1 bottle black writing ink. $0.20 1 bottle red writing ink 25 2 wooden letter files. 80 6 lead pencils 25 1 pad writing paper 17 50 sheets writing paper. 40 1 package pins 05 1 wooden ruler .45 2.57 22 Arronte & Bro. 1 screw-driver .45 1 Tiger padlock. .50 2 staples .05 4 shovels. 2.80 2 picks, with handles. 3.50 165 pounds iron pipe. 10.31 5 tees 60 4 bushings. 60 10 washers. 30 2 plugs... 30 5 pounds nails. .25 60 screens, with nuts. 1.16 1 globe valve 1.00 10 pounds putty 1.00 24 Valentine Arenas 20 Iglesias, Ribas & Co M. Sauturana. Sebastian Ferrer. A. Darna Sebastian Ferrer 5 sacks quicklime 1,252 feet lumber 50 roofing files 1,500 roofing tiles 50 pounds nails. 12 pairs hinges 200 screws 100 feet lumber 3,000 bricks 5 pieces lumber 22.82 For repairs on civil hospital at Sagua 6.00 32.90 la Grande. For disinfecting civil hospital, Sagua la Grande. For constructing civil hospital at Corralillo. .do .80 30.00 do 9.00 .do 30.00 .do 4.00 do 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Labor included in amount of bill. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 20 Luis Brito Yglesais & Diaz.. Loreto Guirola Andres de Pina. Bernabe Vazquez. Yglesias & Diaz. 50 sacks quicklime 1,000 feet lumber 1 piece lumber.. 18 bunk singus 20 loads "coco" dirt. 750 feet lumber.. 1 barrel cement $40.00 For constructing civil hospital at Corralillo. 30.60 .do 1.50 ..do 25.00 .do 20.00 .do $25.50 .do • 5.00 do Spanish gold 30.50 Less 10 per cent 3.05 F. del Rio United States currency. 3 horse loads charcoal. 27.45 8.78 Santos Delgado.. Manuel Perez Lopez 1,120 loaves bread 8.63 For the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande. ..do 465 pounds rice.. $15.12 323 pounds brown sugar. 12.11 47 pounds starch 3.37 3 boxes bluing. .30 1 empty sack .50 18 brooms..... 1 box soap... .75 5.00 115 pounds lard. 12.65 458 pounds rice. 14.88 680 pounds rice. 22.10 47 pounds hacienda coffee. 6.75 47 pounds starch. 3.38 1 pair crystal tumblers 1.50 1 crystal bottle .75 1 enameled coffee pot 1.00 1 box vermicelli 1.50 2 strings garlic 1.50 47 pounds hacienda coffee. 6.75 1 can kerosene oil 2.00 - 2 boxes bluing. .20 47 pounds starch. 3.37 125 pounds jerked beef 16.25 1 tin plate .20 1 empty sack .10 455 pounds rice. 14.78 12 brooms .40 1 box soap.. 4.50 115 pounds lard. 12.65 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 29 Labrador & Pino For the orphan asylum at Sugua la Grande. .do Quantity and class purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. 452 pounds rice 14.75 47 pounds hacienda coffee. 6.75 1 sack salt 2.50 1 can kerosene oil. 2.00 6 cans cocoa 1.20 404 pounds rice 14.75 47 pounds starch 3.37 12 brooms. .50 18 sponges.. .75 461 pounds rice. 14.98 Spanish gold 225.91 United States currency 209.14 Tubes $51.40 3 iron bars. 9.00 Spanish gold 60.40 United States currency. 55.41 1 ounce worsted yarn $0.15 16 yards Prussia mahon cloth 4.80 24 spools thread 2.10 1 box sewing needles. 30 15 machine needles 35 10 yards cotton cloth. .80 1 bottle machine oil. 144 buttons 10 .50 Spanish gold 9.10 United States currency 57 pairs shoes (assorted). United States currency. 7.01 ...do $51.46 39.66 do 2 bars sealing wax... 1 ream writing paper. 100 commercial envelopes 1 sheet blotting paper 1 box clips. 12 notebooks. 1 rubber ruler 1 large box wafers. 1 copy book. 2 index books Spanish gold. United States currency 1,218 pounds fresh beef 3 boxes tomatoes 100 pounds sweet potatoes Spanish gold $0.20 3.25 50 • .10 .50 .60 .50 1.25 50 .40 7.80 7.16 · .do 181.44 .do $0.90 1.40 2.30 Luis Vega & Co. J. M. Echemandia A. Caraballo & Bro 28 Rafael Agusti 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Rafael Agusti . United States currency. $1.77 For the civil hospital at Sagua la Grande. 4 French padlocks.. $2.40 4 pair staples .20 144 cotton wicks. 3 funnels 12 common padlocks 3 rat traps 1.80 1.10 4.80 7.00 Spanish gold.. United States currency. 17.30 15.87 ....do 28 Fernando Rios 19 horse loads charcoal. 14 horse loads kindling wood. $60.61 8.26 Spanish gold 68.87 United States currency 63.18 ...do A. Caraballo & Bro 1,933 pounds fresh beef 560 pounds fresh bones $286. 15 33.60 Manuel Perez Lopez.. United States currency. 462 pounds lard 319.75 .do $46.20 910 pounds rice. 29.57 315 pounds white sugar 14. 17 14 cans olive oil 4.00 5 strings garlic 3.12 50 pounds onions 1.50 150 pounds hacianda coffee 27.00 250 pounds black beans 7.50 160 pounds white beans 9.60 2 boxes soap.. 9.00 3 boxes kerosene oil. 12.00 715 pounds potatoes 17.37 60 pounds bacon 6.60 25 pounds jerked beef. 3.00 12 pounds candies 1.30 1 sack salt 3.00 6 boxes vermicelli. 9.00 341 pounds brown sugar. 11.94 1 empty sack .50 2 demijohns Navarro wine. 8.00 1 demijohn Jerez wine 4.00 1 empty demijohn .90 Spanish gold 230.27 Date. 1900. Mar. 28 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 31 · Class purchased not specified. do Class and quantity purchased not specified; labor included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not specified; labor included in amount of bill. U.S. currency 212.54 .do Garcia & Co 600 pounds rice $18.65 100 pounds hacianda coffee. 17.50 4 boxes vermicelli 6.00 1 can olive oil 2.80 500 pounds potatoes 15. 62 4 strings garlic 16 pounds onions. 2 boxes soap. 12 pounds starch 2 boxes kerosene oil. 26 pounds bacon. 100 pounds codfish. 100 pounds Spanish beans 1.75 .48 8.75 1.08 7.00 2.83 10.50 8.25 2 demijohns vinegar 3.00 4 ounces saffron 4.00 2 demijohns Navarro wine 8.00 • Francisco Stacholi 12 brooms.. Spanish gold U.S. currency 6 lamps. 1 hanging lamp. 5.00 121.21 111.80 $1.50 ..do .do 5.00 Spanish gold 6.50 U.S. currency 5.96 Panes glass 9.72 do 17 yards eave troughs $11.90 2 closet elbows 2.75 Pipe. 3.00 .do .do Spanish gold 17.65 U.S. currency 16. 19 Robato y Beguinstain 2 demijohns alcohol.. $6.00 2 demijhons Mistela wine. 4.00 Spanish gold 10.00 U.S. currency 9.17 .do Andres Velazco.. Joaquin Barrios Santos Delgado... 16 pints milk .do 7.34 do 7.34 ..do 1,790 pounds bread Spanish gold $125.30 125.30 U. S. currency 114.95 .do Ricardo M. Cartaya 1 ream writing paper. $4.75 1 liter black writing ink. 1.40 2 sheets blotting paper .20 32 PERSONAL PROPERTY Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Ricardo M. Cartaya 1 blank book $1.25 Spanish silver 7.60 Spanish gold, $6.38; U. S. currency • $5.85 Juan Gomez. Felipe Esparza 280 pints milk 4 liters Guatemala balsam.. 2 ounces Guayacol carbonate. 2 ounces tannic acid 2 ounces nitrate silver. 2 ounces tannic acid 128.44 For the civil hospital at Sagua la Grande. .do $4.80 3.00 1.90 .60 1.90 2 ounces iron salts.. 3.60 2 ounces bromide soda .50 1 pound venetian turpentine.. .50 6 thermometers.. 6.00 1 pound bisulphate of quinine 14.40 1 ounce pepsin 40 1 pound wheat starch .40 1 gram sulphate of strychnine .25 4 pounds silicate of osmium 3.60 1 ream wrapping paper 75 72 empty wooden boxes .75 3 pounds gum arabic... 2.25 2 ounces Guayacol carbonate 3.00 3 pounds glycerin 2.10 1 ounce crystallized terebine .60 3 ounces tannic acid 2.85 1 pound ipecac roots 5.50 6 pounds absorbent cotton 4.20 pound iodoform 4.50 - 2 ounces aristol... 7.20 pound citrate of iron .90 2 ounces salts of iron 3.60 4 pounds silicate of osmium. 3.60 2 ounces ergotine. 4. 20 2 bottles chlorohydric acid 4.50 50 pounds chlorate of lime 6.00 1 pound iodide of potash pound benzoic acid. 5.10 2.20 1 pound hypophosphate of soda. .30 1 pound napthol-benzo.. 3.00 1 pound deer-horn dust .25 1 liter rob de moras 1.80 Date. 1900. Mar. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 33 .do Used for the street department, Isa- bela de Sagua. Used for the works at civil hospital, Sagua la Grande. Spanish gold 111.00 U. S. currency. Alvare & Co 29 Maribona, Sampedro & Co. 2 wheelbarrows 101.83 6.50 2 Stillson wrenches. $4.00 1 hammer 1.50 1 file. 75 1 compass .40 1 tape (40 feet) 2.25 8.90 28 Francisco Taquechel 10 pounds crystallized carbolic acid. 5.00 1 pound "Virginia" roots. 1.20 2 pounds iodide of potash 7.00 pounds bromide of potash. 2.00 2 pounds lactic acid 2.60 2 pounds chloride of potash .50 4 pounds listerine 4.00 1 pound benzoate of soda 1.00 1 pound mineral creosote 1.00 1 roll waxed oilcloth .69 1 rubber cup .75 1 liter white cod-liver oil 1.60 1 pound althea roots .25 1 pound extract tolu 2.25 1 pound white oxide antimony .85 5 pounds yellow vaseline 1.00 5 pounds sugar of milk. 2.25 12 bottles Scott's emulsion. 9.50 1 pound extract bitter orange. 2.00 1 pound citrate of caffeine 14.40 1 pound permanganate of potash .70 3 ounces tannic acid 2.25 8 ounces protoxide of iron 75 1 pound chloride of potash pastilles .60 pound tioraventia balsam 2.25 1 pound salol. 1.75 1 pound naphtol-benzo. 2.00 60 boxes empty capsules. 5.00 3,000 empty wafers 24 crystal syringes.. 4.50 1.05 24 crystal droppers .80 24 assorted brushes. .60 10 yards iodoform gauze. $5.50 1 pound benzol. .50 2 pounds Adrian's chloroform 2.00 20 pounds water-woven cotton.. 10.00 2 Alpha springes 2.34 1 pound English cotton 1.40 12 catheters 2.50 1 chemist's measure.... .15 12 chemist's rods .40 11164-x x—3 34 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. J. Harris, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. 28 Francisco Taquechel 1 crystal funnel $1.00 1 pound porcelain capsules 4 bottles oxynuel silicitate. 1.10 3.00 Spanish gold 111.98 Discount, Spanish gold.. 5.59 Spanish gold 106.39 U. S. currency $100. 36 Used for the works at civil hospital Sagua la Grande. Total 3,930.95 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Harry O. Willard, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Mayari, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 3 Emelio Delgado 2 drawer pullers. 3 pounds nails $0.20 .30 $0.50 12 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli.. 2 copy books. 5.00 Used in connection with barracks Specific use not more definitely stated. and quarters. 1 ream letter paper. 2.75 6 memorandum pads 1.50 9.25 Used in connection with rural guard and administration. f Total 9.75 [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 1 Elias Alonso 24 eggs $1.20 2 pounds tomatoes.. 10 10 pounds cabbage .70 12 pounds fresh beef. 3.00 36 eggs 1.80 25 pounds potatoes .75 2 pounds cabbage .14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 35 Provisions supplied U. S. S. Fessen- Disposed of under the direction of G. den, Habana. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H. S. 8 pounds bread. .44 2 chickens.. 1.20 $9.33 Cienfuegos Coal Co. H. W. Klittke & Co. 6 pounds red lead 1 copper elbow 1 nipple 1 gallon finishing oil 1 can black carriage paint 3 pounds potash. 2 tons coal. 13.00 $0.72 .55 .50 2.00 • .50 .45 1 can white paint 1.00 72 brass eye-screws 1.00 gallon turpentine 1.00 14 pounds cotton twine .60 1 file. .80 4 eye screws. .05 10 sheets emery paper .20 2 single hinges 20 gallon boiled oil 45 1 box gold paint. .30 1 shank heavy twine. .30 1 gallon machine oil 1.00 1 gallon cocoa oil.. 2.00 2 quires emery paper. .80 2 feather dusters 1.80 2 brooms 1.20 1 pound metal polish. .75 25 pounds cotton waste. 3.25 1 quart boiled oil.. .25 5 pounds soap .30 1 manometer 8.50 1 bushing 10 2 elbows .20 2 couplings .20 6 nipples 60 2 ells .20 3 short nipples .30 2 punches 3.45 2 large screws .10 1 .50 1 ax handle .30 1 pound potash pound shellac 2 brushes .15 30 1 bottle alcohol.. .15 .70 2 gallons raw oil. 2.00 gallon turpentine .50 padlock. .15 pound shellac.. 30 2 bottles alcohol. • 45 36 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 1 H. W. Klittke & Co. 1 gallon raw oil pound glue Articles. Paid. $1.00 .05 2 sheets sandpaper 1 framing chisel 1 file. 05 50 25 1 pound nails. 06 1 maul .60 5 bottles alcohol. .75 4 bottles sperm oil 2.00 1 gallon can 50 2 galvanized buckets 1.20 $48.08 Felix Garcia. 1 small boat T. Bea & Co 2 files. $0.35 2 pounds rubber packing. .40 25 pounds waste cotton... 2.50 50 brass screws .25 2 boxes metal polish 1.00 1 can red paint 2 pints turpentine 1 can paint. 2 feet wire. 183925 Enrique Saez. 4 tons coal (Spanish gold). Disposition and use. 15.00 Used by United States Marine-Hos- pital Service, Cienfuegos, Cuba. For use of officers of United States | Marine-Hospital Service, Matan- zas, Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the di- rection of J. M. Lindsley, acting as- sistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. ‍H. S. 40 20 05 5.40 40.00 36.53 Reduced to United States currency 5 Knight & Wall Co 3 saucepans $0.75 1 milk pan. 15 1 cooking pan 30 1 sifter. 1 milk pan .20 2 quires sandpaper 1 1-inch bit .20 .40 20 gallons illuminating oil 7.00 1 set grindstone fixtures. .20 ,50 Used by United States Marine-Hos- pital Service, Matanzas, Cuba. Used on board U. S. S. Fessenden, Habana. Do. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Specific use not more definitely stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 37 2 gallons asphaltum. 6 files 2.80 6 galvanized thimbles. .30 .60 1 brass anchor light 4. 25 5 pounds gum shellac 2.25 6 galvanized hooks, 6 galvanized thimbles. 1.50 6 anchor shackles 1.35 25 pounds venetian red 2.00 50 pounds manila rope 10.00 - 6 lantern globes .90 17 by 7 foot cistern. 1 duplex feed pump 12 brooms.. 50 pounds waste 3 pairs oar locks 24 sail needles 3 lanterns pound wax 50 yards duck 75.00 90.00 4.00 6.00 2.25 .60 2.25 .30 29.00 1 4-inch Bibb hose. 1.00 5 pounds marline 1.00 1 3-inch plug .15 13-inch reducer .85 266 feet assorted iron pipe 44.31 4 3-inch elbows 2.40 2 reducing tees 1.90 50 pounds orange shellac. 21.00 1 Worthington pump 235.00 552.66 Less 1 light anchor returned in exchange. 3.25 549.41 44.00 6.20 Used by United States Marine-Hos- pital Service, Habana. Used in shore disinfecting plant, Ha- bana. Used for holding maps, Habana, Cuba Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Do. 35 bags coal. $21.00 2 clocks 3.00 2 bottles tar .20 1 pound paint .10 pound hemp. 30 24 forks. 2.50 24 spoons 60 12 tin jugs. .20 12 coffee cups. .50 12 saucers. .50 24 knives 2.50 6 hoes 3.00 12 bags lime 7.20 Dirube & Varela. 4 tons coal. Jose R. Casal. Elias Alonso. 1 map rack 38 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. $114.54 Supplies furnished Mariel quaran- Disposed of under the direction of H. tine station. R. Carter, surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. 1900. Mar. 5 Elias Alonso 1 barrel cement $5.00 6 galvanized stew pans. 25.20 12 iron buckets 7.20 12 locks. 4.80 3 wheelbarrows 13.50 20 grains sulphonal. .75 5 grains Dover's powders .25 5 grains calomel. .10 120 grains oxide zinc. 40 12 towels 3.00 1 jug 2 sponges 1 spool thread 12 buttons 1 boat mart. .20 .30 12 yards linen 1.20 08 .60 1,000 pounds lime 6.00 1.60 2 yards canvas. 1.30 4 yards wire rope 1.00 1 pound metal polish. .06 20 grains veratrum powder. 40 120 pounds bread. 7.80 112 pounds beef. 33.90 5 pounds sugar .50 110 pounds potatoes 7 pounds fettuce. 14 pounds cabbage 25 pounds fish 3.30 75 2.10 2.50 6 pounds radishes .60 19 pounds ham.. 5.05 1 quart vinegar 10 8 pounds tomatoes .80 72 eggs 4.32 1 pound garlic. .10 3 chickens. 3.00 5 pounds onions. 25 1 bunch bananas 50 65.57 6 G. Gonzalez. 1,050 pounds ice 8.40 ..do Used in office United States Marine- Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba, Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 39 A. Soto & Co 8 scythes $14.00 2 sickles .80 do Used by United States Marine-Hos- | Disposed of under the direction of H. pital Service, Habana. R.Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S.; spe- cific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under H. R. Carter and use not definitely stated. 5 scythe stones .75 do Do. 5 rakes 3.75 ..do Do. 4 hoes 2.80 .do Do. 6 brushes 4.50 do Do. 2 shovels. 1.50 .do Do. 1 barrel cement 4.56 .do Do. 1 barrel lime.. 3.75 .do Do. 2 axes 3.00 .do Do. 2 ax handles 50 .do Do. 1 steel hammer. .75 .do Do. 1 wheelbarrow 3.00 do • Do. 1 pitchfork 2.75 ..do Do. 46.41 6 bolts 1 globe valve 2 elbows 1 union coupling. 1 yard rigging leather. 200 pounds white lead. 100 pounds white zinc .22 1.75 .40 .20 2.57 ..do 1.15 Do. ..do Do. $21.00 12.50 10 gallons linseed oil 7.70 10 gallons turpentine. 7.70 10 pounds caustic soda 2.00 24 sheets emery cloth. .72 5 gallons sperm oil 2.00 50 pounds cotton waste. 5.50 1 Stillson wrench. 1.85 10 gallons mineral oil 4.00 12 rubber gaskets.. 3.00 7 pounds rope 1.40 2 pairs oarlocks. 3.50 72.87 Used on board barge Protector and in shore disinfecting plant, Habana. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 50 pounds white lead. 5.25 1 gallon linseed oil .77 1 gallon turpentine.. .77 5 gallons lubricating oil 3.25 2 pounds yellow ocher. .10 7 pounds rope 1.50 11.64 B. Alvarez & Co Mrs. G. H. Haselton 12 rolls toilet paper .90 47 loaves bread 4.70 Used on board steam launch Waldo, Habana. Used in office of United States Marine- Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba. Provisions supplied crew of Pro- chozka, Nuevitas, Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. È. S. 40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. First Lieut. J. M. Morgan, 160 pounds fresh beef. $19.15 Eighth U. S. Cavalry, de- pot commissary. 205 pounds potatoes 40 pounds sugar 15 pounds coffee 12 cans tomatoes.. 13 pounds butter 3 cans ox-tail soup. 3 cans turtle soup. 3 cans peaches. 3 cans pears 5.35 2.05 1.79 .78 · 4.74 · .53 .68 .51 29 2 cans tongue. 1. 13 10 pounds soap .33 3 cakes soap • .24 3 cans lard 1.02 10 pounds prunes. 69 27 pounds ham 3.44 24 cans milk. 2.50 2 pounds tea.. 1.20 12 pounds crackers 2.16 6 cans apples. .53 3 bottles table sauce. .61 6 cans sardines 90 6 cans salmon .52 1,200 pounds ice 9.60 $60.74 J. M. Font. Manuel Garcia C. F. Fischer. 152 pounds fish Material 15.20 13.25 do 1 firearm 3 keys $0.50 2.50 3.00 ..do Tomas Janer & Co 3 empty hogsheads 2 hogsheads water. Provisions supplied crew of Pro- Disposed of under the direction of chozka, Nuevitas, Cuba. Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. Do. Used in repairing launch Prochazka, Quantity and character not stated. Nuevitas, Cuba. Labor included in bill. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Labor in- cluded in bill. Used as water tank on board Pro- Disposed of under the direction of chazka, Nuevitas, Cuba. Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. 9.00 2.75 Used on board Prochazka, Nuevitas, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 41 Capt. Samuel V. Ham, as- sistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 8 blankets 4 pillows $26.24 Used by United States Marine-Hos- | Specific use not more definitely stated. pital Service, Nuevitas, Cuba. .84 4 pillowcases .32 11 mosquito nets 9.13 36.53 ..do A. Arrebola. 500 blank forms 2.50 do Elias Alonso. 42 chickens. $42.00 Do. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone and specific use not definitely stated. 692 pounds fresh meat. 202.35 750 pounds bread. 46.75 50 onions 2.50 105 pounds potatoes 3. 15 83 pounds fish 8.30 27 pounds vegetables.. 2.70 4 cans butter 1.40 360 eggs 20.52 10 pounds lard 1.10 44 pounds ham 2 bunches bananas. 6 pounds tomatoes.. 5 boxes biscuits 10.58 1.00 .30 1.00 63 pounds cabbage 4. 41 36 cans condensed milk 3.96 1 case condensed milk 5.00 10 cans salt meat. 1.20 40 pounds smoked meat. 6.00 25 pounds sugar 1.25 11 pounds ham 2.20 367.67 Barrios & Coecello. 23 tons coal 230.00 Provisions supplied Mariel quaran- tine station. Used on board U. S. S. Dora, Habana.. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H.S. M. Ruiz & Co. 1 ruler $1.00 1 bottle red ink. .60 3 rubber stamps 3.50 5.10 Used in office of United States Marine- Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Solana & Co M. Pulido.. Krajewski-Pesant Co 12 lead pencils. .75 1 bottle black ink 2.25 11,500 blank forms.. 2.00 20.00 ..do Do. Used in connection with disinfection of baggage, Habana, Cuba. Do. 6 pounds waste $0.90 Used in repairing steam launch Waldo Do. 6 sheets sandpaper .12 ..do Do. 100 fire brick. 9.00 ..do Do. barrel fire clay. 1.50 .do Do. 2 elbows. .40 ..do Do. 1 bushing. .20 .do Do. 1 pound galvanized nails. .18 do Do. 7 9 42 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. 9 Krajewski-Pesant Co pound white lead. $0.15 Used in repairing steam launch Disposed of under the direction of Waldo. H. R. Carter, surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. 3 sheets asbestus. 6.30 .do Do. 10 assorted bolts .50 .do Do. 5 pounds asbestus. .40 .do Do. pound packing .25 .do Do. 1 nipple .12 do Do. 4 pounds tin. 2.40 .do Do. 8 feet lumber. .80 do Do. 195 pounds brass. 117.00 do Do. 1 valve 1.00 .do Do. pound brass rods .25 .do Do. i brass plug 30 .do Do. 4 nuts.. .12 .do Do. 2 brass bolts .30 do Do. 2 nuts. .20 .do Do. 1 pound tin. .60 .do Do. pound brass. .20 .do Do. 40 pounds steel 2.40 .do Do. 6 pounds brass castings. 2.40 do Do. 1 pound packing .50 do Do. 1 pound white lead. .10 do Do. 6 screws .12 do Do. 1 iron wheel. 30 .do Do. 1 pound brass 3 nipples 1 tee 40 .do Do. 42 .do Do. 20 .do Do. 1 brass union .75 do Do. 1 nut .10 do Do. 2 elbows .15 do Do. 1 pound copper rod .50 .do Do. 2 pounds sheet copper 1.00 .do Do. 25 feet lumber. 2.00 do Do. 5 pounds nails. .30 do Do. 1 box screws. .35 .do Do. 4 pounds sheet brass. 2.00 .do Do. 1 pound metal nails .90 do Do. 1 file handle.. 08 .do Do. 1 bolt .10 .do Do. 2 split pins .10 do Do. 1 gallon engine oil .45 .do Do. 4 bolts.. 40 .do Do. 4 pounds potash 32 do Do, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 43: Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Quantity not stated. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Do. Bolts; screws .10 do 1 ball lamp wick .10 .do 2 nipples .30 .do 1 union .20 do Do. 4 pounds cotton waste. .60 ..do Do. 6 sheets emery cloth. .18 .do 2 feet hemp packing. Do. .90 ...do 1 file handle. Do. .08 .do Do. $161.99 15 pounds soft steel. 1.20 20 pounds copper rod. 8.00 2 pounds tool steel .30 4 feet lumber. .40 12 pounds brass. 6.00 6 feet lumber. 1.20 12 feet lumber. 2.40 48 sheets sandpaper .96 20 pounds asbestus 3.60 30 gallons engine oil 5 younds asbestus 21.00 .40 18 pound white waste 2.34 5 pounds red putty .50 11 pounds black paint. 2.20 5 gallons diamond oil 2.00 12 pounds water glasses 6.00 1 pound copper nails .60 12 brass screws 25 11 pounds brass.. 4.40 11 pounds soft steel. .88 64.63 Used in repairing U.S. S. Fessenden, Habana, Cuba. Do. 5 pounds nails.. 2.75 17 pounds brass 6.80 1 ball lamp wick .10 3 pounds white lead. .36 14 pounds packing rubber. 1.50 30 bolts'. 1.50 60 nuts .60 3 tubes 2.20 2 nipples .80 2 unions. .60 180 pounds soft steel. 10.80 6 pounds rivets .60 1 cast-iron flange. 40 10 pounds lead pipe • · 1.50 1 globe valve.. 1 tee... 2 unions 2 elbows 1.75 .30 .40 60 44 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, Date. From whom purchased. Articles. 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 9 Krajewski-Pesant Co 2 nipples $0.70 $34.26 Used in repairing barge Protector... Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 4 pounds asbestus .80 7 pounds paint 1.75 pound rivets. .04 8 washers. .16 1 pound packing .75 1 union .28 1 nipple f 3.78 Used in repairing steam launch Gamma, Habana. Do. Jose Castroman 5,600 gallons water 39.20 Used on board barge Protector, Habana. Do. 4,900 gallons water 34.30 Used on board Fessenden, Habana, Do. Cuba. 10 Wells Engineering Co 1 set pipe cutters, complete. $41.67 Used on board steam launch Waldo, Do. Habana. 1 set wrenches 20.00 .do Do. Hoods ..do Stanchions 155.00 ..do Side lights. 216.67 Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by H. R. Carter and quan- tity not stated. Axes. ...do Do. Galvanized pails } ...do ..do Do. Do. 12 A. Solo & Co 2 corn brooms 1.00 2 mops. 1.30 1 canvas bucket. 1.50 13 E. P. McDonough. 2 brass signs. 3.80 35.00 Used by United States Marine-Hospi- tal Service. Used in office of United States Marine- Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by H. R. Carter and spe- cific use not definitely stated. Disposed of by H. R. Carter, surgeon, U.S.M. H.S. J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 3,150 pounds tea. $28.35 157 pounds fresh beef 28.26 312 eggs 10.40 53 pounds fish 6.36 60 pounds sugar 4.20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 45 360 pounds potatoes 9.00 20 pounds tomatoes 1.60 9 pounds liver... 1.62 26 pounds ham 5.20 6 bottles olives 2.70 6 bottles pickles 2.10 44 pounds pork. 13.20 12 cans corn 2.40 6 cans tomatoes .90 6 cans pease 1.50 12 cans sardines .84 6 cans pears 2.40 1 package tapioca .45 2 turkeys 6.00 1 pound mustard .60 3 pounds tea. 2.55 8 pounds coffee. 2.80 3 packages vermicelli .45 15 pounds soap 1.20 9 fowls. 9.00 16 pounds carrots. 2 pounds currants 2 pounds raisins. 1.60 .50 .30 62 pounds mutton 18. 60 6 pounds rice. .30 3 pounds beet root. 24 3 bottles lime juice. 1.50 6 cans apples 1.50 24 cans milk. 3.00 25 pounds onions. 1.00 50 pounds flour. 2.00 3 pounds lump sugar .30 36 cucumbers... 1.80 20 pounds butter 10.00 11 pounds cabbage .88 2 bottles catchup .70 2 cans sirup 30 bottles jam 40 9.00 pound hops. .40 2 bottles pepper .80 8 pounds bacon. 1.60 12 tins"Uneeda" biscuits. 1.20 1 box sweet biscuit. .80 4 pounds codfish .48 1 pumpkin 25 8 pounds table salt .24 61 pounds fresh bread 12 pounds corn. 10 pounds white beans. 1 pound sago 1 can baking powder. 1 pound baking soda 4. 27 .36 .50 25 .45 .15 46 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Provisions supplied U. S. S. Fessen- den, Habana, Cuba. Used by United States Marine-Hos- pital Service, Nuevitas, Cuba. Disposed of by H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Specific use not more definitely stated. Labor included in bill. Do. 1900. Mar. 13 J. G. Gonzales. 10 pounds lard. Capt. S. V. Ham, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 8 bed sheets 8 cans corned beef. 1 gallon vinegar.. 6 cans milk. $1.60 2 pounds fresh beef. .25 1.08 90 2 pounds kidneys.. 2 cans roast beef. 70 60 1 package corn starch 1 bottle lemon extract .15 10 pounds coarse salt .25 .20 3 cans asparagus 1 bottle table sauce. 47 pounds vegetables. 2.10 .60 3.76 1.20 $222.84 1.92 F. C. Fischer Chas. Doeving 2 steel plates; 1 pump wrench. 3.00 do barrel flour $2.75 25 pounds sugar. 1.50 10 pounds corn meal .30 10 pounds beans. 50 5 pounds split pease. 60 6 pounds rice.... 4 pounds barley 40 32 5 packages purina. 50 5 pounds tapioca 50 4 pounds lard 48 2 pounds vermicelli 30 6 pounds meal. 60 10 sacks salt 1.00 2 pounds pepper. .70 pound cloves 15 pound allspice.. .10 pound bay leaves. 05 can thyme.. 30 1 pound red pepper 60 2 pounds curry 50 1 pound capers 50 2 ounces nutmegs 25 6 bottles table sauce. 1.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 47 6 bottles catchup. 1.20 3 pounds mustard .45 32 pounds ham 4.48 10 pounds bacon 1.40 15 pounds tongue 3.30 10 pounds codfish 1.00 1 box salt herring 80 12 cans sardines 1.50 12 cans pease 1.50 12 cans beans. 1.20 6 cans tomatoes .72 6 cans pears 1.25 12 cans peaches 2.75 6 cans plums 1.83 12 pounds crackers 1.50 15 pounds coffee... 4.50 3 pounds tea... 1.50 1 barrel potatoes 1.00 peck onions .30 2 pounds starch .20 25 pounds butter 7.50 20 pounds lard 2.00 2 gallons vinegar; 1 demijohn .75 2 quarts turnips .10 12 carrots. .15 6 heads cabbage. .40 1 can celery soup .05 10 pounds dried apples 1.50 5 quarts sirup; 1 demijohn. .85 3 packages buckwheat .45 72 eggs. 1.80 300 pounds ice .90 2 packages "Gold Dust" powder .50 5 pounds soda .10 15 cakes soap .75 12 cakes toilet soap. - .60 24 rolls toilet paper. 2.40 3 pounds beets .10 2 pounds baking powder 84 6 packages yeast 3 pounds pickles 24 cans soup. 24 cans milk. 2 bottles vanilla. 2 bottles lemon. 60 2 pounds baking soda .40 .90 7.20 2.40 .30 .30 6 cans salmon 1.08 12 loaves bread. 1.20 1 box table salt. .10 144 boxes matches. 1.25 5 pounds cheese 90 5 pounds prunes. 50 48 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 13 Chas. Doeving. W. A. Vollers Articles. 4 packages raisins. pounds currants. $0.50 50 2 packages toothpicks. .20 2 gallons mineral oil 1.00 1 small broom. 15 1 pound citron .20 12 lemons 30 1 bottle extract almond. 15 2 small cheeses. 50 1 peck apples.. 50 4 quarts tomatoes 40 12 cakes yeast .24 12 pounds lamb meat. 1.92 20 pounds sirloin meat 3.00 14 pounds veal meat 2.24 12 pounds pork meat 1.80 20 pounds chickens 5 pounds salt pork. 3.20 .60 Paid. 300 pounds ice. 1.00 49 pounds meat. 6. 13 10 pounds bacon .80 10 pounds corned beef. 1.25 6 heads cabbage. .60 1 bushel potatoes. 1.00 10 pounds coffee. 2.00 2 pounds tea.. 15 pounds sugar 10 pounds butter 6 cans beans. 6 cans pears 6 cans salmon 1.50 90 3.00 .75 .90 1.35 6 cans sardines 75 • 10 pounds codfish 6 packages oatmeal 12 loaves bread 1.05 .75 .60 1 peck apples.. .40 48 eggs 15 gallons gasoline 2 bottles pickles pound cinnamon 80 3.00 50 20 Disposition and use. Remarks. $103.05 Provisions supplied steam launch Half Moon at Brooklyn, N. Y. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H.S. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 49 11164-x X- 4 Provisions supplied steam launch Half Moon at Wilmington, N. C. Do. Used by United States Marine-Hospi- Specific use not more definitely stated. tal Service, Habana. 45.38 Laboratory supplies furnished United | Disposed of under direction of Her- States Marine-Hospital Service, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. man G. Parker, assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. 5 gallons mineral oil .65 10 pounds tripe.... 1.35 36 cakes sapolio 3.00 1 scrub brush.. .25 2 door rugs 1.20 Rand, McNally & Co Queen & Co 3 cans peaches .75 - 350 gallons water. 1.75 38. 18 3 roller maps 18.00 6 dissecting needles $0.42 1 paraffin bath.. 13.75 1 incubator 38.75 2 section sifters. .80 10 hæmatein compound. 3.00 56.72 Discounted 20 per cent 11.34 ..do Used by United States Marine-Hos- pital Service, Habana, Cuba. Used on board steam launch Pro- chazka, Nuevitas, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by H. R. Carter, surgeon, U.S.M. H. S. Disposed of by Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1 steam sterilizer 26.00 1 hot-air sterilizer 15.00 D 2 nests..... 3.10 1 dropping bottle. .25 1 pound glass rods. .50 5 pounds glass tubing 2.50 1 hot-air sterilizer 44.00 91.35 Discounted 25 per cent 22.83 68.52 400 vaccine points 20.00 5. tons coal.. 55.00 1 paint brush. $0.20 .do 3 pounds burnt oil. .90 .do 12 eggs. .60 .do 5 pounds onions 25 .do 6 pounds potatoes .24 do 6 cans mineral oil 1.20 do 5 pounds soap .35 .do 24 eggs 1.20 do 2 cans peaches. .60 .do 2 cakes soap .20 .do 1 pound tea.. .75 do 25 pounds potatoes .90 .do 3 pounds Spanish white. .20 .do National Vaccine Estab- ment. Lomen Janer & Co Jriarte Bros. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. 16 50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 16 Jriarte Bros. bottle linseed oil. $0.13 Used on board steam launch Pro- Disposed of under the direction of chazka, Nuevitas, Cuba. Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. 1 pound cotton .40 10 pounds salt .25 .do ..do Do. can tomatoes .15 .do Do. 6 cans salmon 1.20 ..do Do. 5 gallons mineral oil 2.00 .do Do. 5 pounds lard. .60 do Do. 24 eggs.. 1.20 .do Do. 10 pounds onions. .50 .do Do. 1 coffee grinder .80 ..do Do. 1 large pane glass. 1.50 .do Do. 24 sheets sandpaper .50 .do Do. 36 eggs 1.80 .do Do. 3 wash basins .60 do Do. 6 screws .15 ..do 1 spool thread .40 .do Do. Do. Beeswax .10 .do Nazario Marin. 20 | Dinube & Varela. 220 21 F. Faquechel. 5 yards canvas 1.65 13 yards canvas. 3.90 .do Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S.; amount not stated. Disposed of under the direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. Í. S. Do. 2 brushes .70 .do Do. 36 eggs 1.80 do Do. 10 pounds onions. .50 do Do. 6 cans tomatoes .75 .do Do. 6 cans pears 1.50 ..do Do. 10 pounds lard 1.20 .do Do. 5 pounds waste. .75 ..do Do. 24 sheets sandpaper 1 liter ink 5 pounds cotton waste · 42 .do Do. 1.00 do Do. .75 ..do Do. 1 ball cord. .40 .do Do. $35.19 ..do Do. 2,530 gallons water 40.48 .do Do. 2 tons coal 22.00 Used on board steam launch Waldo, Disposed of under the direction of H. Habana, R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 4 prescriptions. $1.70 1 pound absorbent cotton, .60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 51 22 Used in office of United States Marine- Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba. ..do Do. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. 2 yards iodoform gauze.. 1 pound medicated cotton.. 1.00 .60 12 cakes soap 1.25 5. 15 Geo. Simmonds, chief of di- 1,000 envelopes. vision of stationery,print- ing, and blanks, U. S. M. H.S. 1.49 2 reams paper $2.78 2 boxes fasteners .14 6 erasers 1.00 1 pair shears. .41 3 paper weights. .19 1 inkstand. .10 2 typewriter ribbons. .54 1 wooden ruler 05 1 ivory folder. 67 2 letter clips.. 31 1 bill file. 03 2 adhesive files 68 1 pound pins. 33 1 pound sponges. 1.83 25 sheets carbon paper. .20 9.26 Stationery supplied disbursing offi- cer, United States Marine-Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba. 4 arm rests.. 1.05 1 box packing, .74 3 copying brushes .40 3 letter books. 1.26 2 copying presses. 14.40 2 copying baths. .27 4,000 envelopes 4.89 6 steel erasers 1.00 6 rubber erasers .09 4 adhesive tiles. 1.36 6 bill files. .20 3 quarts copying ink 51 3 quarts writing ink. 34 3 pints red ink 23 4 "Star" inkstands. 4 inkstands. 3 letter clips. 6 small letter clips, 12 bottles mucilage 1 ream legal paper 5 reams paper………. ream blotting paper 12 sheets oiled paper. 6 boxes fasteners 4 ivory folders 6 paper weights 42 52 46 .12 .54 • 1.39 7.79 2.93 .10 .45 2.67 .38 Do. 52 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 22 Articles. Paid. Geo. Simmonds, chief of di- vision of stationery,print- ing, and blanks, U.S. M. H.S. 12 black pencils $0.19 12 blue pencils .17 24 penholders .40 4 penracks. .12 12 red pencils .17 576 steel pens. 1.56 2 pounds pins .65 144 rubber bands 27 144 rubber bands .34 1,152 rubber bands. 1.86 8 assorted rules. .57 4 pair shears.. 2.12 1 pound sponges. 1.82 3 sponge cups .12 10 spools tape 1.38 3 pounds twine. .66 1 pound sealing wax .13 1 packing case. .74 Disposition and use. $57.78 Supplies, stationery, furnished United States Marine-Hospital Service, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. Used on barge Protector, Habana, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant sur- geon, U.S. M. H.S. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Antonio Vela.. 125 feet lumber 5.25 26 J. G. Gonzalez & Co 2,600 pounds ice $23.40 142 pounds fresh beef. 25.56 324 eggs. 9.45 1 dressed turkey 3.00 59 pounds mutton meat 17.70 30 pounds butter.. 15.00 60 pounds sugar · 4.20 8 pounds liver 1.44 72 pounds bread 5.04 4 pounds currants 55 pounds pork meat 13 pounds vegetables 44 pounds fish 23 pounds ham 3 bottles lemon extract. 1 bottle Jamaica ginger 3 bottles olives. 5.28 4.14 .75 · .40 1.00 2.40 16.50 .78 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 53 2 cans cherries. .80 6 cans beans 1.50 1 can sweet crackers. .65 6 cans peas 2.40 10 cans lard. 1.20 3 pounds kidneys. 1.05 1 can baking powder. 1 package tapioca .45 .30 6 cans milk. 1.08 18 cans condensed milk 2.16 6 cans clams. 1.80 5 pounds cabbage 30 1 bottle catsup. 35 5 pounds sugar 25 1 can sirup 20 7 pounds salt 14 pound bicarbonate soda .15 1 pound cream tartar. .60 6 cans corn 1.08 6 cans peaches.. 2.40 360 pounds potatoes 9.00 20 pounds onions 80 12 dressed fowls 12.00 14 pounds tomatoes. 1.12 6 pounds beans .48 10 boxes "Uneeda" biscuit. 1.00 3 bottles lime juice 1.50 4 pounds codfish. .48 1 pumpkin.. 25 gallon vinegar. 25 6 pounds rice .24 21 cucumbers. 1.05 6 pounds ground coffee. 2.10 4 cans asparagus. 2.80 10 pounds cheese 2.50 4 bottles pickles 1.40 3 packages vermicelli .45 10 bottles jam 3.00 6 cans salmon 1.50 6 cans lobsters. 2.40 4 pounds lump sugar .40 2 pounds tea.. 1.70 8 pounds carrots. .80 4 pounds salt pork. .48 40 pounds flour 1.60 8 pounds bacon... 1.60 24 cans sardines 5 bunches lettuce. 10 pounds beans. 6 cans tomatoes 1 pound raisins. • 1.41 } .35 .60 .78 . 15 54 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. 1900. Mar. 26 J. G. Gonzalez & Co 4 pounds tenderloin meat. $1.80 $210.92 Provisions supplied U. S. S. Fessen- Disposed of under the direction of den, Habana. H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1 skein awning rope. .85 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 1 bottle mucilage. 1 gallon varnish... .30 5.00 48 boxes matches. .80 8 pounds metal polish gallon drier 3.60 .60 25 pounds cotton waste.. 3.00 1 gallon turpentine. 1.00 1 pound carmine paint .50 1 iron block 30 30 fathoms rope. .60 14 pounds white zinc. 2.80 4 pounds washing soda. .24 21.34 do Do. 26 pounds soap 1.56 2 cakes Sapolio .30 1 roll toilet paper. .10 1 lamp chimney. .45 6 lamp wicks .15 10 gallons mineral oil 3.00 10 gallons wood alcohol 6.00 11.56 Used on barge Protector, Habana, Cuba. Do. 3,800 pounds ice 34. 20 36 pounds fresh pork 10.80 14 pounds tomatoes.. 1.12 9 dressed fowls 9.00 6 pounds coffee. 2.10 252 eggs. 7.35 45 pounds white sugar. 3. 15 30 pounds flour.. 1.20 5 bottles catsup. 1.75 20 pounds lard. 2.40 6 pounds liver. 1.08 6 cans apples. 1.50 24 cans milk. 2.88 pound ground pepper .25 14 pounds carrots. 1.40 1 smoked tongue. 1.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 3 cans salmon .75 3 cans oysters. .75 2 bunches radishes 16 4 cans corned beef .80 7 cans pears 2.80 2 bottles olives 1.60 2 cans tomatoes .26 1 pound sago 3 cans peaches. 18 pounds codfish .25 1.20 2.16 gallon vinegar.. .25 3 cans sardines. .18 6 cucumbers. .30 98 pounds roast beef. 17.64 4 pounds rice. .16 62 pounds fresh bread. 4.34 2 pounds currants.. .50 9 cans lobsters.. 3.60 6 pounds sugar. .60 2 bottles lime juice. 1.00 2 pounds tea. 1.70 11 bottles jam 3.30 31 pounds fish. 3.72 36 pounds mutton meat 10.80 4 cans pease 1.00 1 dressed turkey 3.00 1 pound tapioca .30 2 pounds cornstarch. .24 18 pounds butter 9.00 4 pounds cheese 1.00 240 pounds potatoes 6.00 9 bunches lettuce. .72 12 pounds bacon.. 2.40 14 pounds onions. .56 19 pounds cabbage 1.14 1 pound kidneys .35 1 package vermicelli .15 6 boxes "Uneeda" biscuits .60 9 cans corn 1.62 1 bottle vanilla. .25 1 pound root beer • 08 32 pounds ham 4 pounds salt 1 bottle sauce. 2 cans sirup. 3 bottles pickles pound baking powder 8 pounds white beans 4 pounds salt pork. 5.76 .12 .60 .40 1.05 .45 .48 .48 178.00 Provisions supplied U. S. S. Fessen- den, Habana, Cuba. Do. L 56 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. 1900. Mar. 26 J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 10 gallons mineral oil $3.00 1 box toothpicks. .10 1 lamp shade .75 10 pounds yellow soap .60 1 funnel .10 6 cans metal polish. 2.70 48 boxes matches. .80 2 pounds washing soda. .12 1 gallon oil paint 1.00 12 pounds white zinc. 2.50 12 pounds white lead. 2 pounds red paint 1 pound burnt umber 1 gallon turpentine. 6 skeins hemp twine. 1 ball cotton twine 12 cakes soap 1 pane glass 1.25 .60 .30 • 1.00 3.60 .25 Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. .96 .30 $19.93 Material supplied U.S. S. Fessenden, Disposed of under the direction of 900 pounds tea. 8.10 38 pounds pork 11.40 84 limes. 1.05 83 pounds fresh bread 5.81 155 pounds fresh beef. 27.90 31 pounds mutton 9.30 35 pounds beans 2.80 49 pounds cabbage. 2.94 204 eggs. 5.95 5 pounds green peas. 25 3 pounds hominy. .15 30 pounds lard. 3.60 15 pounds onions 60 1 bottle catsup.. .35 48 cans tomatoes. 6.24 4 pounds oatmeal. .40 4 pounds baking powder 4.05 50 pounds sugar 3.50 24 pounds ham 4.32 49 cans corn 7.84 7 pounds tomatoes. .56 \ 39 pounds vegetables 9 pounds bacon. 2.73 1,90 Habana. H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 57 8 pounds cheese 1 gallon vinegar.. 2 pounds raisins 75 pounds flour 5 cans milk. 2 pounds okra 8 fowls 1 can sausage 2. 21 50 .26 3.00 .80 .20 7.60 1.75 15 salt pork.. 1.80 2 pounds tea 1.70 2 pounds liver. .36 12 pounds red beans. .84 12 pounds butter 6.00 5 cans corned beef 1.00 1 pumpkin .25 160 pounds potatoes 4.00 48 cans milk. 5.76 25 pounds coffee. 7.50 1 bunch bananas 75 1 bottle pickles. 35 2 boxes guava jelly .40 5 pounds dried apples. 1.15 159.92 Provisions supplied barge Protector, Habana. Do. 1,900 pounds ice 17.10 179 pounds bread 12.53 43 vegetables 3.01 324 pounds beef 64.80 50 pounds salt 1.50 10 pounds dried apples 2.30 9 pounds prunes. 1.08 94 pounds bacon 1.85 89 pounds cabbage · 5.34 1 bunch bananas.. .75 132 eggs 3.85 48 limes 60 20 pounds onions 80 23 pounds mutton 6.90 25 pounds string beans 2.00 480 pounds potatoes 12.00 28 pounds pork 8.40 2 pounds raisins .30 3 fowls 2.85 67 cans milk. 8.04 33 pounds corned beef. 6.60 30 pounds ham 5.49 1 pumpkin .25 11 pounds macaroni 1.65 10 pounds fish 1.20 4 cans peas 1.00 25 pounds liver. 3.96 1 bottle lemon extract. 25 58 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 26 J. G. Gonzalez & Co Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Provisions supplied barge Protector, Disposed of under the direction of Habana. H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 8 pounds oatmeal 3 pounds tea.. 77 pounds sugar 8 pounds cheese 33 pounds butter 20 pounds lard. .. • $0.80 2.55 5.39 2.00 16.50 2.40 5 pounds tomatoes. .40 3 cans corn .54 5 pounds roasted coffee. 1.50 5 pounds red beans. 35 10 pounds rice. .40 6 pounds coffee.. 2.10 75 pounds flour. 3.00 10 pounds hominy. 50 2 packages vermicelli 30 1 can sirup 20 10 pounds beans. 60 8 pounds salted pork. 96 11 pounds tripe. 1.98 20 pounds codfish. 2.40 $221.27 7 cakes sapolio 1.05 3 sponges 1.20 1 bottle wine 2.25 6 scrub brushes. 2.40 20 pounds flour. .80 50 sheets manila paper 1.00 1 bottle ammonia .25 5 gallons mineral oil 3.00 2 corn brooms .90 1 pair oars · 1 boiler cleaner. 10 pounds soap 1 lantern 4 buckets 1 ball twine 5 pounds flour. 25 pounds salt 1 book hook 5 pounds soap 1 lamp chimney. 1 bottle refined petroleum. 1 ball twine 1.00 1.25 2.80 .25 20 75 1.25 30 35 10 3. 12 .25 2.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 59 6 balls lamp wicks 6 pounds asbestus packing 1 iron rudder 15 pounds flour. 20 pounds onions 60 eggs 6 pounds oatmeal 30 pounds hominy · 60 3.00 65 .60 31.32 Used by outdoor department United | States Marine-Hospital Service, Ha- bana, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, and specific use not more definitely stated. Provisions supplied Mariel quaran- tine station, Mariel, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. .80 1.75 .66 1.50 5 pounds cheese 1.35 30 pounds sugar 2.10 10 pounds butter 5.00 21 pounds ham 3.87 24 pounds corned beef. 4.80 24 pounds roast beef. 3.60 20 pounds lard 2.40 6 cans corn 1.08 14 pounds cabbage 84 8 pounds bacon. 1.60 1 pound tea .85 48 cans milk. 5.76 212 pounds potatoes 5.30 10 pounds prunes. 1.20 12 cans tomatoes 1.56 20 pounds coffee. 7.00 5 pounds macaroni. .75 20 pounds rice... .80 20 pounds beans. 1.20 20 pounds red beans. 1.40 1 pound pepper 50 10 pounds salt.. 30 1 smoked tongue 1.25 • 11 pounds codfish 1.32 3 towels 2.85 63.39 150 feet hose. 54.00 100 packages tacks 12.00 - 178 yards canvas.... 101.50 4 couplings. 6.00 80 gallons mineral oil 173.50 10.68 1 Capt. Chas. M. Augur, as- sistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, as- 700 pounds hay. sistant quartermaster, U. | 360 pounds oats. S. Vols. $5.81 4.28 ..do Used by United States Marine-Hos- pital Service, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 10.09 Used as forage for horse, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the direction of Herman B.Parker, assistant surgeon, U.S.M. H. S. Do. 60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by F. P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 1 Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, as- sistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 700 pounds hay. 345 pounds oats. $5.74 4. 11 $9.85 Used as forage for horse, Santiago de Specific use not more definitely stated. Cuba, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of Herman B. Parker, assistant sur- geon, U. S. M. H. S. 700 pounds hay. 345 pounds oats. 5.74 4. 11 9.85 ..do Do. 24 Gallego, Messa & Co. ton coal 3.75 Used on steam launch Branhane, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Do. | 26 J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 1 pane glass 1 water pitcher $0.30 .70 1.00 Used on board U. S. S. Fessenden, Ha- | Disposed of under the direction of H. bana. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Total 4,305.93 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 9 Feb. 28 9 Knight & Wall Co. Jose Fernandez 1 Buckeye road machine. For use on the public roads near Cabanas. For the civil hospital at Guanajay, $255.00 32 dozen eggs. 3 cups 1 mortar $11.62 Cuba. .30 1.20 .do .do 1 frying pan .50 .do 1 bottle varnish .60 .do 1 wash basin. .50 .do 75 pounds potatoes 1:80 do 75 pounds fard. 9.00 .do 25 pounds sugar 2.00 .do 1 ounce saffron 1.40 .do 5 pounds pepper. .75 .do 50 pounds peas 5.00 do 30 pounds vermicelli 3.00 .do 25 pounds starch 2.50 .do 25 pounds codfish 3.00 .do 20 pounds onions .80 .do 4 strings garlic 3 cans coal oil 1.60 6.50 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 61 Quantity purchased not specified. 1 gallon vinegar.. .40 do 2 sponges 1.50 .do 1 coffee strainer .25 .do 75 pounds lard. 9.00 .do 75 pounds potatoes 1.80 .do 1 ounce saffron 1.40 .do 25 pounds sugar 1.20 .do Matches .50 .do 3 pounds candles .48 do 2 boxes vermicelli. 12 pounds onions 1 broiler 36 knives 3.50 .do 50 .do 60 .do 3.00 .do 1 demijohn alcohol. 2.75 .do 6 brooms. 3.00 .do Spanish silver 81.95 Reduced to U. S. currency at 1.28 per cent. 64.02 .do 1 demijohn wine 6.75 .do 1 Stanley plane 7.00 For use in the barracks at Guanajay. 25 pounds marine-green paint. $2.75 5 gallons boiled oil 3.75 5 gallons copal varnish. 9.50 1 gallon turpentine.. .75 1 empty can .25 17.00 .do 25 pounds green paint. 2.75 5 gallons copal varnish. $3.75 5 gallons boiled linseed oil 9.50 1 gallon turpentine.. 75 1 empty can .25 14.25 .do 2 kegs nails. 7.80 .do 2 doors. $6.00 2 gallons boiled oil 1.50 2 pairs butts 30 2 rim locks .80 8.60 do 25 pounds green paint.. 2.75 1 pound prussian-blue paint. .45 3.20 .do 150 pounds marine-green paint.. 16.50 30 pounds ocher paint. .68 10 gallons boiled oil 7.50 235 cubic meters stone. 24.68 258.50 ..do Used in the construction of public road near Bahia Honda. Writing paper and envelopes. $0.90 .do Do. 44 pounds steel 4.40 ..do Rope 1.40 .do Do. Tallow .37 do Do - 8 pounds nails. .64 Mar. 28 | Knight & Wall Co Alberto Gonzales. 62 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 28 Alberto Gonzales. Blank books and pencils. 2 packages nails. Rope $0.30 Used in the construction of public Quantity purchased not specified. road near Bahia Honda. .40 .25 .do ...do Do. Do. $8.66 E. Perez Acoasta Pedro Fernandez. 20,500 pounds lime. 8 pounds nails. 123.00 $0.80 do 2 pounds rope 4 machetes 1.00 .do · 5.00 do [] Nails do Grease. .do Stationery. $0.47 .do Corn .60 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Spanish silver 7.87 Reduced U. S. currency at 128 per cent... 1.72 5 Sylvester Scovel. 1 road roller. Feb. 28 Eduardo Uzabiaga 84 meters crushed stone 500 brick 6.15 3,675.00 252.00 7.50 For use of public road near Cabanas. C. Sopena Pedro Aovarez 184 pounds flour. 5.46 For use of public road near Cabanas. For the civil hospital at Guanajay. 1 table $2.50 .do 4 yards oilcloth. 2.40 .do Spanish silver. 4.90 Reduced U. S. currency at 123 per cent.. 3.83 Felesfero Guena. Palo J. Gonzalez. Mar. 12 Knight & Wall Co 8 chairs. $14.61 .do 1 platform scale 16.40 do 31.01 65 cot covers.. 14.46 do 6 gross rings. 16.47 ..do 30.93 1 stone crusher, 1 chair elevator, 1 screen shute. .do 1,011.00 1 portable engine.. 859.75 .do 1,870. 75 31 Prudencio Martinez Celestino Perez. Alberto Gonzalez. 1 can coal oil 1.79 34,500 pounds lime 207.00 198 meters stone 297.00 For the quarters of the rural guard at Guanajay, Cuba. Used on the public road near Ca- banas. Used on the public road near Bahia Honda. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 63 Specific use not more definitely stated. Pablo Caro Feb. 28 Zacario Una Francisco Fernandez. Pablo Caro Longino Riok B. Solis 10 tons steel rails 30 sacks lime 12 sacks charcoal 9,000 pounds lime. 33,700 pounds sand 6 bottles linseed oil. 320.00 Used for bridges on road near Bahia Honda, Cuba. 15.00 Sanitation 22.65 45.00 For the civil hospital at Guanajay Public works 16.85 .do Do. Do. $2.40 10 bottles turpentine 2.00 pound rope .40 1 bottle ink. 1.25 Spanish silver 6.05 Reduced to U. S. currency at 128 per cent.. 4.70 do Do. Mar. 31 Second Lieut. James D. Reams, First U. S. Infan- try, commissary. Faustino Alvarez & Bro Raphael Rodriguez.. Longius Rio Seco Arsenio Mao.. Jose Santos Pedro Fernandez. 300 feet rope $1.15 1 sack salt 1.00 2. 15 Barracks and quarters Do. 6 whitewash brushes 1.20 Sanitation, barracks and quarters Do. 1 washstand do Do. 28 meters stone 1 washbasin 1 soapdish - 32,000 pounds sand 2,000 bricks Corn 1.55 ...do Do. Rural guard and administration Do. 16.00 Public works. Do. 42.75 .do Do. 30.00 ..do Do. $0.60 1 padlock. .25 1 sponge. .25 Spanish silver 1.10 Reduced to U. S. currency, 128 per cent.. .85 .do Do. B. Solis Stationery. $1.00 1 bottle mucilage. .10 5 pounds nails. .50 Rope .20 Envelopes 25 Spanish silver 2.05 Reduced to U. S. currency, 128 per cent... 1.60 .do Do. Alberto Gonzalez. 1 package tacks $0.15 1 pound nails.. 08 25 envelopes. .25 75 sheets paper Oil 3 blank books 50 envelopes.. 6 pencils. 2 empty cans Rope • 75 02 60 50 30 40 10 liter ink 85 Borax .40 4.40 Fernando S, Obazo. 1 can coal oil 1.80 ..do For use in quarters of rural guard at Guanajay, Cuba. Do. Do. 64 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Paid. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 31 Prufino Sanchez. Lieut. James D. Reams, Disposition and use. 100 sacks sand. $5.00 Barracks and quarters. Specific use not more definitely stated. 1 rubber stamp $1.50 First U. S. Infantry, com- missary. 4 towels 80 1 hair brush. 1 comb 38 33 06 1 cake Cuticura soap. .18 2.87 Rural guard and administration Do. Faustino Alvarez. 1 water pitcher. .75 1 can turpentine. 10 .85 .do Do. Second Lieut. James D. 36 lead pencils. .45 .do Do. Reams, First U. S. Infan- try, commissary. Rafael Rodriguez.. 250 feet blasting fuse 1.36 ..do Do. Benito Carrosa 12 sacks charcoal. 23.43 For the hospital San Rafael of Guanajay, Cuba. Do. 29 Adelfo E. Mueller & Co. 1 basin cock 1.20 For use in the construction of bath house at barracks, Guanajay. Do. 31 Second Lieut. James D. 645 pounds beef. 77.45 Reams, First U. S. Infan- For the municipal hospital at Gua- najay. try, commissary. 29 Andreas del Rio & Co 5,356 feet lumber 171.70 For constructing bath house at Gua- najay, Cuba. Do. 31 Jose Fernandez Antonio Fernandez Garcia. 1,000 blank forms. 6 lamp burners 24 lamp wicks 1 wire sieve. 1 bottle varnish 4.73 Rural guard and administration $1.00 .40 For the civil hospital at Guanajay.. ..do 1 alcohol stove.. 2.50 .do 20 .do .30 .do 10 pounds manila rope 2.50 do · 1 lock..... .60 ..do 25 cups 2.00 .do 50 pounds sugar 2.20 ..do 12 cans milk. 2.76 .do 2 hoes 1.70 .do 1 demijohn wine 3.00 do 50 pounds peas 5.00 do 25 pounds onions 60 ..do 12 pounds garlic 1.20 .do 80 pounds lard.. 9.60 .do 2 cases coal oil. 8.00 .do 20 pounds starch. 3.00 .do 2 pounds bluing .20 .do 80 pounds potatoes 1.92 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 65 11164-x x- -5 Quantity purchased not specified. 25 pounds salt 1 ounce saffron 25 pounds codfish. 2 boxes vermicelli. .30 .ão .90 do 3.00 do 3.50 .do 25 pounds sugar 2.00 do 3 bottles olive oil 72 .do 2 spools thread .16 do 2 pounds spice.. 1 bottle turpentine 1 box soap .60 do .24 do 6.00 do 24 cans milk 5.52 .do 1 lamp. 1.00 do 1 demijohn wine 3.00 .do 2 bottles turpentine .48 do Paper. .25 do 50 pounds rice. 1.80 do 48 dozen eggs. 17.28 do Spanish silver. 95.43 do Reduced to U. S. currency at 129 per cent. 73.97 do 178 pounds flour 5.78 75 pounds flour $4.12 50 pounds peas 5.00 12 pounds onions .30 2 strings garlic .65 30 pounds lard. 3.60 1 can coal oil 4.00 12 pounds starch 1.20 2 pounds bluing. .20 20 pounds potatoes 1.50 1 ounce saffron .90 12 pounds codfish. 1.56 2 boxes vermicelli. 4.00 25 pounds sugar 2.25 2 liters olive oil. 6 pounds pepper. 1 knife .58 72 .35 1 demijohn wine 2 bottles turpentine 2 bottles burnt oil Spanish silver 1 bottle German aguardiente.. 1 kilo gum arabic.. 2 kilos salicilic cotton 2 kilos carbolated cotton 3.00 .50 .50 · 1 can Prussian-blue paint Reduced to U. S. currency at 129 per cent. .75 35.68 27.19 ..do .90 2.20 4. 18 3.74 6 kilos hydrofle cotton liter paregoric 1 bottle Le Roy purgative 2 bottles carbonate lithi 4.62 1.00 .59 • 60 Cerefino Sopena Bros.. Faustino Alvarez Bros. Lobe & Torralbas. 99 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 31 Lobe & Torralbas. Paid. liter tincture belladonna $0.40 liter tincture colchium .40 liter extract poligala 2.00 liter alcohol lavender .30 4 pounds hypophosphate lime. .57 4 pounds hypophosphate sodium. 57 2 pounds carbonate guayacol. 2.40 50 grams sulphonal. 1.00 1 gram croton oil .16 4 grams bisulphate quinine 2.00 2 pounds listerine 1.20 4 kilos boric acid 1.25 4 pounds citrate magnesium 2.80 2 pounds iodide iron. 70 4 rolls adhesive plaster. 10.00 3 porous plasters. 2.10 125 grams iodide strontium 2.20 1 bottle balsam copaiba 1.20 4 ounces iodine sodium. 1.00 2 graduate glasses 1.40 2 boxes lemon wafers 3.00 2 bottles balsam 1 demijohn brandy. 8 grams pulverized fern-felix 4 ounces pulverized escamones. 1 porcelain jar. 5 boxes capsules. 4 pounds ferrol. 2 pounds extract gentian. 2 bottles essence trementine liter extract ratania 2 demijohns sherry wine 125 grams hydrophosphate chloride 2 kilos flaxseed. 4 ounces pulverized trubit. kilo fluid extract arenaria. 8 ounces citrate potassium 18 small syringes 12 droppers. 1 cureta 1 Gemps especula 3 caustic cases .80 43 20 20 .50 1.50 1.50 5.00 15.50 .30 .18 .44 1.38 .17 3.30 .63 1.88 .45 2.50 3.00 1.80 96. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 67 Less deduction, 5 per cent. 4.84 91.30 3 demijohns, 1 packing case. .80 $92.10 Manuel A. Martinez 4,000 pounds Cumberland coal 12.84 For the civil hospital at Guanajay... For the steam roller at Guanajay, Sacks. 2.30 Cuba. ..do Quantity purchased not stated. 15. 14 26 Knight & Wall Co. 200 dozen hooks 36.00 42 pairs butts 18 cupboard locks 12 cupboard catches. 12 mortise locks 36 gate hooks. 3.60 1.20 3.54 6.00 .72 36 hasp hinges.. 4.50 15 gross screws 3.15 10 pounds sash cord 4.00 25 pounds putty 1.75 48 panes glass 21.60 86.06 ..do 19 Cameron McLaughlin Co... 1 ton Westmoreland coal.. 10 sacks 7.00 1.25 8.25 .do 27 Knight & Wall Co 10 pounds white waste 1.57 1 gallon cylinder oil. .65 1 gallon engine oil .55 1 ball asbestus 55 2 balls lamp wick .10 500 blank forms 2 oil cans 2.75 .50 6.67 31 Eduardo Usabrago 500 meters crushed stone 10 iron rails 1,500.00 10.00 Jose Sanasino 1 can coal oil. 1,510.00 1.79 For constructing a road near Cabanas. For the quarters of the rural guards at Guanajay, Cuba. Total 9, 832. 12 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William M. Talbott, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 6 Perret & Bares 10 J. Henry Steinhart. George W. Carver 1 French regulator clock. (500 sheets paper 1500 envelopes.. 2 ladders $20.00 For use by the Signal Corps at Matan- zas, Cuba. 5.00 .do $12.50 68 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William M. Talbott, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 10 George W. Carver 4 packing boxes $18.00 23 cross arms. 10. 12 $40. 62 For use by the Signal Corps at Matan- zas, Cuba. 19 22 227 Rafael Pomo 61 telegraph poles Jos. Rodriguez. 27 | Domingo Rodriguez. 5 gallons mineral oil. 45.75 2.00 .do .do 150 pounds bolts.. $18.00 4 augers 6.00 3 wooden levers. 4.00 28.00 31 Manuel Ribacoba 1 lamp. 2.80 For use in velocipede Signal Corps, Labor included in amount of bill. Matanzas, Cuba. For use in U. S. military telegraph Do. office at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Thomas D. Crews. 3 bottles typewriter oil $0.75 10 stenographer's notebooks. 1 quart ink 1.25 • 1.00 3.00 For use by the Signal Corps, Matan- zas. 147. 17 [Personal property purchased by G. W. Hyatt, mayor of Guanabacoa, disbursing officer at Guanabacoa, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Meat For the school of children at Guana- Quantity purchased not stated. bacoa, Cuba. Total Mar. 6 Feb. 28 Jose Ripoll Jose Lujan $26.75 20 sacks charcoal 25 pounds peas $23.00 2.75 Spanish silver 25.75 Reduced to U. S. currency 20.08 For the orphan asylum at Guanaba- 12 dozen buttons coa, Cuba. $1.20 14 spools thread 1.05 15 combs.. 1.85 2 bottles ink. .80 2 pieces ribbon 20 3 rolls ribbon. 1 box face powder. .45 40 12 tooth brushes:. 1.00 3 pieces ribbon 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 69 6 sewing needles .25 Spanish silver 7.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 5.85 Mar. 17 Ramon Martinez 20 pounds chalk. $0.85 1 pound blue paint. 20 2 cans white paint. 4.30 12 pounds oil 2.15 1 paint brush .50 6 pounds turpentine. 1.10 3 pounds yellow paint. .25 1 lock. .90 118 pounds bolts. 8.26 13 large bolts 1.25 4 packages tacks .40 2 pounds wire nails .20 1 pound putty. .10 20.46 .do ..do 20 23 31 Juan Cabricano Emilio Castro Benito Batet Jose Nunez Manuel Gonzalez. 25 pairs shoes. 24.08 do Meat Meat 62.60 .do 34.58 .do • 408 feet lumber. 16. 14 do 2 coffee cans. 4.62 do Charcoal $12.00 .do 250 pounds sweet potatoes. 5.20 do 250 pounds potatoes 6.00 .do Tomatoes. 2.20 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 5 bottles oil.. 5 bottles vinegar Soap. Pepper 1.10 do .50 .do 60 .do .15 .do Garlic, onions .30 .do Do. Do. Do. Spanish silver 28.05 Reduced to U. S. currency 21.61 Jose Ruiz. Bread $49.60 For the school for children at Guan- tanamo. Do. Bread 33.85 For the Guantanamo Orphan Asylum. Do. Spanish silver 83.45 Reduced to U. S. currency 64.31 Jose Lujan 24 sacks charcoal $24.00 1 box canned tomatoes. 3.00 Spanish gold 27.00 Reduced to U. S. currency at 109 per cent.. 24.77 do 2,000 pounds rice $70.00 Hernandez & Foyo 600 pounds jerked beef 60.00 600 pounds bacon 51.00 500 pounds coffee. 70.00 200 pounds salt 500 pounds beans. 1.20 12.50 70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by G. W. Hyatt, mayor of Guanabacoa, disbursing officer at Guanabacoa, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Articles. Paid. Hernandez & Foyo 200 pounds corn flour. $4.00 200 pounds pease 12.00 2 cases codfish. 20.00 200 pounds beans. 9.00 1,500 pounds sugar 45.00 10 cases Magnolia milk. 45.00 $399.70 For the Guantanamo Orphan Asylum. 550 pounds rice. 19.25 200 pounds sugar 7.00 100 pounds peas 6.00 100 pounds beans 4.50 200 pounds jerked beef. 26.00 2 cases codfish. 20.00 9 cans lard.. 13.77 50 pounds salt .30 2 boxes vermicelli. 2.50 cask wine 12.00 i demijohn vinegar 1.25 1 can olive oil 2.30 100 pounds onions 1.25 3 strings garlic .90 50 pounds corn flour. 1.00 31 pounds bacon. 2.79 2 boxes soap.. 7.00 37 pounds starch 2.25 1 demijohn alcohol 2.50 52 pounds guava paste 2.86 12 pounds pepper. .88 2 pounds saffron.. 1.88 1 box candles. 2.25 1 barrel potatoes. 3.00 6 cases Magnolia milk. 27.00 12 sponges 3.00 6 brooms.. 1.35 1 gross matches. .70 175.38 .do M. Diaz & Co 1 can burnt oil 5.04 1 can turpentine 3.84 20 pounds crude oil. 2.40 7 cans paint 14.00 2 cans white zinc paint. 2.75 2 cans sienna paint. .40 4 paint brushes. 1.40 Date. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 71 1 package drier. .25 30.08 .do 7 cans white zinc paint.. 14.87 1 can burnt oil 4.50 1 gallon copal varnish. 2.25 1 gallon turpentine.. 1.50 1 gallon glue .18 23.30 Alfredo Hornedo 1 box vermicelli. 200 pounds potatoes. 5.00 ..do For the orphan asylum at Guana- bacoa. 50 pounds sand 5.50 ..do 1.25 ..do 3 packages candles 1.20 ..do 1 demijohn wine 2.50 .do 50 pounds onions. 2.00 do 37 pounds corn flour. .93 do 6 brooms 1.50 .do 6 sponges. 1.75 ..do · 50 pounds sugar 2.25 .do 100 pounds jerked beef 13.00 .do 50 pounds rice 2.00 do 2 ounces saffron 2.00 .do 1 can codfish 12.00 ..do 50 pounds onions .75 .do 50 pounds starch 4.00 ..do 1 demijohn alcohol. 2.75 .do 50 pounds rice 2.25 do 1 pound borax. .50 .do 200 pounds potatoes 5.00 .do 3 packages candles 1.50 ..do 1 demijohn vinegar 1.75 do 1 bottle cognac 1.10 .do 50 pounds lard. 5.50 do 1 can oil 3.00 .do 50 pounds onions 75 ..do 50 pounds salt .80 .do 6 boxes bluing. .30 ..do 4 strings garlic 2.00 do 50 pounds codfish. 1 gallon capers 4.00 .do • 1.00 ..do 100 pounds beans.. 5.00 .do 250 pounds rice 10.00 ..do 50 pounds beans. 2.00 do 1 case Magnolia milk. 5.00 do 10 pounds pepper. 1.00 ..do 50 pounds sugar 2.25 ..do 25 pounds bacon. 2.50 ..do 50 pounds wheat flour. 1.25 .do Spices .80 .do Quantity purchased not stated. 6 brooms 1.50 do 100 pounds jerked beef. 13.00 do 100 pounds potatoes 2.50 do 72 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by G. W. Hyatt, mayor of Guanabacoa, disbursing officer at Guanabacoa, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Alfredo Hornedo. 1 case milk. $5.00 For the orphan asylum at Guana- bacoa. 50 pounds lard 5.50 .do 75 pounds beans. 3.75 .do 6 packages candles. 3.00 .do 50 pounds codfish. 4.00 do 100 pounds beans. 3.00 ..do 100 pounds lard 7.75 .do 1 case Magnolia milk 5.00 ..do 50 pounds jerked beef. 6.50 .do 4 ounces saffron 4.00 do · 1 box tomatoes. 4. 44 .do 75 pounds starch 6.00 do 50 pounds onions. .75 .do 25 pounds salt .40 do 12 sponges 3.50 .do 1 gallon capers 1.45 .do 50 pounds wheat flour. 1.25 1 can oil 3.00 $204.92 Jose Ripoll Meat Total 1, 193. 36 [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 34. 13 do do For the school for children at Guan- Quantity purchased not stated. abacoa, Cuba. 182.15 For use in post-office, Habana. For use in the post-office launch, Ha- bana. For use in connection with the de- partment of posts. ..do For use in the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. Feed for horses used in Habana mail service. For use in post-office, Habana.. Quantity purchased not specified; dis- allowed. Quantity and class purchased not specified. Disallowed. Quantity purchased not specified; dis- allowed. Quantity and class purchased not specified; disallowed. Benito Alvarez & Co 2 iron lanterns. $3.50 C. Torrents de Gomez. C. F. W. Neely 3 triangular flags. 7.00 $10.50 Candles .55 Fixtures. 119.25 J. Reboredo.. 150 Japanese lanterns 15.00 C. F. W. Neely Hay 4.50 Hardware 42.85 Date. Mar. 2 Mar. 31 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 73 7 A. Roelandts & Co 2 cloth suits 8 Matt M. Marr 1 gas lamp and 4 lights. 10 ing Co. J. H. Bartine The Hartford Manufactur- 36,000 blank forms. Herman Baumgarten. J. W. Mason & Co 74.00 For use of coachman of E. G. Rath- | Disallowed. bone. 45.00 For use in the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. Do. 44. 20 For use in the post-office, Habana. 12 21 19 Woodward & Lothrop R. H. Cowan & Co The Mosler Safe Co. Velasco & Esquia.. Austin Rodriguez Austin C. Sancho. 1 safe 336 pounds ice 1 wooden door 1 bath tub.. 1 water-closet 1 urinator 48 letter files. 50 rubber stamps 1 library table. 1 reed table. 6 photograph albums.. 136,000 blank forms.. 20,000 envelopes 10.00 .do 5.00 .do $11.50 6.50 18.00 For use in the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. Do. 42.00 For use in connection with the de- partment of posts. Do. $302.00 76.00 378.00 155.00 For use in post-office, Habana.. Do. 3.04 $3.00 For use in post-office, Sagua la Grande. For use in post-office, Matanzas For use in post-office, Cardenas 5.00 ..do 8.00 .do 3.00 .do 1 douche deposit. 3.00 .do 1 washstand. 6.75 .do Pipes and valves 1.85 .do Jose Molne Jose Penalver 1 iron door 3.86 .do 1 glass door and 1 transom 5.00 Lumber 5.50 44.96 .do Quantity purchased not specified. For building a partition in post- Half of the bill paid by owner of the office, Cardenas. house. Quantity Quantity purchased not specified. .60 For use in post-office, Sancti Spiritus. For use in post-office, Guantanamo ...do For use in repairing post-office launch, Habana. 172.95 For use in the post-office of Guines and Guinajay. 48.00 For use of mules in the city collec- tion carts. For use in post-office, Banaquises. For use in repairing post-office, Vinales. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not specified. Quantity purchased not specified. Quantity and class purchased not specified. Agustin Casanova. Laudelino F. Trelles Coal oil. .65 Sealing wax. .50 1.15 Moses Carbonell Paint 5.00 Chairs 8.00 13.00 S. A. White Krajewski Pesant Co. G. M. Newhall Engine Co. (Limited). Felipe de Pazos Sordo & Bro. Elias Cruli 10 pounds wrought steel. 2 safes Forage, horses. 3 chairs.. 3.00 100 tiles and 4 sacks lime $8.00 2 cartloads sand and 3 casks water 3.30 Eugenio Nevada 2 cans "Lyon" white paint 6.00 9 pounds glue 2.20 1 package blue powder paint. .20 74 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 19 Eugenio Nevada 5 bottles turpentine $1.00 10 bottles linseed oil. 3.45 1 lock 1.00 2 cans prussian-blue paint. .80 5 pounds red-ocher paint. .30 1 sheet sandpaper .05 1 package prussian-blue paint. .17 4 lock bolts.. 1.20 2 hinges .33 $28.00 For use in use 20 W. H. Crawford Co. 14 special books 25.20 J. W. Mason & Co 1 mahogany desk. $19.50 1 mahogany chair. 20.05 182 Japanese lanterns 15.25 54.80 3 flat-top desks 57.75 3 revolving chairs and casters 12.75 70.50 M. D. Helen 1,031 pounds small jute twine. 87.64 Vinales. in repairing post-office, For use in post-office, Habana For use in the private residence of Disallowed. E. G. Rathbone. For use in the department of posts, Habana. For use in the post-office, Habana Quantity purchased not specified. ... R. P. Andrews & Co. 144 round glass inkstands $19.92 36 round glass inkstands 3.39 36 iron penracks. 1.32 J. Horace McFarland Co E. J. Brandt Co...... Juan C. Parker.. The West Indies Advertis- ing and Bill-Posting Co. Benito Alvarez & Co. 2 blank books 24. 63 21.00 ....do 1 automatic cashier 150.00 1 leather typewriter traveling case 10.00 2 substation signs 20.00 .do ..do For use in post-office, Habana, for Smith Premier typewriter. For use in post-office substations, Habana. 2 cans Lily white paint. $2.87 24 metal hooks 4.00 24 metal door fasteners. 3.00 10 pounds turpentine 1.20 1 can green paint.. .25 60 iron hooks. 11.25 17 wire clothes hangers 2.12 2 fine locks 2.00 3 glass lights. 1.50 24 hooks 4.00 48 sponge tacks. 2.40 10 iron locks. 2.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 75 7 12 screws .40 12 pounds chalk 40 1 two-key lock, American .90 4 double-spring hinges 1.00 12 sheets sandpaper .15 39.94 For use in the private residence of | Disallowed. E. G. Rathbone. 12 iron bolts 3.25 12 iron bolts 1.00 1 lock.. 40 6 T-hinges 60 6 pounds cement · .20 6 hinges .60 6 cuspidors 2.10 1 box toilet paper 11.00 1 glass light .60 19.75 E. Lopez.. La Tropical Ice Co Chas. E. Driggs 1 hanging lamp 3.64 2,100 pounds ice $16.03 1,560 pounds ice 11.90 27.93 For use in reconstruction of depart- ment of posts building. For use in post-office, Palos. For use in post-office, Habana.. For use in the department of posts... Wire screen 2.40 Brooms.. .50 Sprinkling pot. .50 Nails .20 3.60 Manuel G. Valles. Ruiz & Bro 2 packages French candles. 1.50 For use in post-office, Guantanamo... Quantity purchased not specified. For team and carriage of E. G. Rath- bone. Disallowed. 57,700 blank forms. $605.00 61 rubber stamps 52.75 1 special book 18.00 19,350 printed envelopes.. 116.92 1 paper cutter 1.25 500 wrappers 2.50 2,000 sheets writing paper 12.00 1 blanket. 2.25 6 brooms 3.00 500 cakes cocoanut soap. 10.00 4 bottles acid. 1.50 2 bottles alcohol. .50 1 bottle benzoine. .50 4 bottles turpentine 1.50 9 wood plates.. 51.75 879.42 For use in post-office, Habana.. Disallowed 20 per cent 175.88 175.88 703.54 Do. Allowed. 24 National Publishing Co The Public Printer. 150 special books 895 special books 119.50 365.18 For use in post-office, Habana .do · 76 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 24 The Keyless Lock Co. 40 special tables 40 special cases. $1,200.00 3 pigeonhole cabinets 300.00 1,500.00 For use in post-office, Habana. Disallowed 331.86 $331.86 1, 168. 14 .do Disallowed. ..do Allowed. B. Chambers. 330 steel numbering stamps 59.40 5 steel dating stamps... 6.50 23 steel postmarking stamps 29.00 28 special postmarking stamps 84.00 178.90 .do R. H. Cowan & Co Morrill Bros Secretary of the Treasury Harris Bros. & Co. 160,000 blank forms. 485.00 .do Disallowed. 14,000 blank forms.. .42 ..do 100,000 postage stamps. 7.41 .do 1 new shift rail. $1.00 1 new hold-up. .50 1 new release key .50 2 complete ppr. guides. 2.00 4.00 For use in repairing post-office t. w., Habana. C. Torre & Co 23 metal hinges... 2.25 1 package screws .22 10 pounds turpentine. 1.10 2 glass lights 2.00 5 pounds brown glue 1.20 6 spikes.. 30 24 curtain rings. .20 11 packages small nails. 96 12 metal bolt rings 25 1 metal lock .40 1 box lock .70 5 bolts 1.00 5 French padlocks 1.50 4 iron rack hooks. 6 Yale locks .60 2.50 24 large bolt rings 1.50 5 gallons copal varnish paint 8.75 10 pounds cement .30 30 varas galvanized-wire cloth. 16.50 1 groving plane .75 1 nickel lock 50 2 metal handles .50 3 bottles muriatic acid 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 77 6 pounds pumice stone powder 2 pounds Spanish whiting paint 6 pounds nitric salt. .60 10 .60 46.28 For use in reconstruction, depart- ment of posts building. 1 portable oven. 3.50 For use in the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. Do. Antonio Diaz. 632 feet pine lumber. 34.56 For use in reconstruction, depart- ment of posts building. 92 varas molding lumber. $2.76 For use in the private residence of E. G. Rathbone. Do. 333 feet pine lumber 19.24 W. D. Robinson. Lumber 22.00 40.00 Julian Quadrery 16 feet lumber .80 27 Bazillais Garcia & Co. 2 yards gray cloth $0.58 Rodriguez & Abad. 3 table covers 5.90 Henry Romeike 68 paper clippings. .do 3.40 2.40 12.28 C. F. W. Neely Towels 3 table covers Green fodder 25.12 8.53 3.00 Supplies .58 Stamps 1.00 Hardware 27.84 H. H. Carter 102 photograph pictures. Hooks 36.90 102.97 .20 .do For use in building a partition in post-office, Batabano. For use in reconstruction post-office, Batabano. For use in post-office, Habana. .do .do ..do For use in connection with the de- partment of posts. Feed for horses of E. G. Rathbone. For use in connection with the de- partment of posts. For use in post-office, Habana……. .do.. .do Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not specified. Disallowed. Quantity purchased not specified. Disallowed. Disallowed. Quantity and class pur- chased not specified. Do. Do. Disallowed. Do. Total 5, 641. 10 1,956.80 Disallowed. Quantity purchased not specified. Amount disallowed. [Personal property purchased by Gonzalo de Quesado, special commissioner for Cuba to the Paris Exposition, Paris, France, disbursing officer at Paris, France, during the month of March, 1900.] $1.44 .90 $2.34 Used in connection with the Cu- Specific use not more definitely stated. ban exhibit in the exposition at Paris. 2.25 .do Specific use not more definitely stated. Labor included in amount of bill. Mar. 11 J. Rodriguez, Camaguey, Cuba. 16 pounds nails 9 packages tacks 31 R. Edemendia, Camaguey, Cuba. 1 catalogue, printed and bound 78 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Gonzalo de Quesado, special commissioner for Cuba to the Paris Exposition, Paris, France, disbursing officer at Paris, France, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 30 B. Garfunkel, Paris, France. 9 woodcuts. francs.. 80.00 Used in connection with the Cuban Specific use not more definitely stated. exhibit in the exposition at Paris. 25 21 31 17 J. Beltram, Camaguey, Cuba Lefranc & Co., Paris, France. Easton & Rupp, New York Paris, France French currency to U. S. currency i liter acidulated water $15.54 .80 .do Do. 1 ream paper.. francs.. 12.00 do Do. French currency to U. S. currency 6 filing boxes 2.52 2.40 do 1 check book francs.. 5.00 Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. Name of payee not stated. French currency to U. S. currency .97 Total 26.82 1900. Mar. 14 Harris Bros. & Co 12 sheets calcium paper 31 28 Daniel Hernandez.. Ruiz & Bro Ice [Personal property purchased by Isaac Carillo, paymaster of the superior court (audiencia), disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] For the fiscal's office of the superior Disposed of by Francisco Noval and court (audiencia). Marti, fiscal of the superior court of Habana. Do. $0.75 3.04 .do 1,250 blank forms. $10.50 1 blank index book 2.75 Spanish gold 13.25 Reduced to U.S. currency at rate of 10 12.05 .do per cent. 31 Jose Lopez Yglerias 1 wash basin. $0.80 .do 1 bucket. 1.40 ..do 3 blankets 1 broom Soap. .90 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 27 do • .20 io 3.57 30 M. Ruiz & C 2 steel erasers 2.00 do 2 rubber erasers .80 .do 4 books 4.00 .do 6.80 Do. Disposed of by Francisco Noval and Marti, fiscal of the superior court of Habana. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Francisco Noval and Marti, fiscal of the superior court of Habana. Do. Disposed of by Francisco Noval and Marti, fiscal of the superior court of Habana; binding of books included in bill. PERSON AL PROPERTY. 79 2 Jose Lopez.. 1 book 30 P. P. Elejalde & Co. 1 corner cabinet 11.45 1. .do 9.00 Harris Bros. & Co. Ruiz & Bro 4 reams paper 5 reams paper 8.00 $18.50 For the superior court (audiencia) of Habana. .do Disposed of by Francisco Noval and Marti, fiscal of the superior court of Habana. 6 bottles ink. 6.00 2 inkstands. 1.00 6 spools cotton. 1.50 1 quire wrapping paper 1.25 · 3,000 blank forms. 19.00 Spanish gold 47.25 Reduced to U. S. currency at rate of 10 42.95 ...do per cent. Jose Lopez.. 7 books $8.10 16,800 blank forms. 76.50 1 ream paper 3.00 6 spools cotton. 1.50 3 pair scissors. 2.00 100 sheets paper .25 3 index blank books. 1.40 Spanish gold 92.75 Reduced U.S. currency at rate of 10 per 83.48 .do cent. M. Ruiz. 1 rubber stamp $1.00 1 bottle ink. .40 Daniel Hernandez. 2 reams paper 14 penholders Ice 6 blankets 6 brooms 8 sponges. 4.50 .90 do 6.80 3.50 do Quantity purchased not stated. 1.50 ..do 1.44 do 2.00 do • Toilet paper. 12 tumblers 12 plates.. 1 cask 1.00 do Do. 2.50 do 1.40 do 1.00 do Total 1 bottle muriatic acid Soap, chloride potash. Soap. 1 pound gum arabic. .48 .do .50 do Do. 50 do Do. 50 .do 16.32 204.21 80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Elias Chandler, First United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 30 Articles. Paid. Alvare & C 1 ton anthracite coal 1 pound Manila rope $11.85 .18 1 gallon turpentine.. 1.00 1 ton coal.. 8.00 3 sponges .60 $21.63 J. P. Murphy 10 gallons mineral oil 3.50 500 pounds ice..... 8.00 11.50 Dirube & Varela. 4 tons anthracite coal 42.00 Total 75.13 Disposition and use. For use on steam launch, custom- house, Sagua. For use in the custom-house, Sagua.. Used on steam launch, custom-house, Sagua. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 3 Pablo Urrechago $2.25 2 post mauls. 4.00 [Personal property purchased by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 8 hinges Public works. For use of high road Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. Do. from Matanzas to Canasi. .do 2,000 feet blasting fuse 9.00 .do Do. ton blacksmith coal 3.50 ..do Do. 2 steel levers 14.00 .do Do. 1 iron plate. 2.75 .do Do. 12 pounds nails. .60 do Do. 2 pounds tincal .20 do Do. 5 iron bars. 10.00 .do Do. 12 tin plates .84 .do Do. 100 pounds niter. 10.00 do Do. 50 pounds gum powder 11.00 do Do. 2 yards oilcloth .80 do Do. 12 maul handles. 1.75 do Do. 2 tin bars.. .40 do Do. Tacks .30 .do Lime 1.00 .do 50 pounds sulphur. 3.00 .do $75.39 Fidel Fundora. 53 rails. 159.00 .do Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works; quantity not specified. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 81 548 cubic meters stone. 13 Antonio Pino. 3 iron pipes. 5.00 438.40 do Public works. For use of high road from Cannas to Hoyo de Manicara- gua. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works; labor in bill. Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. 14 Antonio Copperi 300 feet blasting fuse 2 hemp cords.. $1.65 .80 Spanish gold 2.45 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 110 per cent. .23 17 Fidel Fundora Pablo Urrichaga. 105 cubic meters stone. 2.22 84.00 .do Do. Public works. For use of the high road from Matanzas to Canasi. 1,500 feet blasting fuse $6.75 Disposed of by Antonio Percy Utrera, paymaster public works; labor in bill. 4 barrels niter 43.80 36 tin plates 2.52 2 pounds tin. .90 2 pounds lead .20 23 barrels Portland cement 115.00 6 pounds nails. 36 6 bolts with nuts. .36 2 plummets.. .80 2 bundles hemp .35 26 pounds steel 5.13 28 screws 1.20 4 pipe nipples 1.00 4 covers. .80 50 pounds gum powder. 11.00 50 pounds sulphur. 3.00 2 sacks lime 1.01 ton blacksmith's coal 3.50 5 iron bars. 5.60 203.28 ..do Disposed of by Antonio Perez Utrera, paymaster public works. Total 11164-x x——6 967.29 1900. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, treasury disbursing clerk, custom-house, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, for the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 1 Vinda de Ruiz de Gamiz 18,480 pounds anthracite coal $73.92 J. U. C. Zarrabeitia. Spanish gold reduced to U.S. currency 24 thread counters..... $67.20 20.00 2 Manu 1 yard rubber tubing. $0.50 yard brass wire gauze 1.50 pounds caustic soda 75 Used in revenue launches in the port Disposed of under the direction of of Habana, Cuba. Used in appraising goods in custom- house Habana, Cuba. Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Army. Do. · 82 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, treasury disbursing clerk, custom-house, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 1 Manuel Johnson. Articles. Paid. pound cyanide of potash pound sulphide soda.. $0.30 pound solid litimus. .50 60 1 pound Rochelle salts. .30 pound iodide potash. pound molydate ammonia. 1.75 1.00 pound iodine .60 pound bromine 1.40 pound perchloride iron. .10 pound sulphuric ether. 1 kilo sulphide iron .60 2 bars Rocamora soap · 70 1.50 $12.10 Disposition and use. Used in custom-house laboratory at Disposed of under the direction of Habana, Cuba. Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Army. Used in repairs to scales in the custom- Labor included in bill. house, Habana, Cuba. Jose Carballas 1 steel fulcrum scale; 1 box covering scale. 18.00 Spanish gold reduced to U. S. currency 16.37 6 Marina Sierra & Co 2 kilos potash $1.00 25 pounds olive oil 3.50 4 sheets emery cloth .20 1 can kerosene oil 2.00 1 iron bucket. .60 1 can black paint.. · 1.00 1 can white paint 2 cans red paint 4.00 2.00 12 lead pencils. 50 screws 25 feet 24-inch hose. 6 pounds turpentine.. 1 can red paint.. .30 75 18.75 .72 1.00 7 pounds pasteboard 1.40 2 pairs compasses. 1.00 2 gallons machine oil 1.20 yard sole leather. 3.00 gallon black varnish. 70 3 paint brushes and varnish. .95 1 tarring brush .75 4 marking brushes. 1. 20 3 hair brushes 1.50 1 round cutting knife 5.00 1 pound pasteboard 1 paint brush. 4 yards canvas 15 pounds soap .50 .15 .80 1.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 83 1 gallon copal varnish. 2.25 1 gallon red paint. 1.75 1 pair hinges .20 3 padlocks.. 2.25 60 cans metallic parte 30.00 1 can kerosene oil 2.25 1 pair scissors. 2.50 1 gallon black paint. 1.00 1 can kerosene oil. 2.25 6 packages lampblack paint. 90 25 pounds crude oil. 3.00 25 pounds oxide of lead. 2.50 1 gallon varnish 2.25 1 can kerosene oil 2.25 1 can green paint. 1.50 6 pounds pasteboard. 12 rubber washers 1.08 .60 17 pounds manila paper · 3.74 6 paint brushes 13 pounds pasteboard 1 shovel .90 2.34 .75 8 pounds pasteboard gallon oil 1 gallon oil 8 pounds pasteboard 1.44 .75 .75 1.44 6 feet steam hose 6.00 5 pounds soap 50 50 pounds olive oil 6.00 4 pounds soap .40 1 gallon machine oil 75 8 pounds pasteboard 1.44 1 gallon cocoanut oil 1.00 2 sheets emery cloth .10 4 pairs double hinges. 4.00 14 pounds pasteboard 2.52 24 rivets.. 20 package lead pencils .20 1 package metallic powder. 2.50 2 door locks 6.00 2 pairs hinges 2.40 24 sheets sandpaper .20 15 packages wire nails. 1.50 3 lamp chimneys. 2.25 164.07 Less error in addition of bill 163.07 Spanish gold reduced to U. S. cur- rency 148. 24 Less overcharge 145.65 Used in the custom-house and rev- enue launches in the port of Ha- bana, Cuba. Disposed of under direction of Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, commissary of sub- sistence, U.S.A. 84 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, treasury disbursing clerk, custom-house, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Marina Sierra & Co 2 door locks $6.00 1 hand lamp... 1.00 4 pounds paint 1.20 1 liter turpentine. .60 4 gallon varnish .63 67 pounds sheet tin. 3.38 144 screws 70 2 brushes .50 3 grain samplers. 3.75 2 pounds jute rope 1.20 24 sheets emery cloth .60 1 gallon machine oil 1.00 1 lantern 1.00 36 window glasses 10.80 gallon turpentine. .50 2 gallons oil 1.20 3 dustpans. 1.78 1 gallon cocoanut oil 1.00 2 padlocks. 1.50 2 door knockers .50 6 pairs scissors 6.00 2 door locks 2 keyhole plates. 2 brushes 1 lamp chimney 2.00 .20 1.00 40 1 gallon oil .60 Spanish gold 49.04 Reduced to U. S. currency. 44.99 Less overcharge 3.81 Disposition and use. $41.18 Used in the custom-house and rev- enue launches in the port of Ha- bana, Cuba. Disposed of under direction of Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. A. Nueva Fabrica de Hielo. Harris Brothers & Co.... Nueva Fabrica de Hielo... 2,960 pounds ice 22.60 .do Do. 1 roll-top desk. 35.00 Used in appraising division, Habana custom-house, Habana, Cuba. Do. 2,760 pounds ice 21.07 Used in the custom-house at Habana, Cuba. Do. Manuel Fernandez 7 yards cotton $3.50 Do. Spanish gold reduced to U. S. currency. 3.18 Used to make curtains for the rec- ord department, custom-house, Ha- bana, Cuba. 13 J. Baumgarten & Sons 5,000 lead scales $12.50 Date. 12 1900. Mar. 6 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 85 1 steel die 3.60 16.10 Used in the customs service, custom- house at Habana, Cuba. Do. 14 M. S. Argudin 4 window glasses 6.00 Do. Spanish gold reduced to U. S. currency. 5.45 Used in appraising division bookcase, custom-house, Habana, Cuba. Manuel Johnson 1 demijohn alcohol.. $3.25 1 gallon muriatic acid. .75 2 pounds pure nitric acid 1.00 50 corks .15 8 pounds pure caustic potash. 2.00 7.15 Used in the laboratory of the custom- house at Habana, Cuba. Do. J. P. Durege 300 gallons naphtha 45.00 Used in the revenue launch Swift at Habana, Cuba. Do. 19 Rafael Fernandez 1 suit clothing. 19.00 Used to replace suit ruined by fire in custom-house at Habana, Cuba. Do. 20 Gas Engine and Power Co. and Chas. L. Seabury & Co. Habana Electric Co 3 sets launch cushions. 2 desk telephones.. 120.00 53.73 Used in revenue launch in the port of Habana, Cuba. Do. Used in offices of custom-house, Ha- bana, Cuba. 23 Gas Engine and Power Co. and Chas. L. Seabury Co., Condsolidated. 26 E. Rosada.. .do Disposed of under direction of Maj. Tasker Bliss, commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. A.Cost of installation included in bill. Used in revenue service at the port Disposed of under direction of Maj. of Habana, Cuba. do Used to guide in appraising this class of merchandise in the custom-house at Habana, Cuba. 4, 554. 25 5.00 10.00 Used in the offices of the custom-house at Habana, Cuba. Tasker Bliss, commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. A. Disposed of under direction of Maj. Tasker Bliss, commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. A. Quantity and kind purchased not specified. Disposed of under direction of Maj. Tasker Bliss, commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. A. Do. 1 telephone.. 11.82 1 steam launch $4,365.00 Extra parts launch machinery 189.25 3 panama hats. 1,000 blank forms. Bolano & Cerqueda 15 rubber stamps 1 rubber stamp inking pad 200 blocks blank forms 63,300 sheets blank forms 1 ream carbon paper. 362.50 do Do. 12 desk bells 12 pairs scissors. 50 blank books. 36 memorandum books. 24 office chairs. 33.64 Used by the board of appeals, custom- house, Habana, Cuba. Do. 48,100 blank forms. $149.75 Used in the offices of the custom- house, Habana, Cuba. Do. 29 Francisco Vasquer & Bro... 30 P. Fernandez & Co 86 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, treasury disbursing clerk, custom-house, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. 30 P. Fernaudez & Co 4 blankbooks $26.00 Used in the office of the custom- Disposed of under dirlction of Maj. house, Habana, Cuba. Tasker Bliss, commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. A. 7,000 envelopes 235.00 ..do Do. (Less 10 per cent discount.) 210.75 $189.68 Discount of 10 per cent deducted. 30,500 envelopes 106. 25 206 rubber bands 209.50 750 blank books.. 235.00 100 blocks ruled paper. 25.00 50 reams paper 100.00 (Less 10 per cent discount.) 675.75 608.18 ..do Do. 31 A. H. Butterly 1 clock, regulator.. 5.50 Used in the offices of the custom- house, Habana, Cuba. Do. 15 West Indies Advertising 1 bulletin board $48.00 .do Do. and Bill Posting Co. Signs 176.00 .do Total 224.00 6, 655. 35 Disposed of under direction of Maj. Tasker Bliss, commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. A. Quantity and kind purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] For use in the offices of the civil gov- ernment at Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Demitrio Castillo, civil governor of the province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Demitrio Castillo, civil governor of the province of Santiago de Cuba. Labor included in amount of bill. 1900. Mar. 7. Bartolome Mestre 500 blank forms $4.00 25 envelopes... .20 4 reams paper 16.00 12 sheets satin paper 1.20 400 blank forms. 400 envelopes... 8.00 1 bottle stamping ink .47 $29.87 12 .do 500 blank forms 4 reams paper Lino Arrate 25 locks. 4.60 16.00 20.60 .do 7.00 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 87 ..do For use in the office of the secret po- lice department at Santiago de Cuba. .do Disposed of by Demitrio Castillo, civil governor of the province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Francisco Gutierrez, chief of secret police, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by Francisco Gutierrez, chief of secret police, Santiago de Cuba. Quantity of pencils and penholders purchased not stated. Disposed of by Francisco Gutierrez, chief of secret police, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Francisco Gutierrez, chief of secret police, Santiago de Cuba. Quantity pens not stated. Disposed of by Francisco Gutierrez, chief of secret police, Santiago de Cuba. Jose V. Castro 1 bookcase $17.00 1 writing table. 8.00 1 office chair. 5.00 30.00 do Gutierrez Bros. 12 sheets carbon paper. 1.20 1 typewriter ribbon... 1.50 1 ream paper. 4.00 1 box pens. .70 7.40 17 Bartolome Mestre 1 ream paper. 4.50 liter ink .75 2 sheets blotting paper. .30 Pencils and penholders .50 ..do .do Quantity of stamps and soap pur- chased not stated. Carriage hire included in amount of bill. 1 blank book 2.70 ..do 1 bottle mucilage. .45 ..do Steel pens .50 .do 1 rubber eraser .30 ..do 10.00 1 seal .75 24 pencils. 2.30 1 bottle red ink 50 12 penholders 60 12 erasers. 4.80 ream paper 2.00 2 bottles mucilage. .60 1 quire paper .10 18 paper file cases 9.00 20.65 For use in the offices of the treasurer of finance, Santiago de Cuba. Tomas Arredondo Jose Rey Manuel Grau Jose Martinez Salustiano Gonzales 2 rubber seals.. liter ink 1 Eureka case 2 boxes pens.. 1.20 .do 1 rubber seal 2.00 .do Postage stamps and soap 17.95 ..do 1.60 .do $0.60 .90 12 pencils.. .45 ream paper 2.85 1 vara oilcloth. .60 100 envelopes.. 45 1 sheet blotting paper .10 1 bottle mucilage.. .10 Feb. 28 88 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the offices of assistant treas- urer of finance, Manzanillo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. For use in the offices of assistant treas- urer of finance at Guantanamo, Province of Santiago de Cuba. For use in the offices of the assistant treasurer of finance at Baracoa, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by M. A. Tirado, assistant treasurer of finance, Manzanillo. Disposed of by Alberto C. Jane, assist- ant treasurer of finance at Guanta- namo, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Rafael G. Legra, assist- ant treasurer of finance at Baracoa, province of Santiago de Cuba. 15.00 For use in offices of assistant treasurer of finance at Holguin, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Antonio Aguilera, assistant treasurer of finance at Holguin, Santiago de Cuba. For use in office of treasurer of | Disposed of by B. J. Bueno, assistant finance at Santiago de Cuba. treasurer of finance, Santiago de Cuba. 1900. Feb. 28 Salustiano Gonzales. 1 roll marline 1 box assorted pens. $0.15 60 $6.80 Aders & Co 2 reams paper 1 liter ink 8.70 1.30 10.00 Ernesto de las Cuevas 2 reams paper 8.00 10 sheets blotting paper 1.50 12 pencils.. .50 10.00 Jose Batancourt 3 reams paper 12.00 100 envelopes. .60 1 bottle ink. 70 3 sheets blotting paper 25 1 box fasteners 50 1 box wafers.. .95 For use in the fiscal's office of the superior court (audiencia) of San- tiago de Cuba. For use in the offices of the superior court of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Rafael M. Portuondo, fiscal of superior court, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Urbano Sanchez Hecha- varria, president of the superior court of Santiago de Cuba. Do. 6 | Francisco Vincent. Mar. 6 Feb. 28 Gutierrez Bros. 1 iron safe 275.00 1 duster $0.75 5 law books 15.25 1 bottle red ink. .25 6 pencils.. .25 1 ream paper 4.00 20.50 29 | Daniel Fajardo Ortiz Juan E. Ravelo. 1,000 blank forms. 11.00 1,020 blank forms. $11.00 1 rubber seal. 4.00 15.00 Valiente & Co 2 cans mineral oil 4.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 68 Gutierrez Bros. Bartolome Mestre 28 Juan E. Ravelo. 6 brooms.. 1 blanket.. 6 rolls marline. •riri 1.80 1.00 .60 3 bars soap. 1.50 3 reams paper 10. 20 2 dusters. 1.50 20.60.....do Do. 1 key ring .10 1 law book. 1.50 1 calendar .05 2 writing cases 3.50 1 file box .50 3 portfolios 3.10 3 blank books. 3.70 1 water deposit. 3.50 1 pair scissors. .50 3 cakes soap .15 1 looking-glass .30 10 quires paper 1 blank form • 50 .05 1 inkstand. .50 2 penholders .15 ream typewriter paper 1.50 6 pencils. .25 1 box pens. .60 20.45 500 blank forms Blank forms and thread 5.00 5.38 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli.. 2 reams paper 1 bottle ink. $4.50 .55 For use in the offices of the superior | Disposed of by Urbano Sanchez Hech- court (audiencia) of Santiago de Cuba. .do For use in the office of judge of first | instance, southern district, at San- tiago de Cuba. 5.05.....do 9.00 For use in office of the judge of first instance, northern district. at San- tiago de Cuba. ..do ararria, president of superior court (audiencia) of Santiago de Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Jose V. Tapia, judge of first instance, southern district, San- tiago de Cuba. Quantity not speci- fied. Disposed of by Jose V. Tapia, judge of first instance, southern district, San- tiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Sixto J. Vasconcello, judge of first instance, northern dis- trict, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Gutierrez Bros. 3 reams paper Enrique Veranes Catasus Bros. 1 writing table 10.00 300 envelopes... $2.40 2 reams paper 10.00 2 spools cotton thread .20 406 postage stamps. 4.06 Fernande F. de Cordova Blank forms. 16.66 For use in office of judge of first in- stance at Bayamo, province of San- tiago de Cuba. 6.00 For use in office of judge of first in- stance of Manzanillo, in Santiago de Cuba Province. Disposed of by Mariano Vilar, judge of first instance at Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba province. Disposed of by Manuel Fuentes, judge of first instance, Manzanillo, San- tiago de Cuba province. • 90 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Feb. 28 Salustiano Gonzalez 4 reams paper $9.50 1 box penholders. Wafers. .60 .56 999 Garriga & Co Domingo Abril Jose Betancourt For use in office of judge of first in- stance of Manzanillo, in Santiago de Cuba Province. ..do .do Disposed of by Manuel Fuentez, judge of first instance, Manzanillo, Santi- ago de Cuba Province. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Fuentes, judge of first instance, Manzanillo, San- tiago de Cuba province. Quantity not specified. $10.66 3 reams paper 10.50 · 1 portfolio 3.50 1 box pens. 1.00 200 official envelopes 1.06 12 sheets blotting paper 60 16.66 1 inkstand. 5.00 1 duster 1.50 100 blank forms 5.00 1 bottle mucilage. 50 12 pencils. 80 1 paper cutter 1.26 • 4 sheets blotting paper .50 1 portfolio 1.60 16.16 1 bottle mucilage. 3 reams paper 200 envelopes. 1 box wafers. 2 bottles ink. 3 sheets blotting paper [ 2 pencil cases. Mar. 7 Bartolome Mestre ream paper For use in the office of judge of first | instance of Guantanamo, in San- tiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Gonzalez Perez, judge of first instance of Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba. .10 12.00 1.20 1.00 1.40 .25 .05 16.00 Gutierrez Bros. 1 steel eraser $1.00 For use in office of judge of first in- stance of Baracoa, Santiago de Cuba province. Disposed of by Rodriguez Portuondo, judge of first instance of Baracoa, Santiago de Cuba province. Bill paid, $16.66. 2.50 For use in office of judge of first in- stance of Holguin, in Santiago de Cuba province. For use in office of department of forests, Santiago de Cuba province. Disposed of by Edgard Diaz, judge of first instance of Holguin, Santiago de Cuba province. Bill paid, $16.66. Disposed of by Jose Portuondo, Ta- mayo, chief engineer, department of forests, Santiago de Cuba prov- ince. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 91 1 blank book 1.00 2.00 .do Do. 13 Antonio Veloso. Jose Martinez Gutierrez Bros.. Soler, Lanes & Co 2 writing tables 21.50 ..do Do. 1 rubber seal 1.50 ..do Do. 2 portfolios 5.00 ..do Do. 1 filtering stone $2.25 1 earthen jar 1.25 4 glass tumblers 60 1 tray. 50 1 enameled-iron pitcher .30 4.90 .do Feb. 28 Do. Gutierrez Bros. 1 liter ink 1.10 1 pair scissors. .60 1 lithographic pen. .05 1.75 Mar. 15 Enrique Lopez Gutierrez Bros. 1 encyclopedia book. 17.00 3 reams paper For use in the department of mines, Santiago de Cuba province. Disposed of by E. Aguilera, chief engi- neer, department of mines, Santiago de Cuba province. Do. · $13.00 700 envelopes. 3.30 1 box pens. .70 12 pencils.. .60 12 penholders .60 12 spools cotton thread. 1.20 1 liter ink 1.10 1 pair scissors. 60 6 bottles mucilage. .60 6 assorted rulers.. 3.30 6 sheets blotting paper • .60 1 package needles 1 rubber eraser 2 almanacs 3 paper weights 2 wastebaskets 4 writing cases • .10 .15 1.40 2.10 1.60 5.00 2 dusters. 1.20 3 bars sealing wax. 30 1 box paper fasteners. 30 1 bottle red ink. .25 6 blank books 3.70 6 blank forms .30 1 bottle stamping ink .30 6 glass goblets 1.50 1 box soap .50 1 water bucket 60 1 enameled pitcher. 25 6 plates 60 3 towels. 75 1 lock. .50 1 penknife 1 broom 5 inkstands 1.00 .30 3.00 92 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the office of the institute in the city of Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascias, director of institute of Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. Gutierrez Bros. 1 sponge 1 box chalk. 2 packages paper $0.15 .40 1.40 $53.25 Goya Gonzalez & Co. 12 varas woolen fringe. 2 spools cotton thread 1 table cover.. 3.60 .10 5.00 8.70 .do Morales & Co Jose Martinez Daniel Fajardo Ortiz Justo Solorzano. 4 Leslauche batteries 4 packages ammonia salts • 8.00 .40 8.40 .do 1 metal seal.. 600 blank forms Postage stamps.. 4.00 18.00 .do .do 2.00 ..do Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascias, director of institute of Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascias, director of institute of Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. .do Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascias, director of institute of Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascaro, director of the institute at Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. Jose Duany Jose Martinez Ramon Felin. Lorenzo Coll. 1 door 7.00 .do Do. 5 rubber seals.. 3.00 ..do Do. 17 varas woolen damask 18.70 .do Do. 17 burners $5.95 25 pounds carbide 1.75 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 7.70 .do Do. 2 spanners. 1.40 .do Do. 3 bottles Japanese gold. 1.05 .do Do. 1 can putty .20 .do Do. 1 package wire nails .10 do Do. 3 unions .60 .do Do. 2 pounds Roman cement. .10 .do Do. Date. 13 1900. Mar. 15 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 93 Varnish .15 do Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascaro, director of the institute at Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. Quantity not speci- fied. Disposed of by Guillermo Fernandez Mascaro, director of the institute at Santiago de Cuba, province of San- tiago de Cuba. 1 ounce purpurine .25 ..do 5 iron rings. .50 .do 2 covers .10 .do 4 nipples .20 .do 1 bronze lyre 2.25 do 358 feet iron pipe. 17.90 .do · 33 elbows... 1.65 .do 12 T's.... .60 .do 27.05 Ramon G. Castillo.. 1 acetyline-gas apparatus 2 pounds carbide clacium 48.18 .14 48.32 Feb. 28 Bartolome Mestre 5 paper files 1.75 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. ..do For use in office of the department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. Disposed of by J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer of department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. Jose Martinez Juan Ravelo... Gutierrez Bros. 2 rubber seals - 3.00 do .. 400 thumb tacks. 4.50 .do · 1 pastel point……. $0.20 do 6 brushes 1.20 .do 1 liter ink 1.10 .do 2 bottles mucilage. .30 .do Envelopes.. .10 .do Mar. 13 Aders & Co 2 cakes soap. .20 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer of department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer of department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. 1 box pens. .70 ..do 6 pencils. .30 .do Do. 1 bottle red ink 25 .do Do. 2 rubber erasers .30 .do Do. ream paper 2.50 do Do. 7.15 1 writing desk. 24.00 .do Do. 1 call bell 11.00 .do Do. 1 portfolio.. 4.50 .do Do. 1 paper file 5.00 do Do. 2 dusters.. .95 .do Do. 2 hatracks. 2 wastebaskets 1.40 .do Do. 3.10 .do Do. 94 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 13 Aders & Co 1 paper weight. $1.25 For use in office in the department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by J. M. Portundo, chief engineer of department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. 5 rulers.. 2.40 do 1 square rule .40 ..do 2 penwipers .70 .do 1 blotting pad 1.00 ..do $55.70 Juan Pablo Cruz 2 locks. 3.50 do Do. Do. Do. 33.80 ..do 22.50 For use by the keeper of the light- house in the port of Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer of department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Labor in- cluded in amount of bill. Disposed of by J. M. Portuondo, chief engineer of department of public works at Santiago de Cuba, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by M. Plana, mayor of Ba- yamo, province of Santiago de Cuba. Enrique Veranes. 2 bookcases. Aders & Co. 4 cuspidors $3.50 1 pair scissors 1.25 ! 4.75 do Feb. 28 Virginio Porro. 4 rawhide chairs 20.00 1 frame.. 2.50 Jan. 31 Pablo Gouyormet. 657 schoolbooks 68.51 756 Garnier copy books. 18.90 18 small slates. .09 87.50 For use in the public schools of Baya- mo, province of Santiago de Cuba. Jose S. Gonzalez 8 writing tables 56.00 8 blackboards 56.00 20 benches. 66.00 8 armchairs 36.00 8 chairs. 9.04 8 water stands, complete. 24.00 8 washstands. 8.00 8 clocks 36.00 8 school benches 64.00 8 school desks 64.00 8 door screens 64.00 483.04 For use in public schools of Holguin, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Francisco Fernandez, mayor of Holguin, province of San- tiago de Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 95 Disposed of by Ricardo Lartorio, mayor. W. Infante 8 wash basins.. 4.40 8 pitchers.... 2.00 8 double blocks 7.20 200 varas sisal rope 1.60 8 zinc baskets 4.40 24 water tumblers 4.00 24 towels 5.00 24 curtains 27.00 8 earthen jars 1.00 56.60 .do Luis Benitez. 4 zinc buckets Do. 2.20 100 varas sisal rope 1.53 3.73 do Jose S. Betancourt. 214 schoolbooks Do. 30.00 335 spelling books 5.58 114 arithmetic tables 1.90 130 copy books 4.33 50 envelopes. Mar. 14 Tomas Magarino ream paper 12 slates 7 boxes pens.. 106 penholders 132 inkstands.. 60 schoolbooks 2.00 .30 1.50 4.20 1.32 5.50 56.63 .do Do. 9.00 1 box pens. .40 1 bottle ink .60 10.00 Martin Bim 134 schoolbooks. For use in the public schools of Gi- bara, province of Santiago de Cuba. 14.95 36 penholders .55 3 boxes pens.. 1.20 1 liters ink. 1.80 204 copy books. 6.00 1 ream paper 1.60 36 spelling books 60 12 sticks chalk .15 1 book, dictionary 2.00 7 Martin Bim 28.85 .do 47 schoolbooks Do. 4.10 24 copy books.. · 60 24 spelling books .30 5.00 For use in public schools of Fray Bonito, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Ricardo Lartorio, may- or of Gibara, Santiago de Cuba, province. 47 schoolbooks 4. 10 24 copy books .60 24 spelling books .30 5.00 For use in public schools of Cantim- plora, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do. 96 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the public schools of Gibara, province of Santiago de Cuba. .do Disposed of by Ricardo Lartorio, may- or of Gibara, Santiago de Cuba, province. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Lartorio, may- or of Gibara, Santiago de Cuba province; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Ricardo Lartorio, may- or of Gibara, Santiago de Cuba. province. Do. 1900. Mar. 10 Juan Camps 3 ounces worsted $0.60 2 varas cotton duck .70 12 needles .30 6 spools cotton thread. 60 12 crochet needles. 50 $2.70 13 Rafael Marques 72 tin cups. Sponges 2.40 .50 1 broom .30 do do 1 metal faucet. .90 4.10 Vega & Brother 8 varas canvas. 1.60 48 skeins embroidery_thread 1.20 6 spools cotton thread .60 48 embroidery needles. .80 10 papers sewing needles. 1.00 4 ounces worsted 1.60 10 varas fine cloth. 2.80 1 box colored thread 40 10.00 do Feb. 28 Francisco Infante 100 school tables. 500.00 102 school benches 357.00 12 teachers' desks.. 108.00 16 blackboards 80.00 20 rawhide chairs. 25.00 10 teachers' tables 60.00 1 earthen jar 6.00 1, 136.00 Jan. 31 Lorenzo Dueral & Co.. 144 copy books.. 4.20 120 schoolbooks 19.65 3 boxes pens. 1.80 60 quires paper. 3.00 4 liters ink. 4.00 6 pounds chalk. .60 36 arithmetic tables 75 Do. For use in public schools of Bayamo, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Manuel Planas, mayor of Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba prov- ince. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 97 3 penholders Slate crayons. • 60 .40 Feb. 28 | Francisco Rodriguez ream paper 1 bottle ink. 1.20 .80 2.00 35.00 For use in the public schools of Puerto Padre, province of Santiago de Cuba. For use in public schools at Caney, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by M. Lechuga, mayor of Puerto Padre, Santiago de Cuba province; quantity not stated. Disposed of by M. Lechuga, mayor of Puerto Padre, Santiago de Cuba province. Disposed of by Estanislao Quintana, mayor of Caney, Santiago de Cuba province. Jan. 31 Salustiano Gonzalez.. 108 schoolbooks 15.40 144 copy books. 3.60 1 liter ink 1.00 20.00 For use in public schools of Niquero, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Dominador de la Guar- dia, mayor of Niquero, Santiago de Cuba province. Feb. 28 Manual Villar. 18 school desks 135.00 12 benches. 21.00 5 blackboards complete 15.50 5 teachers' writing tables. 40.00 80 stools 40.00 10 hatracks 7.00 4 water stands, complete 10.00 3 earthen jars 3.00 6 chairs.. 6.60 5 dusters. 5.00 5 watering pots. 2.50 5 brooms. 1.00 286.60 Do. Oscar Canamero. 2 wash basins. 1.00 6 tumblers. .50 4 sponges .80 6 brooms 1.35 2 buckets, complete 1.70 · 2 towels 3 enameled pitchers. 12 bottles ink. .60 .70 1.00 72 copy books 1.80 Angel Tamayo 48 crayons .50 9.95 ..do Do. 200 feet lumber. 9.00 180 palm leaves. 5.40 3 locks. 3.20 19 pounds iron nails. 1.45 19.05 ..do Jan. 31 Pablo Deas Writing paper 9.00 For use in public schools at Sagua de Tanamo, province of Santiago de Cuba. Do.. Disposed of by Bartolome Garcia, mayor of Tanamo, Santiago de Cuba province. 11164—x x—————7 98 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Jan. 31 Pablo Deas Schoolbooks $6.20 2 boxes pens. 2.00 Pencils, crayons, penholders, and ink. 2.80 do For use in public schools at Sagua de Tanamo, province of Santiago de Cuba. .do Disposed of by Bartolome Garcia, mayor of Tanamo, Santiago de Cuba province; quantity of books and paper purchased not stated. Disposed of by Bartolome Garcia, mayor of Tanamo, Santiago de Cuba province. Disposed of by Bartolome Garcia, mayor of Tanamo, Santiago de Cuba province; quantity not specified. $20.00 Mar. 31 Santiago Valls. 2 blackboards 10.00 9 writing tables 44.00 12 school benches 48.00 1 water deposit 1.00 4 hatracks. 14.00 2 water stands, complete 22.00 2 bookcases. 22.00 2 screens. 6.00 4 teacher's desks 33.00 200.00 For use of public schools of Cobre, province of Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Bartolome Falcon, mayor of Cobre, Santiago de Cuba province. Feb. 28 285 28 Francisco Gutierrez. Gutierrez Bros. 1 bottle ink 24 penholders 12 slates 1 pound chalk. 1 box pens. 24 schoolbooks 2.70 1.00 .50 1.20 10 • .75 6. 25 ...do Do. 12 schoolbooks. 1.50 30 slates 3.00 25 bottles ink. 1.25 1 box chalk .50 6.25 do Do. 28 Santiago Valls. 96 schoolbooks 10.60 12 slates .90 1 bottle ink. 1.00 12.50 ..do Do. 28 do 96 schoolbooks 10.40 1 pound chalk. .10 1 ream paper 2.00 12.50 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 99 28 | Salustiano Gonzalez. 358 schoolbooks 138 spelling books Total 44.05 For use in public schools of Manza- | nillo, province of Santiago de Cuba. ..do Disposed of by Jose F. Beldo, acting mayor of Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba province. Do. 2.30 252 arithmetic tables 4.20 do 18 sheets drawing models 3.75 .do • 690 copy books. 17.25 do 2 reams paper 8 blank books School material 7.00 do 8.70 ..do 10.00 .do 1 pair compasses 2 sponges 32 pounds chalk 4 liters ink. 9 bottles ink.. 10 boxes assorted pens 2 brooms 2 earthen jars 2 cans mineral oil Do. Do. Do. Do. 1.00 .do .20 do Do. Disposed of by Jose F. Beldo, acting mayor of Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba province; quantity and vari- ety not specified. Disposed of by Jose F. Beldo, acting mayor of Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba province. Do. 1.60 .do Do. 5.40 do Do. 4.00 do Do. 6.30 .do Do. · 60 do Do. 3.00 .do Do. 3.70 do Do. 2.00 do Do. 2.40 do Do. 1.60 do do 1.20 .do .do Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose F. Beldo, acting mayor of Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba province; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Jose F. Beldo, acting mayor of Manzanillo, Santiago de Cuba province. 162 penholders 72 bottles ink.. 48 pencils.. 24 slates Slate pencils. 12 water pitchers. 1.20 131.45 3, 718.81 100 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William E. Race, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Gibara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. 1900. Mar. 16 F. Cumplido Material. $9.50 For improvements at the custom- Quantity purchased not specified. house, Gibara. 21 First Lieut. J. De Lafitte, 1 clothes rack 1.50 ..do First U. S. Infantry. 31 Felix Cuesta Polanco. 12 signs.. $2.00 2 reams paper 8.00 • 50 blank forms. 1.00 11.00 For office use at the custom-house, Gibara. 31 Rey Brother & Co 2 locks and 4 keys 5.00 1 chain bolt .30 1 package tacks .15 1 lamp. 1.10 6.55 For repairs at custom-house, Gibara.. 31 Martin Bim. 1 box fasteners .40 11 meters paper 90 10 reams blotting paper 75 bottle copying ink 70 6 pencils.. 70 400 blank forms 21.50 12 clips .20 1 bottle red ink. .50 1 bottle mucilage. .50 23 blank books 10.90 2 reams writing paper .50 50 envelopes.. .20 37.35 Supplies for custom-house, Gibara………. 31 Goitia & Co. 2 blocks 2.25 1 broom .40 Total 2.65 Repairs and supplies 68.55 [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 9 Rambla & Bonza 6,000 blank forms. $39.00 For use of the department of chari- ties and hospitals, office of the mili- tary governor of Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. William V. Richards, assistant adjutant-gen- eral U. S. Volunteers, Habana, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 101 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pasa Caballos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 31 Antonio Villares Eusebio Vallo Garriga & Figueros. 47 piles 59 sacks lime $7.05 Applied to construction of roads and improvement to grounds at Pasa Caballos. 28. 61 Applied to construction of new set of officers' quarters at Pasa Caballos. 610.99 .do Applied to construction of roads and improvement of grounds at Pasa Caballos, Cuba. Applied to construction of water-sup- ply system at Pasa Caballos, Cuba. 24,050 feet lumber 10 sacks lime $602.99 8.00 4,200 feet lumber. 105.00 H, W. Klittke & Co. 3 nippers 4 L's $1.71 2.30 12 pounds flange. 1.50 · 6 paper files .72 4 T's .95 12 pounds flange. 1.44 1 bushing. .25 8.87 Olascraga & Soto 4 cans red, cut. 4.52 4 tank screws.. 4.00 4 elbows .40 1 valve.. 1.25 5 reducers .50 3 tank screws. 3.00 10 pounds wire 80 3 cans paint 3.39 1 rasp. .60 36 machine bolts 3.60 22.06 6 feet wire screening .80 1 grinding stone.. 1.56 1 crank .75 477 pounds nails. 18. 19 8 hand-made nuts .80 12 door locks 5.50 22.10 Applied to construction of new set of officers' quarters at Pasa Caballos, Cuba. 12 chain bolts 1.75 24 plain bolts. 1.50 12 foot bolts .90 24 window fasteners. 2.00 36 door hooks. 1.20 12 cupboard catches 1.75 102 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pasa Caballos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 31 Olascraga & Soto 36 porcelain knobs 60 hinges $1.50 5. 25 $21.35 | Applied to construction of barracks and quarters at Pasa Caballos, Cuba. Garcia & Alburne Eusibio Vallo. Manuel Urguiga Olascoaga & Soto. 40 sacks lime 5,500 bricks.. 100 sacks lime 22.80 88.00 110.80 57.00 ..do ..do 6 shower baths 12.00 Applied to construction of water sup- ply at Pasa Caballos, Cuba. 24 hinges $1.00 40 packages tacks. 2.00 200 pounds cotton waste. 22.00 6 cans machine oil. 19.50 1 iron.. .50 4 cans paint 7.68. 15 pounds green paint. 1.69 29 assorted iron bolts 2.90 57.27 Applied to construction of barracks and quarters at Pasa Caballos, Cuba. Total 1,063. 10 $0.60 Drawing pins .15 1 cloth cover case 1.00 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 11 M. Alonzo Vazquez. Postage stamps.. For use in the university at Habana do .do Quantity not stated; disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-gen- eral of finance at Habana, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. 3 brooms 1.80 do Do. 1 bottle ink.. 1.25 .do Do. 2 watering pots. 1.20 .do Do. 1 floor brush. .30 .do Do. 3 sponges 90 .do Do. $7.20 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 Remington typewriter 112.00 1 desk 50.00 1 chair, No. 30 8.00 1 Remington stand. 3.00 173.00 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 103 N. Gelats & Co. 45 volumes books, science.. 50.81 For the use of the School of Arts and Trades at Habana, Cuba. Do. Widow of Zapata & Sons 9 packages flint paper, assorted $6.30 25 kilos cotton waste 7.00 15 gallons eclipse oil.. 15.00 15 pounds manila paper 1.50 134 sheets iron. - 2 drawer locks. 30 hammers 5.36 .60 24 spring meters. 9.00 18.00 66 dividers 29.25 18 squares, No. 6.. 2.62 96 assorted files. 23.00 12 keys 1.00 1 package brass bolt rings. .90 10 pounds steel, sheets 1.20 22 pounds treenails... 2.64 6 kilos white glue 3.00 2 iron planes 1.20 6 lamp wicks. 1.00 15 gallons mineral oil 6.00 18 screw-drivers 4.50 1 package brass rivets .40 6 brooms, No. 8.. 3.00 5 kilos grease. 1.25 2 carpenter's squares. 1.00 Spanish gold. 144.72 Reduced to U. S. currency 13.02 131.70 ...do Do. Planiol & Cagiga.. Rambla & Bonza 500 blank forms 2 cutting rules.. 1,600 feet lumber 58.80 .do Do. · $3.00 1.00 1 edge rubber rule.. 1.25 2 blank books 2.25 14 reams blank paper. 5.55 3 colored pencils .30 6 sheets blotting paper .60 2 boxes steel pens 1.30 100 envelopes. 40 1 reel thread 25 3 No. 3 penholders. 30 16.20 For the use of the treasury of finance at Habana, Cuba. Do. 100 large envelopes.. 1.00 2 penwipers 1.00 1 bottle ink.. .90 4 boxes paper fasteners. 1.60 12 table carpets. 4.80 12 Eagle lead pencils. 1.00 100 envelopes... 1.00 1 ream foolscap paper 3.00 104 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Mar. 11 Rambla & Bonza Articles. 2 balls twine thread. $0.60 Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1 caoutchouc rule 6 sheets blotting paper 1 almanac · 1.50 · .60 1.50 $18.50 For the use of the treasury of finance | Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, at Habana, Cuba. treasurer-general of finance at Ha- P. P. Elejalde & Co.. Rambla & Bonza 1 revolving armchair. 2 blank books 9.25 ..do bana, Cuba. Do. $12.00 4 pocketbooks 4.40 1 ream invoice paper. 4.45 20.85 M. Pulido 12 Eagle lead pencils.. Do. .75 12 penholders .75 500 stamped envelopes 3.50 3 quires manila paper .90 4,000 blank forms... 9.00 2 balls pack thread. .50 3,000 blank forms and 2 models 3.50 18.90 Marcos Salmon For use in the office of secretary of justice of the island of Cuba, at Habana. Do. Jose Lopez. M. Ruiz & Co Feb. 3 Jose Lopez. Ice 1.82 Postage stamps. 1.42 500 envelopes.. 3.25 17 volumes Scevola. 6.49 33.40 .do do Do. Do. 3 reams paper $11.50 1 box pens. .60 1 bottle ink. 1.20 1 quire blotting paper. 40 1 blotter. 70 2 blank forms .20 1 daybook 2.06 16.66 For the use of the office of the fac- ulty of science at Habana, Cuba. Do. 12 boxes erasers 4.00 6 sheets blotting paper .50 2 brass seals 21.20 4 blank books 16.00 20 blocks 2.00 43.70 For use in the office of the secretary of public instruction at Habana, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 105 Rafael de Arazoza.. Harris Bros. & Co 3 Francisco Xigues. Mar. 3 Rafael de Arazoza. Domingo Balbi. Harris Bros. & Co 5 Jose Huguet. 1 law book 1 box carbon paper. 1 bottle machine oil. 200,000 blank forms and 1,500 blank forms.. 1,000 neighborhood poll books. 12 cases.. 1 Remington typewriter. 1 typewriter desk. 1 chair. 2 reams paper. 900 sheets paper 2 balls thread 6.00 ..do Do. $5.00 .35 5.35 .do Do. 1,300.00 For use in the office of the secretary Do. of state and government at Ha- bana, Cuba. 69.00 ..do Do. 21.09 .do Do. $112.00 37.50 8.00 157.50 For use in the office of the treasury at Habana, Cuba. Do. 12.00 8.00 .30 2 skeins twine. .40 20.70 For the use of the supreme court of the island of Cuba. Do. M. Ruiz & Co. 1 box clamps .50 2,000 sheets paper 15.00 2 boxes hooks 1.20 1 bottle mucilage. .60 1 penknife. 2.25 1 box pencils 50 6 table carpets. 2.60 1 quire manila paper. .50 100 envelops.. 1.50 6 reels thread 1.50 1 box pens. .60 1 inkstand and ink. 1.80 28.55 .do Gumersindo Novoa.. 1 duster 2.10 .do 1 broom .55 ..do 6 cakes soap .36 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 2 towels 1.10 ...do 1 blanket. .44 Soap... .15 2 packages toilet paper. .30 5.00 do .do For cleaning floor; for the use of the supreme court of the island of Cuba. ...do Do. Do. Quantity not stated; disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, at Ha- bana, Cuba. Do. Ruiz & Bro 24 pencils.. 1.65 16 penholders .90 4 boxes pens. 3.20 1 glass inkstand 3.00 4 pen racks 1.60 5 blotting pads 3.50 106 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. 5 sponge cups.. $1.50 Date. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Mar. 5 Ruiz & Bro Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. 1 bottle ink. 1.00 6 erasers. 1.50 3 sheets blotting paper .20 5 ink pads 6.25 5 steel erasers 5.00 6 rulers. 3.75 4 bottles paste 1.00 5 pen wipers 3.75 6 paper baskets. 6.00 4 iron paper weights 1.60 6 wire table baskets 3.00 2 call bells.. 3.50 5 boxes pens. 1.00 1 bottle red ink. .75 1 ledger book. 1 daybook 3 feather dusters. 2 paper files. 1.25 1.50 4.00 .80 4 paper fasteners. 1.55 1 rubber band .35 1 ream writing paper. 3.75 Spanish gold 66.85 Reduced to U. S. currency $60.78 For the use of the office of the com- Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, mission of light-houses. treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. Ramiro de la Riva 12 towels $5.25 2 brushes 2.00 3 cakes soap .40 7.65 ..do Do. Benito Alvarez & Co 1 iron safe 37.10 6 brooms. 5.00 6 sponges 1.00 1 water deposit 6.50 1 floor mop .70 2 buckets 1.35 1 iron table. 5.25 1 chimney sweeper. 1.15 4 pasteboard spittoons. 2.00 2 nickel spittoons 4.25 Spanish gold. 65.80 Reduced to U. S. currency 59.22 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 107 Calderon & Co. 4 seals $5.25 200 blank cards and 6,000 sheets writ- ing paper 14.75 20.00 ..do Do. 6 J. Borbolla. 1 writing table. 15.00 2 chairs. 3.80 18.80 For use in the office of the secretary of public works at Habana, Cuba. Do. Champion & Pascual. 4,000 letter heads, 500 envelopes.... 61.50 500 sheets Japanese paper, 500 en- velopes to match.. 22.50 2 reams typewriter paper. 4.76 12 stenographers' notebooks. 1.20 89.96 .do Do. M. Ruiz & Co 2 reams writing paper 8.50 2 date seals 24.00 5 boxes writing paper 8.75 1,500 sheets official paper. 8.25 2 chamois leathers 1.30 500 sheets typewriting paper 23.75 12 boxes pens. 5.76 3 bottles ink. 3.00 3 quires manila paper 2.00 2 ruled blank books 22.00 1 rubber seal 1.50 13 portfolios 5.75 1 index book 3.75 500 blank forms 4.00 4 boxes metal polish. 1.25 2 blotting pads 1.75 6 reels thread 1.20 6 boxes labels 2.00 3 portfolios 1.80 1 pair Rodgers scissors. 1.50 1 punch 2.00 133.81 For use in the office of the secretary of state and government at Habana, Do. Cuba. Fernando Cabrera.. C. W. F. Neely.. Benito Alvarez & Co.. S. Figueroa.. Widow of Chao & Sons Jose Lopez. Torreolla & Lopez. Harris Bros. & Co 2 text-books 14 door locks and 14 door plates. 5.60 .do Do. 1,000 official envelopes 6.50 .do Do. 2 water deposits and 2 iron tables. 36.00 .do Do. 1 index book ..... $10.00 1 ream Spanish paper 6.00 16.00 .do Do. 6.64 150 blank forms 2.00 8.64 .do Do. 3 law books 18.46 .do Do. O 650 blank forms 9.70 ..do Do. 2 reams writing paper. 4.00 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 5.00 Do. 108 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 3 Aniceto Rivas 1 box soap. $1.00 Sponges 2.00 Ice 2.40 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. For use in the office of the secretary of state and government at Habana, Cuba. .do Remarks. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. Quantity not stated; disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Habana, Cuba. Do. do $5.40 Manuel Novoa Brooms. 1.60 For use in the office of the treasury at Habana, Cuba. Do. Scrubbing blankets 1.00 .do Do. Scrubbing creoline 1.50 .do Do. Ice 2.50 .do 24 postage stamps 1.00 .do 7.60 Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. P. Fernandez & Co 4 reams writing paper. 14.75 1,000 sheets writing paper 5.00 6 quires writing paper.. 5.00 9 balls thread 2.10 4 boxes pens...... 2.20 2 packages pins .45 2 boxes rubber bands. .80 2 notebooks. .50 1 box pens and 100 envelopes. 1.75 1 box paper fasteners .20 1 box writing paper 1.00 · 1 box envelopes. .80 6 rules... 5.00 2 erasers. 3.00 12 pencils .55 25 sheets ruled paper. 4.50 12 sheets blotting paper .90 48.50 .do Do. 7 Carreno Bros 1 glass inkstand 2.00 2 blocks 1.20 1 bottle ink 1.00 1 box pens. .60 Spanish writing paper 1.50 4 pencils .20 6.50 For use in the office of the department of agriculture, industry, and com- merce of Matanzas. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 109 7 F. A. Betancourt. • 1 ream typewriter paper. 1.05 1 Star staple press; 500 staples. 1.50 2.55 For use in the office of inspector of railways at Habana, Cuba. Do. 1 No. 2 Densmore typewriter. 110.00 .do Do. P. Fernandez & Co 1 box paper fasteners. $0.75 ream ruled paper. 2.00 1 chamois 1.25 4.00 do Pedro Jose Imberno Feb. 7 P. Fernandez & Co Mar. 7 1 text-book 300 blank forms 50 envelopes.. ream paper 1 box pens. 1.00 .do ..do Do. Do. 2.75 For use in the office of inspector of mines at Habana, Cuba. Do. $0.25 2.00 1.00 1,000 blank forms. 9.00 12.25 For use in the office of the inspector- general of forests at Habana, Cuba. Do. 8 ..do 250 envelopes. 1.50 2,700 sheets writing paper 11.50 650 blank forms 6.00 ream stenographers' paper .75 1 brass seal 12.00 2 boxes pens... 1.10 1 bottle Stephens's ink .90 ream writing paper. 2.00 5 blocks 3.75 6 sheets blotting paper .50 2 pencils. .30 4 boxes paper fasteners 1.00 box carbon paper. 2.00 2 indelible pencils. .50 1 fountain pen 2.75 1 bottle red ink. .35 2 bottles paste .50 47.40 For the use of the office of director of public works at Habana, Cuba. Do. 8 Harris Bros. & Co. 2 Remington typewriters. 216.00 12 Delta erasers. 1.20 1 Remington ribbon. 1.00 1 ream paper 2.10 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 225.30 .do Do. 2 typewriter tables 16.00 16.00 .do 9 Felix de la Rios Ice 2.30 do 1 table brush .30 do 1 padlock. 1 sponge. .50 .do .30 do Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, Ha- bana, Cuba; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, Ha- bana, Cuba. Do. Do. 110 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Felix de la Rios. 1 floor scrubber. $0.40 2 glasses. Washing soap .80 .10 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 80 Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, Ha- bana, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, Ha- bana, Cuba; quantity not stated. For the use of the office of director of public works at Habana, Cuba. .do .do $4.70 C. Torre & Co 1 iron bucket .45 1 Yale lock.. 2.05 2 brass hooks .45 1 faucet 1.13 3 door knockers .45 1 padlock. .75 5.28 .do Emelio Nazabal 1 spirit lamp. 3 lamp wicks Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, Ha- bana, Cuba. 4.84 .60 1 lamp chimney 20 • 5.64 ....do Ruiz & Bros 18 lead pencils... Do. 1.35 6 rubber bands .30 3 packages pins.. .40 3 glass inkstands 3.25 2 pen wipers .80 2 desk pads. 2.00 2 paper weights .80 1 rule. 75 6 penholders .40 500 sheets writing paper. 3.50 1 rubber seal 1.50 1 box paper fasteners. 30 1 box sealing wax. 30 3 erasers 30 1 bottle Stafford's paste 50 1 bottle mucilage. 40 100 envelopes.. 40 1 notebook 20 2 reams Spanish paper. 7.75 1 soap box. 50 6 rolls toilet paper. 90 1 iron hook. 6 sheets blotting paper 1 paper case • 2.50 30 40 Date. Mar. 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 111 1 eraser 1 box pins Spanish gold .10 .20 30.10 Reduced U. S. currency 2.74 27.36 do Do. Widow of Jose Sarra & Son. 1 bottle chloroform acid. .50 1 bottle sulphuric acid.. 80 pound iodine potassium. 88 pound broxide manganese. 96 1 pound pumice stone. .10 3 rubber tubes... 1.20 12 assorted rubber stoppers.. .60 100 assorted cork stoppers. .25 1 demijohn distilled water. .10 Spanish gold. 4.49 Reduced U. S. currency. .61 3.88 Jose Quiros Milian. 1 sponge. For use of the faculty of pharmacy of the University of Habana, Cuba. Do. .40 1 feather duster. 1.90 1 bucket. 55 1 brush 1 blanket 1 paper basket. Widow of Jose Sarra & Son..] 4 ounces soap. .60 35 .85 4. 65 Do. .10 1 pound castile soap. .15 4 pounds rue .09 4 ounces scila bulbs .05 4 ounces elemi resin. .07 4 ounces tacamahaca resin. .20 4 ounces zedoaria .08 4 ounces galbanum gum. .20 4 ounces nutmegs .15 4 ounces dittany leaves. .15 4 ounces bay berry 08 1 pound carbonate magnesia. 20 1 pound benzoin.. 75 4 ounces balsam tolu 25 ounce extract herbane 10 ounce extract valerian .10 4 ounces cedronella leaves 09 4 ounces orange peel. .07 4 ounces citron peel. .13 4 ounces coriander .03 pound jalap powder. .12 4 ounces ammoniated resin 15 4 ounces aspergill .09 4 ounces betony leaves 10 112 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. Widow of Jose Sarra. 4 ounces leaves agrimony $0.05 4 ounces leaves ringwort. .05 4 ounces leaves tansy 10 4 ounces maidenhair .10 4 ounces leaves peppermint. .10 1 pound vaseline .30 1 ounce metallic iodine .35 1 bottle wine 45 2 pounds prepared lard. 1.00 1 pound olive oil 25 1 bottle liquid ammonia .25 ounce extract belladonna .10 4 ounces extract quinia powder. .20 4 ounces powder calisaya .25 4 pounds white sugar 40 4 ounces Ceylon cinnamon. .14 4 ounces Ceylon cinnamon powder. .17 1 bottle honey. .25 4 ounces chicory leaves .10 4 ounces ground aniseed .15 4 ounces sweet almonds. .10 4 ounces leaves stramonium .10 4 ounces nightshade.. .05 4 ounces poppy beans .07 4 ounces senna leaves .05 4 ounces absinthe flowers .09 4 ounces aspergill flowers .07 4 ounces thyme flowers .07 4 ounces St. John's wort flowers .08 4 ounces marjoram flowers. 09 4 ounces elder flowers... .07 4 ounces borage flowers .04 1 pound white gum arabic .90 2 ounces distilled water .10 4 ounces sulphate zinc .05 2 ounces sulphate sodium .15 pound sarsaparilla root. .10 4 ounces steel plugs .08 4 ounces Sydenhon laudanum 40 4 ounces incense powder .05 1 38-inch alcohol demijohn 3.30 4 ounces crude opium. 1.75 ounce opium powder pound copal resin 4 steel spatulas 1 24 div. delft. pill. .50 .18 75 .90 Date. Mar. 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 113 11164—x x———8 M. Ruiz & Co For use of the faculty of pharmacy of the University of Habana, Cuba. do Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez treasurer-general of finance, Ha- bana, Cuba. 1 demijohn distilled water 1.10 1 pound Rocamore soap 1 pound English lint .10 1.40 24 assorted pasteboard boxes .30 Spanish gold 21.25 Reduced to U. S. currency $18.35 24 paper fasteners $0.40 2 bottles ink. 1. 45 .do 2 boxes pens. 1 rubber eraser 2.20 do .50 .do 1.00 .do .20 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Labor included in same amount. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. 1 steel eraser Blotting paper 1 bottle mucilage. .15 do 2 sheets blotting paper .10 100 official envelopes. .70 1 box paper fasteners. .50 .do .do do Spanish gold 7.20 Reduced to U. S. currency Domingo Nunez. Severino Pascual 8 panes glass 1 French lock and 1 door knocker 6.54 14.46 1.86 Placed in skylights of laboratory Placed in the door of the pharmacy of same faculty. Francisco Diaz 70 yards iron pipes and 6 faucets.. 20.00 For water placed in the laboratory of same faculty. Do. 115 roofing flooring tiles. 14.00 For use of the faculty of pharmacy at the University of Habana, Cuba. Do. Manuel Johnson 2 blank books $1.80 2 punchers... 1.80 3 reams wrapping paper. 1.20 4.80 Less 5 per cent deducted .24 4.56 .do Do. Ruiz & Bro 430 sheets writing paper and 100 envelopes 8.60 1 call bell. 2.50 2 hooks .80 25 quires writing paper 2.50 1 portfolio 1.50 2 blocks .40 1 pen rack. .40 Spanish gold 16.70 Reduced to U. S. currency. 1.53 15. 17 .do Do. 114 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 9 Emilio Luengas. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 6,000 pounds rice 2,500 pounds sugar. 5,400 pounds potatoes. 550 pounds onions. 900 pounds coffee. $165.00 79.61 108.00 11.00 145.35 • 900 pounds codfish. 71.55 1,100 pounds pease. 50.05 500 pounds beans.. 11.60 1,100 pounds chick-pease 84.15 800 pounds lard. 65.20 400 pounds bacon 37.00 2,300 pounds corn. 31.63 2,000 pounds salt.. 16.50 1,632 cans condensed milk 167.40 360 bottles beer.. 40.20 12 boxes vermicelli. 13.20 50 pounds ground pepper. 4.50 16 strings garlic.. 3.60 2 demijohns vinegar. 2.60 25 pounds assorted spices. 2 cans olive oil. 3.75 4.70 $1,116.59 For the use of the inmates of the in- | Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, sane asylum at Ferro, Habana. treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. 3,672.22 kilograms bread. 294.09 .do Do. 5,188.1 kilograms beef. 1,660. 19 .do Do. 500 grams oxalic acid.. $0.18 .do Do. 3 kilograms muriatic acid. .75 do Do. 3 kilograms boric acid. .75 .do Do. 150 grams antipyrine. 1.20 do Do. D 1 kilogram citric acid. 1.30 do Do. 2 kilograms orange flower water. 1.50 do Do. 1 kilogram refined camphor. 1.20 .do Do. 4 pounds boric cotton 4.40 .do Do. 4 pounds absorbent cotton 2.40 do Do. 1 tin cod-liver oil... 1.60 do Do. 500 grams borate soda .16 do Do. 150 grams benz soda.. .50 .do Do. 120 grams bromide ammonia. .45 do Do. 2 kilograms bromide potassium 3.50 .do Do. 120 grams bromide soda 35 .do Do. 120 grams bichloride mercury .35 do Do. 120 grams citrate caffeine 3.50 .do Do. 60 grams pure caffeine 1.80 .do Do. 500 grams chlorate potash. .22 Do. Segundo Sampedro... Emiliano C. Ramos.. Manuel Johnson. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 115 33 grams chloride lime.... 1.98 do Do. 1 gallipot .70 do Do. 30 grams hydrochlorate quinine .75 do Do. 18 boxes coated capsules 1.20 do Do. 288 pasteboard cases. 3. 10 do Do. 250 grams extract quina. 1.65 do Do. 30 grams fluid extract opium .16 .do Do. 30 grams Bayer phenacetine .40 do Do. 4 ounces phosphate iron. 25 .do Do. 120 grams glucose 05 do Do. 1 kilogram glycerin .65 do Do. 500 grams gum 44 do Do. 1 kilogram powdered mustard .30 do Do. 60 grams lactate strontium 50 .do Do. 120 grams extract belladonna. 40 do Do. 120 grams extract jaborandi. 50 do Do. 24 hair brushes. .70 do Do. 30 grams sulphate quinine 1.00 do Do. 100 grams sulphonal 1.50 do Do. 150 grams salicilate bismuth .67 do Do. 60 grams tincture opium. 20 .do Do. 500 grams tincture valerian. .44 .do Do. 50 grams bayer trional. 3.00 do Do. 5 kilos white vaseline 2.50 do Do. 250 grams acetate ammonia .20 do Do. 250 grams Populeon ointment.. .30 .do Do. roll blistering plaster .40 .do Do. 2 china mortars 4.00 do Do. 1,000 K. & M. quinine pills 2.50 .do Do. 12 assay tubes .45 .do Do. 1 case tubes .70 For assay tubes; for use of the inmates of the insane asylum at Ferro, Ha- bana. Do. 12 Haggerty droppers 1 ream wrapping paper. 3 clinic thermometers. .35 For use of the inmates of the insane Do. asylum at Ferro, Habana. .35 .do Do. 1.25 do Do. 4 bottles morphine tablets. 1.00 .do Do. 60 grams bichloride tablets. .50 do Do. 2 drachms strychnine .40 .do Do. 61.55 2 pounds fluid extract quina 4.50 ..do Do. 2 Foucher tubes 6.00 For cleaning stomach; for use of the inmates of the insane asylum at Ferro, Habana. Do. 10.50 Discount .52 9.98 Emilio Luengas Jose Perpinan cask muscatel wine. 27.00 50 felt hats... $15.00 For use of the inmates of the insane asylum at Ferro, Habana. Do. 116 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 9 Jose Perpinan 50 straw hats. $6.50 48 wool pillows with slips 26.40 36 canvas cots 72.00 4 mattresses 5. 60 66 varas lawn cloth. 8.58 30 varas cotton cloth 3.00 $137.08 Emilio Luengas 74 pairs men's boots 9 boxes white soap. 2 pounds indigo 25 pounds starch 100.50 .do For use of the inmates of the insane Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, asylum at Ferro, Habana. treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana, Cuba. Do. $15.30 .16 1.62 47.08 .do Do. C. Torre & Co 48 lamp chimneys 24 lamp burners 12 tin lamps 3 lanterns complete 144 boxes matches. 6.00 · 2.50 2.50 4.50 1.25 20 boxes mineral oil. 65.00 81.75 ..do Do. Emilio Luengas Dirube & Varela. C. Torre & Co. 10 boxes mineral oil. 32.00 .do Do. 20 tons Cumberland coal 130.00 do Do. 12 tumblers... $1.75 144 tin plates 9.00 48 wooden spoons. 1.00 4 Cross keys 5.00 6 pounds red lead .48 3 pounds white lead. .30 300 feet iron tube. 21.00 1 water-closet complete 17.00 1 boxes glass panes. 13.50 20 yards wire netting. 8.00 4 zinc sheeting 8.00 8 pounds fence staples. .64 2 axes 2.00 2 rolls wire 9.00 2 barrels chalk 8.00 104.67 .do Do. Emilio Luengas 15 sponges 5.00 13 brooms 4.66 9.66 .do Do. 15 Ruiz & Bro 100 blank forms. 7.50 For the use of the supreme court of island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 117 Donato Guido 14 volumes law books СЛ 5 Hipolito Laferte. Tumblers, 1 tin cup, 1 waiter, 2 din- $4.90 ner plates. 21.90 do For the use of the office of the com- mission of light-houses at Habana. ..do Do. Quantity not stated. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity not stated; in same amount bill of labor included. For the use of the office of the secre- tary of agriculture, commerce, and industry, Habana, Cuba. ..do .do Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana; kind not stated. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana; quantity not stated. Postage stamps.. 1.21 6.11 12 Rodriguez & Reymunde.... 12 chairs.. 21.02 4 armchairs 15.47 .do 5 revolving chairs 34. 13 .do 2 washstands 33.22 do 1 umbrella stand 12.74 ..do 3 towel racks 3.00 do 19 locks. 6.60 do Tablecloth 16.00 .do 1 key and 1 door spring 4.00 .do 146. 18 Harris Bros. & Co. 2 boxes paper fasteners. 60 1 rubber bands 25 6 paper weights 1.50 P. Fernandez & Co 1 box pens. 2 paper weights 2 boxes pens.. 6 penholders 1.00 3 rubber penholders. 1.05 4.40 .do 2.00 2.00 2.40 2 erasers .50 - ream Spanish writing paper. 3.25 1 steel eraser 75 2 bottles ink. 1.20 1 box paper fasteners. .40 2 blank books 27.00 500 blank forms 6.00 · 500 sheets writing paper. 5.50 51.00 Ramon Portuondo. Ice 5 bottles acid Soap. 4.70 Jose Zarrabeitia 1 case drawing instruments 31.80 2 ivory rulers. 3.50 1 box paper fasteners. 50 2 square rulers. .80 1 course rulę. 1,00 3.30 1.20 .20 118 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 12 Jose Zarrabeitia 1 loupe 1 compass [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. $3.50 2.50 $43.60 Manuel F. Cibrian. 2 yards cloth .80 2 ruled memorandum papers. .50 For the use of the office of the secre- tary of agriculture, commerce, and industry, Habana, Cuba. For copying plans and designs. For the use of the office of the secre- Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana. Do. tary of agriculture, commerce, and industry, Habana, Cuba. 5 sheets drawing paper.. .75 .do Do. 66 feet excelsior cotton cloth. 4.50 .do Do. 1 box water-color paint 1.25 .do Do. 6 small camel-hair brushes.. 1.00 .do Do. 3 Faber pencil cases .35 do Do. 3 pencils. 25 do Do. 1 set china cups 55 do Do. 1 india ink stick and 1 bottle india .90 .do Do. ink. 14 do 6 erasers. .40 .do Do. 4 wooden square rules. .80 .do Do. 4 plain rulers and 1 square 1.60 .do Do. 7 wooden templets 1.05 .do Do. 14.70 Ramon Garcia. 1 table. 8.50 1 lock. 1.00 Spanish gold 9.50 Reduced to United States currency 8.63 do Do. F. A. Betancourt. 1 typewriter chair. $8.50 1 typewriter desk. 34.00 42.50 ..do Do. 17 Jose Lopez. 30 blank books 98.00 For use in the supreme court in the island of Cuba at Habana, Cuba. Do. Harris Bros. & Co 3 Remington typewriters.. $341.00 3 chairs, No. 30..... 24.00 365.00 For use in the office of the secretary of finance at Habana, Cuba. Do. do do 1 typewriter desk. 37.49 2 boxes carbon paper. 10.00 47.49 do Do. 6 reams paper 11.70 100 sheets carbon paper 4.50 2 letter baskets 1.75 12 stenographer books. 1.20 1 bottle sticking paste. .25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 119 6 typewriter ribbons. 5.00 6 rolls pyramid pins. 60 2 boxes paper fasteners. .55 24 assorted pencils.. 1.75 1 box rubber bands. .30 1 typewriter table. 8.00 35.60 For use in the office of the director of public works at Habana, Cuba. Do. F. A. Betancourt. 1 typewriter table 10.00 3 typewriter ribbons 2.70 · 1 Densmore typewriter 1 typewriter carriage.. 97.50 • 12.50 122.70 .do Do. 20 P. Fernandez & Co 1 brass seal, dated 11.00 2 bottles ink. .60 12 lead pencils. · 60 2 boxes pens.. 2.00 1 steel eraser 90 2 boxes paper fasteners. 50 1 ream carbon paper 3.00 6 balls twine 2.60 21.20 .do Francisco Obelleiro 4 window panes 2 stools 1 hair brush 1 broom 2 sponges 1 blanket 2.60 For use in the office of agriculture, Do. industry, and commerce at Ha- bana, Cuba. 2.50 .do Do. 1.50 ..do Do. 60 do Do. 60 .do Do. 25 .do Do. 2 jars .60 .do Do. 1 duster 30 .do Do. 1 zinc bucket. 75 .do Do. 2 bottles acid 60 .do bar soap .15 .do 1 faucet .75 .do Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana; acid not specified. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana. Do. 11.20 F. A. Betancourt. 1 ream typewriter paper. 1 bookstand .80 • 3.50 A. Llinas Manuel Prieto. 4 locks. 1 glass pane 1 blind 4.30 4.00 .do $2.00 1.50 3.50 Placed in custom-house building Placed in drawers at custom-house building. Fitted in a cupboard. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana; labor in bill. Do... Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana. 120 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. Mar. 20 Aspuru & Co. Articles. 30 meters wire netting 1 meter measure.. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. $3.25 .50 1 hatchet .50 1 auger 1.25 $5.50 For the use of the department of civil instructions at Habana, Cuba. Manuel F. Cibrian 1 meter drawing-paper. .30 Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana. 1 protractor .50 2 pencils... .10 2 meters drawing cloth. 1.90 1 drawing pen. 70 1 bottle india ink. .25 12 paper fasteners P. Fernandez & Co 2 rules 1 bottle mucilage.. 3 packages tape 200 sheets writing paper. 2 bottles ink. .25 1.80 5.80 Do. .25 1.95 4.50 1. 15 ! 1 sheet blotting paper. .10 6 boxes paper fasteners. .50 2 penholders · 15 100 sheets writing paper, 100 envel- opes 1.75 1 ream designing paper 3.50 13.85 .do F. A. Betancourt P. Fernandez & Co ...do 1 typewriter desk.. 1 chair. 100 envelopes... 500 blank forms. 706 blank forms Do. 34.00 10.00 44.00 For the use of the office of the inspec- tor of railways at Habana, Cuba. Do. .35 3.50 3.85 .do Do. 6.80 1 stick sealing wax .10 2 boxes pens. 1.55 6 sheets blotting paper 50 1 bottle ink.. :90 6 penholders and 6 pencils 90 2 bottles mucilage. 50 1 steel eraser 70 11.95 ..do -...་ 1 pencil box 2 pencils. For the use of the office of the inspec- tor of forests at Habana, Cuba. Do. 60 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 121 20.30 For use in the office of the inspector of mines at Habana, Cuba. For the use of the professional school at Habana, Cuba. Placed in one door Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana; quantity not stated. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez. treasurer-general of finance at Ha- bana. Do. For the use of the professional school | Paid on account $27.74; the balance on at Habana, Cuba. the succeeding bills. For use of the insane asylum at Ha- Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treas- bana, Cuba. urer-general of finance at Habana. Do. Do. 6 erasers. 1.50 1 bottle sticking paste. 30 1 bottle mucilage. 25 6 penholders .40 6 blank forms .25 1 box paper fasteners. .25 3 blotting pads 2.40 3 rules 1.80 2 balls thread 50 1 quire manila paper. .50 1 box steel pens .55 1 small sewing machine. 2.50 2 penwipers 1.00 2 steel erasers.. 1.80 3 paper weights 2.40 2 penknives 3.00 28 Mateo Sarragoitia Sponges .60 Dusters Chalk .30 do 70 .do Soap 30 .do Nails .20 .do 1 hammer .36 .do 2.46 Juan Somoza 4 locks. 2.00 1 lock and 1 spring bolt 2.00 Juan Juli. 24 books, dictionaries 4.00 139.20 30 Manule Vila. 5 tins turpentine $20.57 4 tins burnt oil 15.20 4 pounds yellow beeswax 1.80 19 paint brushes. 3.90 2 pounds chrome yellow paint 60 25 pounds red ocher paint.. .73 3 gallons copal varnish 6.00 15 tins white paint 31.80 1 tin yellow ocher paint. .30 12 pounds green paint powder 3.13 1 pound rosin .05 24 pounds red lead paint 2.45 3 pounds prussian blue paint 1.20 12 pounds Spanish white .38 12 whitewash brushes 3.00 Rafael Menendez Benitez. 1 elbow. .75 91. 86 10 Lynch bedstraps 125.00 20 mittens 162.50 .do .do 122 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. Rafael Menendez Benitez. 5 canvas clutches $31.25 1 leather clutch 10.00 2 suspension apparatus. 40.00 11 rings.. 82.50 11 rings... 70.07 For the wrists $521.32 For use of the insane asylum at Ha- | Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treas- bana, Cuba. ..do .do For the ankles. urer-general of finance at Habana. Do. Do. Do. Do. Julio Fontaine. 9 picture frames. 22.50 68 school pictures (drawings) 20.40 42.90 28 Eligio Torre 1 riding horse 159.00 Augustin Gorsillo Feed, grass and corn 2.80 ..do Eligio Torre 1 saddle, 1 saddle cloth, 1 bridle $26.50 .do For the use of the School of Arts and and Trade at Habana, Cuba. For the use of the road from Placetas to Principe. Labor for varnishing same included. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer - general of finance at Habana; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer - general of finance at Habana. 2 axes 30 metal tape measures. 3.00 .do Do. 4.25 .do Do. 10 machetes, Collins. I saw 12.70 .do Do. 1.00 .do Do. 1 hatchet. 80 do Do. 1 hammer 1 lantern .50 .do Do. 70 .do Do. 1 pounds twine. 50 .do Do. 1 package tacks 05 .do Do. 1 umbrella. .80 .do Do. 8 varas cotton cloth .68 do Do. 1 grinding stone.. .75 .do Do. 1 canvas tent.. 10.00 .do Feb. 23 Rimblius C. Torre & Co 1 deposit.. 62.23 7.00 .do Total 9, 364.84 For use of the office of the secretary of public instruction at Habana, Cuba. Disposed of by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer - general of finance at Habana; kind not specified. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 123 $7.25 10.43 1.50 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 19 Ruiz & Bro 1,000 blank forms. 1,300 assorted envelopes. 6 bottles red ink. 6 bottles mucilage. 1.38 144 assorted pens 1.00 48 assorted pencils. 3.00 6 assorted penholders .75 18 assorted rubber erasers 5.25 24 sheets blotting paper 1.20 2 boxes paper fasteners .80 1 pair scissors 2.00 3 liters ink…. 3.75 720 rubber bands 1.50 $39.81 For use at La Pofra Barracks, Trini- dad, Cuba. 19 The M. C. Lilley & Co. 31 | Fuente, Martinez & Co 3 United States storm flags 9.00 1 enameled-iron basin. $0.40 Used in connection with municipali- Specific use not more definitely stated. ties. 1 enameled-iron soap dish .30 1 enameled-iron bucket .60 1 slop bucket 1.00 1 tin pitcher. .15 1 copper soldering hammer 2.00 12 pounds box iron. .48 12 sheets sandpaper .20 144 iron screws .50 4 pairs hinges and screws 1.20 1 buzz saw 5.75 1 piece cedar lumber. 9.00 8 pounds copper nails 3.76 40 pounds glue .40 50 sheets sandpaper .50 30 pounds iron tacks 2 pairs metal hinges. 2.10 .60 50 pounds nails.. 3.00 574 assorted screws 1.50 48 assorted hinges. 7.00 2 locks. .80 20 pounds tacks 1.40 668 feet assorted lumber. 24.38 2 padlocks. .80 31 Fuente Martinez & Co. 1 can coal oil. 800 pounds lime 4 bags lime 1.85 2.24 .40 67.82 Repairs to La Pofra Barracks, Trini- dad, Cuba. Used in connection with sanitation, Specific use not more definitely stated. Trinidad, Cuba. For use at the jail, Trinidad, Cuba. Used in connection with sanitation, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. 124 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 31 Fuente Martinez & Co 84 brushes $2.10 Whitewash 2.00 5 empty barrels. .50 Disinfecting material 1.30 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with sanitation, Specific use not more definitely stated. Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. Paid. .do .do .do 2,000 pounds lime 5.60 do • 10 bags lime 1.00 ..do 1 T hinge. .15 .do 5 brushes 1.25 ..do 2,000 pounds lime 5.60 do 10 bags lime 1.00 do 2 pounds blue paint, 2 pounds flour. .20 ..do • 4 empty barrels. .40 ..do 5 brushes 1.25 ..do 2,000 pounds lime 5.60 .do 10 bags lime 1.00 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 33.44 Less discount. 1.18 Total $32.26 148.89 [Personal property purchased by Capt. H. J. Slocum, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1899.] Mar. 2 Benito Alvarez & Co 27 pickaxes. 110 pounds sledge hammers 12 sledge-hammer handles 1 saw 1 hatchet $27.00 16.50 2.50 2.25 .80 50 pounds blasting powder 22.50 400 feet fuse 17 steel shovels 7.20 14. 16 5 rakes 3.33 4 iron crowbars. 8.00 50 pounds dynamite. 27.50 18 pounds rope 2.88 4 wooden wheelbarrows 14.00 1 trowel 1.25 $149.87 | Used in road construction, Columbia Barracks to Vedado. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 125 3 | Jerry J. Warren 5 barrels carbolic acid. 20 bottles bichloride mercury 125.00 25.00 150.00 8 Hubbell Nicholas & Co.... 6 sets harness complete.. 1 collar 120.00 5.00 125.00 For disinfecting purposes in and Disposed of by Maj. M. C. Wyeth, around Marianao. surgeon, U. S. A. Used by sanitary department of Marianao. 9 Studebaker Brothers Manu- facturing Co. P. P. Elejalde & Co. 1 set harness. 60.00 For use of headquarters department, provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio. 1 oak desk, roller top.. $50.00 1 oak table typewriter desk 50.00 100.00 Used in chief surgeon's office Benigno Fernandez 1,906 pounds oats 29.70 3,801 pounds hay 43.70 175 pounds bran 2.45 75.85 Used by animals of sanitary depart- ment at Marianao. 2,165 pounds oats 31.62 245 pounds corn 3.06 2,967 pounds hay 34.11 71.79 12 Rambla & Bouza 4,800 blank forms. 62.90 1,000 envelopes 3.50 16 rubber stamps 9.60 9 rubber-stamp pads.. 3.60 19 file cases. 7.90 87.50 Used at headquarters department, provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio. 14 Knight & Wall Co 24 shovels 20.40 10 pounds rope 1.60 6 planters' hoes. 3.90 24 mattocks 19.20 12 picks 7.80 24 pick handles. 4.80 1 box caps. 1.50 1 barrel.. .50 59.70 Used in road construction, Columbia Barracks to Vedado. 6 railroad picks. 3.90 12 shovels 10.20 5 pounds rope .80 4 buckets 2.20 4 dippers 40 2 quart cups. .20 6 pick handles. 1.20 25 pounds dynamite. 8.75 25 pounds blasting powder. 11.25 100 caps. 1.50 126 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. H. J. Slocum, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 14 Knight & Wall Co 200 feet fuse Navarro & Trelles 6 chairs. 1 desk 1 street lamp 1 shovel 2 brooms. 1 bucket 2 brushes Paid. $1.80 $42.20 Used in road construction, Columbia Barracks to Vedado. 5.00 6.00 10.00 .75 1.20 .70 2.00 25.65 Used by detachment of rural guard at Mariel, in the province of Pinar del Rio. 112. 25 Used at department headquarters, provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio. 25.50 Used in construction of road from Marianao to Rincon. 33.10 Used by sanitary department of Ma- rianao. For use in the lights furnished de- partment headquarters. Harris Bros. & Co 1 Remington typewriter. 21 Hubbell Nicholas & Co. Jose S. Solis 3 drag scrapers 31 gallons burnt oil. 1 brush $3.50 .50 180 hinges 15.50 4 packages screws 1.40 1 barrel wire nails. 5.50 1 bottle mineral oil. .10 4 tubular lanterns. 3.00 10 gallons mineral oil 3.60 Frank Ruffer 3 mantles. .75 1 mica chimney .35 1.10 22 Benito Alvarez & Co 67 pounds sledge hammers 8.71 6 rakes.. 4.50 24 sledge-hammer handles 4.50 12 shovels 10.00 6 picks. 4.00 6 pick handles. 1.50 33.21 23 Jose Suarez Gongalez. 1 shirt 1.50 1 undershirt .40 1 pair drawers .60 1 pair pants 1.00 1 coat. 4.00 Used in sanitary department, Mari- anao. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 127 24 Knight & Wall Co. 2 pairs socks. .40 1 straw hat 1.00 8.90 100 pounds blasting powder 45.00 50 pounds dynamite. 17.50 300 gold metal caps 4.50 100 feet fuse .90 11 pounds glue 26 Benito Barrera 27 Knight & Wall Co. Marina Sierra & Co.. 30 | Knight & Wall Co. 1 metallic tape 2 complete rammers. 200 feet fuse Total 300 feet fuse For replacing clothing of yellow- fever patients destroyed. 67.90 Road construction, Columbia Bar- racks, Vedado. 3.00 Used at Columbia Barracks, Que- mados. 5.00 3.50 Used at department headquarters. Used by sanitary department at Marianao. 1.80 2.70 Used in road construction, El Cano, Guanajay. Used in road construction, Columbia Barracks to Vedado. 1,245.52 [Personal property purchased by Maj. Edwin St. J. Greble, assistant adjutant-general, United States Army, superintendent charities and hospitals, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 2 Mrs. E. G. Rathbone, presi- 4 mules. dent Cuban Red Cross. Benito Alvarez & Co.. Total 1 chamois $0.90 $400.00 | Means of transportatation for ambu- lance, Red Cross Society. 2 cakes sapolio 2 brooms 2 buckets. 1 swab.... 2 sponges. .27 1.80 .90 .65 65 1 ladder 4.60 9.77 1 table. 5.00 1 water cooler 7.75 1 bucket. .75 10 tumblers. 1.50 15.00 424.77 For cleaning purposes in office and Amount paid, $9.70. storeroom of superintendent chari- ties and hospitals, Habana, Cuba. Used in office superintendent chari- ties and hospitals, Habana. 128 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. E. A. Ellis, Eighth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. The Barker & Taylor Co.. C. Branet & Co. 2 dictionaries.. $21.80 | Used in custom-house at Guantanamo. 1 ream writing paper. 12 lead pencils.. $3.00 .50 31 Aders & Co.. Total 1 box writing pens 3 blank books .70 4.20 .do 4. 20 .do 30.20 1900. Mar. 30 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 8 Hammers Widow of Andres del Rio 1,000 feet lumber & Co. W. D. Robinson Knight & Wall Co 3,893 feet lumber 17,876 feet lumber. 18,546 feet lumber 1,000 feet lumber 3,180 feet lumber 2,000 feet lumber barrel cement $8.06 Rural guard and administration. 34.00 Men's quarters in corral. 129.44 579.39 Band stand at Columbia Barracks Administration building at Colum- bia Barracks. 583.95 Men's quarters corral at Columbia 34.00 106.24 136.00 Barracks. Noncommissioned officers' building, Columbia Barracks. Post hospital at Columbia Barracks.. For all buildings at Columbia Bar- racks. 1.00 Repairs to roof of commanding offi- cer's building. Noncommissioned officers' building at Columbia Barracks. 18.00 | Corral building at Columbia Barracks. Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity purchased not stated. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity not stated. Cement. 28.00 20 knob locks.. 75 pairs hinges. $6.00 12.00 47 pairs strap hinges. 4.70 18 pairs strap hinges. 5.40 26 pairs staple hooks 1.30 58 pounds bolts 5.22 35 chain bolts 6.30 6 padlocks. 1.80 1 keg wire nails 3.80 3 kegs wire nails 11.40 2 kegs wire nails 7.60 3 kegs wire nails 11.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 129 50 pounds iron nails.. 2.50 1 knob lock. .60 62.02 Workshop Workshop in corral at Columbia Barracks. 1 keg wire nails 3.80 6 kegs wire nails 22.80 1 keg wire nails 4.50 4 pairs screws and butts .40 4 knob locks. 2.40 33.90 Dispensaries at Columbia Barracks 2 kegs wire nails 7.60 4 kegs wire nails 1 keg wire nails 5 knob locks. 4 chain bolts. 15.20 3.80 26.60 Noncommissioned staff officers' ex- tension at Columbia Barracks. 3.00 .72 4 pounds bolts .36 20 pairs screws and butts. 1.80 13 sets blind fixtures. 3.90 6 spring catches .12 1 enameled sink. 9.00 6 kegs wire nails 22.80 25 pounds cut finishing nails. 1.25 38 screws and butts. 5.35 48.30 100 galvanized tees. 20.00 Captain Hark's building at Colum- bia Barracks. Plumbing account at Columbia Bar- racks. 1 keg wire nails 4.50 1 keg wire nails 3.80 Bath houses at Columbia Barracks. Band stand at Columbia Barracks 4 knob locks. $2.40 30 pairs butts and screws 2.40 12 chain bolts 2.16 12 pounds bolts 1.20 24 hooks and eyes .80 5 kegs wire nails 19.00 1 keg finishing nails. 4.50 32.46 Addition to Seventh Cavalry build- ing at Columbia Barracks. 6,000 plasterer's laths 1 bushing. 33.00 4.00 Main administration building and Seventh Cavalry building. Plumbing account at Columbia Bar- racks. G. Gardner 240 sheets roofing. $159.12 120 feet ridge capping. 8.61 240 feet cave gutter 12.43 120 feet iron gutter. 9.60 3 kegs roofing nails. 23.82 213.58 Used in officers' bath house at Co- lumbia Barracks. 381 pounds cast iron. 30.48 174 feet soil pipe. 42.60 11164-x X- 6 130 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 8 G. Gardner Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Used for noncommissioned staff offi- cers' building. 1,254 feet galvanized pipe $201.12 16 brass ferrules 10.00 24 soldering nipples 15.60 12 lead traps. 19.80 60 pounds solder 15.00 100 pounds lead' 5.00 28 galvanized tees. 14.75 2 bushings.. 5.75 4 globe valves 4.80 8 hose bibs 12.00 26 galvanized tees 5.75 8 drop tees 1.00 12 caps 1.50 8 brackets 26.00 1 steel faucet 25.00 4 water-closets. 72.00 $508. 15 8 Y's, 67 pounds 5.36 24 elbows. 7.02 35 tees 16. 20 16 lead traps. 26.40 20 traps. 33.00 10 bushings.. 3.00 20 brass nipples 17.00 1,012 pounds galvanized pipe 73.37 1 stock and die 9.00 1 pipe cutter. 2.25 10 pounds lead pipe .80 20 galvanized ells. 6.30 4 water-closets. 72.00 1 steel faucet and bath tub. 25.00 50 gallons gasoline 17.50 2 globe valves 4.50 8 plates and screws. 6.80 325.50 .do 170 sheets roofing. 112. 71 80 galvanized valley 80 ridge capping.. 120 eave gutter.. 60 iron gutter. 2 kegs roofing nails. 4.14 5.74 6.21 • 4.80 7.94 141.54 Post hospital building and Captain Stark's building. Remarks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 131 • 470 sheets roofing 150 feet ridge capping. 300 feet eave gutter. 60 feet conduct pipe 150 feet iron gutter 2 kegs roofing nails. • 312 sheets roofing.. 60 feet ridge capping 120 feet gutter eave. 30 feet conductor pipe. 120 feet iron gutter.. 2 kegs roofing nails. 200 sheets roofing. 60 feet ridge capping 120 feet eave gutter. 75 feet iron gutter 1 keg roofing nails. • 500 sheets roofing 90 feet ridge capping 200 feet eave gutter. 60 feet conductor pipe. 120 feet iron gutter 2 kegs roofing nails. · 311.61 10.77 · 15.54 4.80 12.00 15.88 370.60 Used for men's quarters at post corral. 206.85 4.30 6. 21 2.40 9.60 15.88 245.24 For administration building 132.60 4.30 6.21 6.00 7.94 157.05 Mess hall, corral. 331.50 6.46 • 10.36 4.80 9.60 15.88 378.60 Forage house at corral 150 sheets roofing. 99.45 60 feet ridge capping 4.30 160 feet eave gutter. 8.28 80 feet iron gutter 6.40 1 keg roofing nails. 7.94 126.37 Barracks and quarters, post hospital building. 330 sheets roofing. 218.79 420 feet eave gutter. 21.75 210 feet iron gutter 16.80 2 kegs roofing nails. 15.88 273. 22 R. McWilliams 5 barrels metallic paint 156.60 3,135 pounds zinc-lead paint. 172.43 329.03 9 W. D. Robinson. Tile roofing; tile floor. 89.00 10 Widow of Andres del Rio & 17,640 feet lumber 847.21 Co. 6,500 feet lumber 214.50 6,144 feet lumber Barracks and quarters, officers' ve- randas. Barracks and quarters, paint account. Used in officers' bath houses at Co- lumbia Barracks. Construction of Second United States Artillery Barracks. Used in constructing band quarters for Eighth U. S. Infantry. 185.37 Workshop, corral at Columbia Bar- racks. Quantity purchased not stated; labor included in amount of bill. 132 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 10 Widow of Andres del Rio & Co. 136 feet lumber. 21,898 feet lumber 19,759 feet lumber 25 yards drawing paper 1 dozen pencils $5.00 1.20 $2.00 1.20 4.86 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Habana, Cuba, during Articles. 14 A. W. Putnam J. L. Meyer Joseph L. Smith Callejas & Bro..... Macario Domenech 1 dozen plain brushes 5 gallons muriatic acid. meter unslacked lime 20 small hammer handles 8 large hammer handles 20 iron hammers the month of March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. $1.62 Workshop, corral at Columbia Bar- racks. For workshop at post corral. Barracks and quarters, post surgeon's building. Incidentals.. Barracks and quarters, paint account. Plumbing supplies Remarks. 680.14 535.45 6.20 5.50 1.00 3.00 Used in making blue wash for bar- racks and quarters. 8.06 A. W. Putnam 1 roll blue-print paper. 15 Widow of Andres del Rio 11,272 feet lumber & Co. 4,642 feet lumber 145.02 17 G. Gardner 10 bends $4.56 6 Y's.... 6.88 30 feet soil pipes.. 8.40 2 screw ferrules 2.60 4 brass ferrules 2.80 2 reducers .88 4 soldering nipples 1.80 105 pounds pig lead 5.25 10 feet pipe 6.00 4 galvanized-iron T's. 2.00 4 galvanized-iron L's. 1.75 25 pounds solder 6.25 4 bends 1.04 10 complete water-closets 180.00 230. 21 2.00 Rural guard and administration. Used in building and grading roads. Incidental expense for use of archi- tect at Columbia barracks. 335. 26 Carpenter shop at Columbia Bar- racks. Bath houses of Seventh Cavalry at Columbia Barracks. Corral building, servants' quarters, and commanding officer at Colum- bia Barracks. 2 double hubs 5 Y's...... 7 bends .96 5.04 2.64 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 133 1 screw ferrule and plug 1.40 40 soil pipes 11.20 50 pounds lead 2.50 5 oakum .37 5 lead pipe 2.88 2 brass ferrules 1.40 2 soldering nipples. 1.60 3 lead traps. 4.55 25 pounds solder. 6.25 90 galvanized pipes. 20.32 1 bell trap .85 1 water-closet 22.00 1 enameled bath tub 38.00 1 sink and brackets 7.30 2 faucets. 2.50 1 brass floor flange .85 4.00 1 plain sink 1 Y 136.61 Captain Stark's building at Columbia Barracks, mens' quarters, corral. 2 reducers 3.04 2 bends 2 brass ferrules 1.40 1 enameled bath tub 38.00 42.44 Plumbing supplies, bath house, Sev- enth Cavalry. 150 feet coil pipe. 38.00 17 Y's.... 16.40 16 bends. 8.32 12 brass ferrules 10.20 5 lead pipes 3.60 4 lead traps. 6.60 10 solder nipples 6.10 • 50 pounds lead 2.50 1 hose bib 1.50 93.22❘ Corral at Columbia Barracks. 19 Knight & Wall Co 100 pounds tin washers. 20.00 2 kegs roofing nails. 27.00 47.00 5 barrels coal tar 18.75 90 rolls green wire cloth. 607.50 5 hammers $3.00 12 hammer handles 2.00 Halls and kitchens at Columbia Bar- racks. 5.00 Used for building roads at Columbia Barracks. Pavilion at Columbia Barracks .do.. 10 sheets galvanized iron. 12.53 10 sheets zinc.. 13.50 11 flange unions. 19.24 45.27 Plumbing supplies at Columbia Bar- racks. 134 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 19 Knight & Wall Co Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 5,849 pounds galvanized iron.. $467.92 300 fuses.. 2.70 52 glasses $470.62 12.48 Sewer account at Columbia Barracks. Surgeon's building at Columbia Bar- racks. 2 Y's $7.00 14 galvanized elbows.. 5.72 2 flange unions. 2.10 18 galvanized T's.. 4.32 19. 14 18 bath tubs 14 fire hydrants 216.00 386.40 Used in Captain Stark's building at post hospital. For ten bath tubs for enlisted men For fire protection at Columbia Bar- racks. 185 sheets roofing $152.85 50 feet galvanized ridging. 4.50 14 pairs hinges and screws. 1.40 1 pair butts and screws. .22 2 pieces round iron. 39 12 dozen hinges, spring, and screws. 159.36 43.20 Used for artillery barracks For wire screening in mess halls and kitchen; for doors and windows. 1 bale oakum. $3.75 42 galvanized elbows. 8.36 32 galvanized T's 8.46 383 feet galvanized pipe.. 63.76 25 pounds solder.. 5.50 1 globe valve 1.95 1 iron Y 3.95 1 nipple 3.25 98.98 For plumber's use in corral building. 185 sheets roofing. 155.30 50 feet galvanized ridging. 4.50 14 pairs strap-hinges and screws. 1.40 1 pair butts, screws. 23 1 complete lock .60 162.03 2 kegs wire nails 7.60 16 pairs strap hinges. 2 padlocks. 2 hasps Staples 1 hooks and eyes 4.80 Used for artillery barracks For post carpenter shop .do · .70 do .40 .do Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1955 Specific use not more definitely stated. 1 bench screw .50 14.00 12 pairs strap hinges. .96 Barracks. ..do Captain Stark's building at Columbia 26 glass 6.50 Paint account 16 pairs strap hinges.. $0.72 8 barrel bolts. .72 8 hooks and eyes .27 1.71 Doctor's house at Columbia Barracks. 5 iron bench screws 2.50 60 feet galvanized ridging. 5.40 120 galvanized gutter. 10.80 1 keg roofing nails. 10.50 175 sheets roofing. 147.00 60 gutter hooks. 6.00 30 galvanized leader 4.50 186.70 Carpenter shop at Columbia Barracks. 5 pairs strap hinges. .50 5 locks. 3.00 1 roll wire rope 34.00 2 thimbles 1.50 35.50 3.50 Servant's quarters at Columbia Bar- racks. Account sewerage at Columbia Bar- racks. 40 glass 9.60 8 locks, knob, complete. 4.80 8 pairs butts, screws 1.00 16 sash locks. .60 12 window bolts. .24 12 sash lifts. .24 60 feet galvanized gutter 5.40 20 feet galvanized leader. 3.00 22 gutter hooks. 2.20 27.08❘ Used for bath houses Seventh Cav- alry, Columbia Barracks. 50 gallons hard-oil finish 80.00 10 gallons liquid dryer 11.50 25 pounds red lead 2.50 1 barrel red dry 11.25 10 pounds shellac 4.00 10 gallons alcohol 5.00 114.25 Paint account at Columbia Barracks. 1 transom lift. .75 1 set transom centers. .13 25 tin washers 5.00 1 keg galvanized roofing nails 13.50 2 barrels coal tar 7.50 26.88 Administration building at Columbia Barracks. 332 sheets galvanized roofing. 263.75 170 feet galvanized ridging. 15.30 136 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Columbia Barracks, Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 19 | Knight & Wall Co 91 feet plain galvanized iron.. $20.16 300 galvanized gutter.. 27.00 60 galvanized leader 9.00 150 kegs roofing nails. 15.75 5 galvanized miters 2.00 $352.96 Post surgeon's building at Columbia Barracks. 400 sheets galvanized-iron roofing.. 330.45 150 pounds wire nails 15.75 120 feet ridging. 10.80 23 A. W. Putnam 2 rolls blue-print paper 31 Widow of Andres del Rio & Co. 4,000 feet lumber First Lieut. M. B. Stewart, Eighth Infantry, U. S. A. 2,000 pounds salt 4.00 129.00 1.50 Incidental expenses. 357.00 Workshop corral at Columbia Bar- racks. Servant's quarters at Columbia Bar- racks. Paint account, barracks and quarters. Specific use not more definitely stated. Total 12, 113.62 [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, account headquarters division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 9 Perez & Larin 1 wardrobe 2 desks $15.00 24.00 $39.00 Harris Bros. & Co. 12 typewriter ribbons. 4 typewriter ribbons. 10.00 3.33 6 typewriter ribbons. 6.00 19.33 Marina Sierra & Co W. F. Carter, major and brigade surgeon, U. S. A. 10,000 hoes. 1,750.00 213 pounds beef. 336 pounds bread 240 eggs.. $32.03 16.80 5.40 For use of Maj. E. St. John Greble, United States assistant adjutant- general. Used under direction of Lieut. Col. W. V. Richards, adjutant, U. S. Vols. Office supplies for use in office of U. S. military government, island of Cuba. Gratuitous issue to destitute Cubans Do. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. E. C. Brooks, Sixth U. S. Cav- alry, A. D. C. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 137 11 pounds ham 1.43 55.66 Supplies furnished Sisters of Charity employed as nurses at military hospital No. 1, Habana. Disposed of under direction of W. F. Carter, major and brigade surgeon, U. S. A. Kind and quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Maj. C. F. Ladd, quar- termaster, U. S. Vols. Specific use not more definitely stated. Juan Llambrs Sylvester Scovel. Supplies 47.55 .do 1 No. 2 instantaneous heater 1 black steel kitchen sink. Materials and fittings complete $60.00 5.00 8.53 73.53 Miscellaneous 10 Rodriguez & Reymunde.... 3 wardrobes 78.30 1 dress rack. 76.85 2 bureaus 170.00 Spanish gold 325. 15 Reduced to U. S. currency 295.59 For use in the palace of the military governor of the island of Cuba. Julius Bein & Co 4 maps of Cuba Total Used under the direction of Lieut. Col. W. V. Richards, adjutant-gen- eral, U. S. Vols. 16.00 2,296.66 [Personal property purchased by Capt. J. F. Reynolds Landis, First United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of 1,000 envelopes ream paper Mar. 30 P. Fernandez & Co 500 paper fasteners 864 rubber bands March, 1900.] Disposed of by Capt. F. Reynolds Lan- dis, First U. S. Cavalry, collector of customs, Caibarien, Cuba. $10.25 1.25 2.00 1.50 $15.00 For the use of the office of the cus- tom-house at Caibarien, Cuba Montgomery & Co. 1 combination pipe vise. 9.00 1 combination plyer. .95 1 file brush and 1 card. 45 1 hack saw 94 12 assorted hack-saw blades .60 1 cast-steel try square 4.00 2 lock-joint transfer calipers 2.26 1 spring divider .94 1 patent thread caliper. .94 1 indicator 1.28 1 set instruments. 1 combination twist drill. 1 pitch thread 1 center-top drill gauge 2 standard steel rulers.. 1 folding pocket rule. 3.75 1.25 • • 1.52 .81 138 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. J. F. Reynolds Landis, First United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 30 Montgomery & Co. 1 Fulton hammer $0.70 1 kit scraper. 2.03 1 Wescott wrench .56 1 set soldering. .43 · 1 oil stone mounted in box 1.50 1 washer cutter... .64 1 single end wrench .83 $35.38 For use of launch Express Cubano, Disposed of by Capt. F. Reynolds Lan- customs service. dis, First U. S. Cavalry, collector of customs, Caibarien, Cuba. Zozaya & Co. 20 empty bags 4.00 12,000 pounds coal 41.46 • 100 tons coal. 705.00 750.46 do Do. Imaz & Co 50 pounds cotton waste. 6.67 1 tubular lantern. .90 20 feet rubber hose 23.00 8 pounds salt potash. 2.24 2 brushes .54 - 2 bottles copal varnish 1.50 9 paint brushes 2.30 8 pounds red lead .80 1 globe valve 11.75 2 nipples. 1.10 4 pounds steel treenails .52 1 vara rubber. 2.65 3 sheets amianth 6.56 8 varas canvas.. 1.84 72 screws .50 1 varnish brush. .20 1 galvanized anchor. 7.65 1 union .30 1 pound twine. 25 2 skeins thread .60 1 needle .05 6 pounds patent metal 1.20 1 tin metal paste 2.75 12 cakes Sapolio soap. 1.70 2 bars soap 1.25 1 tin olive oil. 2.75 81.57 do Do. Total 882.41 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 139 15 Juan E. Ravelo. 29 Easton & Rupp. M. K. Thorp. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel D. Freeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the Mar. 7 Aders & Co 8 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli.. Gutierrez Bros.. 24 colored pencils 3 cases mineral oil 1 fountain pen.. 9,300 blank forms. 24 iron paper weights. month of March, 1900.] .do Customs boarding officer at Santiago de Cuba. Office of the collector of customs at Santiago de Cuba. $3.00 Office of the collector of customs at Santiago de Cuba. 10.50 3.00 54.00 3.50 .do 48 glass paper weights. $2.72 ..do 24 penracks 1.70 .do 60 penholders. 2.50 ..do 36 rulers 8.05 .do 24 spools red tape. 3.36 do D 5 pounds twine. 1.35 do 6 ink pads 1.38 do 3 copy books. 2.44 do 3 gross steel pens 1.19 .do 4 paper folders .89 .do 3 steel envelope openers. .42 do Paid 44 cents. 12 steel erasers.. 2.50 do 24 colored pencils .80 do 2 reams wrapping paper. 4.74 do 3 reams folio post paper 9.54 .do 2 reams legal cap paper 3.36 .do 1 ream blotting paper.. 10.20 do 200 sheets carbon paper 2.20 do 40 bottles ink. 14.76 do 300 lead pencils 6.43 .do 60 rubber erasers 1.53 .do 24 inkstands. 4.50 .do Paid $5.50. 12 bottles Huston's paste 2.00 .do 4,000 paper fasteners 4.74 .do 24 iron paper weights 1.56 do 6 pairs office shears 2.60 .do 98.06 31 Jose M. Gil. E. Aragon Soap 1 rudder, steam launch. 30 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 case mineral oil $10.50 .40 Office of the collector of customs at Santiago de Cuba. 27.60 Repairs to customs-house launch at Santiago de Cuba. Office of the collector of customs at Santiago de Cuba. Paid $89.08. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. 4 brooms 2.00 ..do... 1 tray. 35 .do • 4 packages toilet paper. .45 .do 1 water cooler 4.00 .do Do. 3 cases mineral oil 10.50 .do 1 bucket 1 lamp. 75 do .20 do · 140 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel D. Freeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. $0.15 Office of the collector of customs at Santiago de Cuba. .10 .do .40 ..do $29.40 229.46 Mar. 30 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 scrubbing brush 2 lamp wicks 4 sponges [Personal property purchased by John Conklin, collector of customs, subport of Trinidad, Cuba, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 31 A. H. Tyner, acting post- Postage stamps Total $1.00 master. Fuente Martinez & Co. Used in office of collector of customs at subport of Trinidad, Cuba. 1 liter ink Number and denomination of stamps purchased not specified. 1 ream writing paper. $1.00 4. 25 3 rubber erasers; 6 pencils. .84 700 blank forms 6.09 4.50 .do .do Total 11.59 [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 8 Felipe & Cueto. 3 reams writing paper $12.62 1 package carbon paper 2.00 6 boxes clips. 2.40 3 boxes Mallat pens 1.65 1 liter writing ink. 1.15 1 box wafers.. 1.10 1 blank book 1.50 2 blotting-paper holders. 1.50 12 lead pencils.. 70 12 penholders 75 6 sheets blotting paper 60 1 spool thread .15 1 bar sealing wax 23 2 sheets drawing paper. 30 15 sheets writing paper. 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 141 5 typewriter erasers .50 $27.37 State and government. For use at Disposed of by Guillermo Dolz, civil the civil-government offices. governor. Atalio Fernandez 500 blank forms 3.00 500 sheets cardboard 3.00 1 blank register book. 6.00 12.00 .do C. F. W. Neely Carlos Naya 1,000 official penalty envelopes 6.25 ..do 1 wardrobe lock 1.00 .do 7 Agapito Fernandez. 1 bottle stamp ink $0.25 Do. Do. Disposed of by Guillermo Dolz, civil governor. Labor included. 100 postage stamps 2.00 3 reams writing paper. 12.75 1 bottle writing ink 1.75 1 box Mallat pens 1.50 1 box drawing tacks. 75 1 box wafers. 25 2 bottles mucilage. 50 1 millo broom .50 1 box kerosene oil. 5.00 2 patent globes 80 6 penholders. .50 1 metal ink well 1.25 27.80 Manuel Alonso 100 envelopes State and government. For use at police headquarters and precincts of the province. Disposed of by Alejandro Gravier, chief of police. 1.25 1 ball thread. 40 1 spool thread 10 10 yards ribbon. .50 ream paper 2.00 1 rubber ruler 1.00 1 square ruler 60 5.85 ..do Emilio M. Hidalgo 16 Remigio Rodriquez.. 50 blank forms. 2.25 .do Do. Do. ream writing paper. 1 bottle writing ink $1.60 .80 1 writing pad. 1.40 1 box wafers.. .58 4.38 For use at the jail office. ream writing paper. 1.50 Penholders .50 ..do .do · 1 bottle ink. .80 ..do 1 box pens.. .60 .do 1 box wafers. .78 .do Blotting paper. .20 do 4.38 Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Do. Disposed of by Barnardo Camacho, chief jailer; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Do. Do. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer; quantity quantity purchased not specified. 142 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. 3 boxes kerosene oil. Mar. 16 Remigio Rodriquez 3 barrels, closet. Paid. Disposition and use. $9.60 For use at the jail 1.50 .do 6 lamp globes.. 1.25 .do Palmiche brooms. 2.50 .do 3 empty barrels.. 2.10 .do 50 pounds yellow soap. 3.81 do $20.76 3 boxes kerosene oil. 9.60 do 12 lamp globes……. 2.50 .do • 12 lamp burners 1.74 do • 6 brooms 2.50 do 24 lamp wicks .30 .do 12 tin plates .90 .do Palmiche brooms. 2.30 .do Remarks. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Do. Do. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Caleza & Alonso. For use at the jail office.. ..do .do .do .do .do Do. Do. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer; quantity purchased not specified. 19.84 ream paper 1.75 1 box pens.. .80 1 bottle mucilage. .15 1 duster.. .35 1 bottle writing ink .80 Writing paper .53 គគគគគគ Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. 4.38 Marcos Mijares 1 duster. 2.25 1 ream writing paper. 1.75 1 bottle mucilage. .38 do 4.38 Benigno Rodriquez. 12 lamp globes.. 2.50 6 brooms.. 2.50 12 tin jars 1.00 2 earthenware pots 2.25 50 pounds yellow soap. 3.50 2 boxes kerosene oil. 6.40 24 lamp wicks .30 18.45 For use in the jail Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 143 Disposed of by Ricardo Perdomo, sec- ond chief jailer. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer; quantity not speci- fied. Disposed of by Ricardo Perdomo, second chief jailer. 17 | Agapito Fernandez. 4 enameled urinals 2.50 1 parlor clock 7.00 1 large table. 6.00 4 chairs.. 10.00 1 wall lantern, complete 4 blankets. 6.50 3. 44 35.44 do Do. Widow of Francis Diaz Al- varez & Co. 1,950 pounds rice 68.25 375 pounds beans. 18.75 420 pounds lard. 42.00 55 pounds Spanish beans 5.45 156 pounds jerked beef.. 10.08 93 pounds bacon. 11.06 375 pounds codfish 18.75 16 pounds flour 1.86 176.20 For maintenance of prisoners 20 Casimiro Fernandez. 858 pounds rice 34.59 414 pounds vermicelli 41.45 414 pounds Spanish beans. 41.45 551 pounds bread. 18.02 1,656 ounces bacon 16. 60 612 pounds jerked beef. 6. 12 9 pounds lard. 1.13 390 pounds vegetables. 7.80 41 pounds beef 9.04 176.20 .do 795 pounds rice. 31.80 .do Do. 396 pounds Spanish beans. 39.65 do Do. • 396 pounds vermicelli. 39.65 do Do. 490 pounds bread.. 19.60 .do Do. 1,590 ounces bacon 15.90 do Do. 62 pounds fresh beef 13.64 .do Do. 456 pounds vegetables. 9.25 .do Do. 344 pounds jerked beef. 5.92 .do Do. 6 pounds lard.. .75 .do Do. Garlic, onions .04 .do 29 Marcos Mijares.. 4 blank books 176.20 2.87 For use at the jail M. Milia & Bros ream writing paper. $1.50 1 bottle writing ink 80 1 box pens... 60 1 sheet blotting paper. 20 1 box wafers 68 6 penholders 30 1 bottle mucilage. 30 4.38 ...... .do Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. 144 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $14.58 .35 .80 .35 40 .70 2 bottles Guatemala balsam. 200 grams liquid amoniac.. 60 grams laudanum 1.50 Date. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Mar. 29 Alfedo Portay Rojas. Articles. 1 litro camphorated alcohol. 54 prescriptions 100 grams fenic acid………. 1 litro aromatic wine. 2 pounds castile soap pound iodoform vaseline Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. 10 20 1 box Seidlitz powders • 2 droppers .30 .20 1 bottle iodine. .45 1 pound carbolic acid. 1.30 1 pound mustard. .20 1 pound calomel. 1.20 2 bottles opodeldoc balsam .40 1 bottle sandal capsules 1 bottle Bristol sarsaparilla 1.00 .80 1 pound nitrate potassium. .20 2 bottles camphorated alcohol 1.30 $26.33 For use at the jaii. 106 prescriptions. 28.62 2 pounds sulphate soda. Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. .24 1 pound fenic acid.. 1.30 1 spool wax cloth.. .24 12 empty wooden boxes 20 1 litro camphorated alcohol 80 1 ounce acid. .20 1 litro Guatemala balsam. 1.00 1 wooden spoon .29 32.89 do 2 litros cod-liver oil. 1.20 Disposed of by Ricardo Perdomo, second chief jailer. 2 ounces salicylate soda .60 5 litros camphorated alcohol. 4.00 1 bottle cocoanut oil. 35 1 bottle olive oil. .25 1 pound sulphate soda. .05 pound manzanillo .15 4 Glen's soaps. 1.20 1 bottle Bristol sarsaparilla. 1.00 100 dog-tongue pills .80 2 alcohol, 36 plain .40 pound red precipitate pomade.. .80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 145 1 pound castile soap .20 2 prescriptions.. 54 1 hernial supporter 1.50 1 litro quina ferniginoso wine. 1.00 2 ounces chlorate pastilles. .15 4 ounces iodide potassium. .94 1 litro Guatemala balsam. 1.00 1 litro Opodeldox balsam.. pound Helmet flour 1.00 .15 17.28 do 119 prescriptions.. 32. 13 2 packs marques magnesia 1.72 1 suspensory 1.20 35.05 53 prescriptions.. 14.31 For use at the jail. .do Disposed of by Bernardo Camacho, chief jailer. Disposed of by Ricardo Perdomo, second chief jailer. Do. 5 Severino Fernandez & Co 3 reams writing paper $16.00 1 litro blue-black writing ink 1.40 2 brooms 1.00 2 boxes Mallat pens 1.50 1 can kerosene oil 2 bottles mucilage.. 5 sheets emery paper 2.00 .50 .25 12 Eagle lead pencils 1.00 5 sheets blotting paper .50 12 12 penholders. 1.00 2 bottles carmine writing ink 1.00 1 lamp globe.. .37 6 spools thread .60 27.12 For use at jail, finance department.. Disposed of by Francisco Diaz, two, treasurer of finance. 3:30 P. P. Elajalde & Co 5 wardrobes 85.00 42 common chairs 69.00 1 upright desk. 25.00 4 revolving-chairs 30.30 3 flat-top desks 69.00 12 small rocking chairs. 39.00 3 washstands 9.00 2 office tables. 24.00 5 roll-top desks. 90.00 1 refrigerator. 20.00 460.30 .do Do. Ruiz & Bro J. Reboredo 3 wire baskets 3.00 do Do. 6 enameled spitboxes $3.00 6 wooden cloth racks. 1.50 4.50 do Do. Francis Ramos 1 iron gate.. 20.00 1 wooden bookstand. 5.00 25.00 .do Do. Jacinto Cuin 1 wooden sign 10.00 do Do. 13 Marcos Mijaves. 1 ream writing paper. $4.15 11164-x x——10 146 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 13 Marcos Mijaves. • 6 lead pencils. 6 sheets blotting paper $0.50 1 litro blue-black ink .60 3 boxes Mallat pens 1.25 1 penholder 1.80 .40 Paid. Emilio M. Hidalgo Angel Ruiz Haya... 5 Joseph Lanauz 3 bottles mucilage. 2 desk pads box large wafers. 2 colored pencils 2 spools thread .37 2.50 .54 25 40 $12.76 400 blank forms 8.50 For the audiencia de la provincia de Disposed of by Jose Ma Gispert, presi- Pinar del Rio. do 500 blank forms 2.80 .do dent. Do. Do. 3 reams writing paper. $10.50 2 boxes Mallat pens 1.10 1 box wafers. .25 4 spools thread .80 12.65 For the court of first instance at San Cristobal, Pinar del Rio. Joseph Ugalde Calisto Llerandi, judge of instance. first 2 litros writing ink 2.40 2 bottles, mucilage. 70 3 sheets blotting paper .41 12 large needles .50 4.01 .do Do: 6 J. Peral & Co 3 reams writing paper 13.00 J. Bolano & Co 1 bottle writing ink 1.91 2 boxes pens. 1.75 16.66 For the court of first instance at Guane, Pinar del Rio. Antonio Garcia 2 spools thread 1 box pens. Ledo Jose Manuel Allo, judge of instruction. .20 .46 12 penholders. 1.00 1.66 Faustino Alvarez. 1 box wafers. For the court of first instance at Guanajay, Pinar del Rio. Filomeno Rodriquez, judge of first instance and instruction. 1.00 4 reams writing paper. 12.00 2 bottles writing ink 2.00 15.00 .do Do. 12 Agapito Fernandez. 4 reams writing paper. 12.73 1 liter black writing ink. 1.25 1 crystal lamp.. 1.40 1 broom 25 15. 63 For the court of first instance, Pinar del Rio City. Gustavo F. Arocha, judge of first in- stance and instruction. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 147 Ramon Blanco 1 feather duster 1.50 12 harness-makers' needles.. .30 3 yards oilcloth. 3.00 4 spools thread .40 5.20 do Do. 31 Harris Bros. & Co 1 liter writing ink.. .80 1 pint carmine writing ink. .80 12 lead pencils.. 1.20 144 Estabrook pens. 1.00 6 rubber erasers .75 2 paper baskets. 1.75 1 typewriter desk. 55.00 1 stenographer chair 8.00 6 reams writing paper. 13.58 3 boxes clips.. .95 2 wire letter baskets. 1.50 12 penholders 1.50 2 desk bells. · 80 6 paper weights 1.80 2 Gardner ink wells. 2.00 12 bottles security mucilage. 75 1 pair scissors.. 85 288 rubber bands 3.25 1 bottle glue. 25 1 steel eraser .50 1 Remington paper file. 3.00 1 typewriter eraser .25 1 numbering machine. 11.00 1 bottle machine ink .25 12 rolls toilet paper.. 1.20 6 rolls pyramid pins.. .60 100 blocks 2.50 3 leather desk pads.. 3.05 2 boxes Mallat pens 1.62 3 rubber rulers 1.22 6 colored pencils .60 4 books 4.05 126.37 Champion & Pascual Joseph Bardales. 1 Underwood typewriter 108.00 For use at the office of public works. Disposed of by Esteban Dugue Estrada, chief engineer. 6 notebooks ..60 100 sheets carbon paper 4.50 113.10 Do. 12 towels 1.83 3 cakes soap .39 3 combs 47 1 nail brush .20 1 cloth. 4.40 7.29 do Marcos Mijares.. Do. 1 index book .40 1 sheet blotting paper .10 148 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Marcos Mijares. 25 envelopes. 12 writing pads. 1 ink well Paid. $0.20 2.70 .80 [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Angel Ruiz Haya. Widow of Francis Diaz Alvarez & Co. 3,000 blank forms.. 4.40 6 spittoons. $4.20 For use at the office of public works. Disposed of by Esteban Dugue Es- do trada, chief engineer. Do. $2.25 1 agave duster. .15 1 zinc pail .45 6 large water glasses. 90 6 porcelain plates 70 1 basin. 40 2 water jars 95 1 soap dish .25 Felipez & Cueto Agapito Fernandez. 1 chamois leather 1 office desk 1 ream writing paper. 100 common envelopes 2 crystal ink wells. 16 rollers 6.05 .72 .do Do. Do. 7.50 4.75 80 • 1.20 2.40 5 packages tacks .35 108 screws .81 1 pair hinges 1 wardrobe lock .30 Champion & Pascual 1 bookcase.. 30.00 1 eight-day clock 4.00 4 typewriter ribbons 3.33 Ruiz & Bro 1 box rubber types 3.65 1 type holder 90 1 blank book 35 1 rubber stamp, complete. 2.50 ROANA 883 6838 25 18.36 ...do Do. 37.33 do Do. 7.40 Mijares & Mirjica Francis Lavanizar. 540 feet lumber. 24.30 ..do .do Do. Do. 1 box pens... $1.00 1 liter blue-black writing ink 1.50 60 schoolbooks. 8.80 24 writing pads 1.20 12.50 Joseph Tonc Writing paper 1.50 .do 72 writing pads.. 2.00 Public instruction; for use at the Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor. school, Candelaria, Cuba. Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor. Date. 8 Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 149 1 liter writing ink. .60 ..do • Do. 1 box pens. .60 24 book clasps 1.00 Sewing material. 5.30 .do ...do ...do 72 schoolbooks 1.50 .do 12.50 Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Jose Fernandez, mayor. 14 Nicolas Santimo 11 school benches. 46.46 7 oilcloth slates. 10.14 6 common chairs 7.02 1 wardrobe 7.80 1 washstand 1.56 6 tables 12.48 1 geometric square 1 protractor 4.00 1 letter file. 89.46 do Do. Rodriquez & Bro 3 enameled pitchers. .75 3 hooks for papers. 54 3 earthenware jars 3.75 1 complete crystal lamp. .90 2 feather dusters. 2.80 6 millo brooms 1.80 3 bolts 10.54.....do Do. Marcos Mijares 1 liter writing ink 1.00 1 box pens. .50 36 writing pads 1.00 75 schoolbooks. 4.50 Andrea Echavania 1 broom .40 .do 1 sponge..·.· · .20 do Soup... .15 .do 7.00 Public instruction; for use at the Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. school, Pinar del Rio City. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. .75 Marcos Mijares 1 ream writing paper. 2.45 bottle writing ink .55 1 box pens. .75 24 writing pads 1.00 12 schoolbooks .50 12 ink wells 1.00 6. 25 .do Joseph Bardales 144 writing pads. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. 3.00 1 liter ink .75 1 box pens... .50 1 box chalk .40 24 schoolbooks 1.60 6.25 ..do Do. Esteban Mirauda. 1 broom 1 sponge .30 .20 .50 Do. Feb. 150 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Marcos Mijares. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. 96 schoolbooks 1 liter writing ink $3.25 1.25 1 box pens. .75 24 writing pads. 1.00 $6.25 Public instruction; for use at the Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. school, Pinar del Rio City. 12 schoolbooks 3.00 48 writing pads.. 3.25 6.25 .do Francis Bejarano. 1 broom .25 .do 88 Do. Do. Severino Fernandez & Co box pens. $0.25 48 writing pads. 1.20 48 penholders 50 1 líter writing ink .75 box chalk. .25 54 schoolbooks 1.05 4.00 .do Do. Edelucira Rios Agapito Fernandez. 1 sponge 1 broom .35 .15 .50 do Do. box pens. .25 48 writing pads. 1.20 48 penholders .50 1 liter writing ink. .75 box chalk .25 54 schoolbooks 1.05 4.00 ..do Do. Dionisia Perez. Marcos Mijares.. 1 sponge.. 1 broom .35 .15 .50 do Do. ¡ box pens. .25 1 liter writing ink. .75 48 writing pads. 1.20 1 box chalk. .50 36 penholders .30 Feliciana Diaz Luis Planes. 72 schoolbooks 1 broom 1 sponge. 36 schoolbooks. box pens. 36 writing pads. 36 chalk liter writing ink. 1.00 4.00 .do Do. .35 .15 .50 .do Do. .70 25 75 .25 PRP25 25 Date. Feb. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 151 36 penholders .30 2.50 .do Do. Isabel Lopez. 1 earthenware jar .60 1 broom. .40 Luis Planes. 1 bottle writing ink 50 box chalk 25 box pens.. .25 48 writing pads. 1.00 24 schoolbooks. .50 Ramon Garcia. 36 schoolbooks. .70 liter writing ink. 30 24 writing pads.. box pens. 24 penholders 89 84282 28848 1.00 do Do. 2.50 .do Do. 25 2. 13 Public instruction; for use at the schools, Guayabo, Pinar del Rio, Do. Cuba. Rafirio Suena. Manuel Alonso. 1 broom. .37 do Do. 48 schoolbooks. $1.15 3 pounds chalk. .15 1 box pens. .70 ream writing paper. 1.13 liter writing ink. .43 3.56 Public instruction; for use at the schools, Las Obas, Pinar del Rio, Do. Cuba. Nemesio D. Soto. Cabesa & Alonso. 1 broom .35 .do Do. 36 schoolbooks. $0.76 36 writing pads.. 1.00 1 box pens. .50 1 litro writing ink .75 1 box chalk. .55 3.56 Public instruction. For use at the schools, R. Sequito, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Francisco Ponzalez. Pedro Sobrino 1 broom .40 1 sponge .16 .56 ..do Do. 48 writing pads. 1.20 1 box pens. .50 1 litro writing ink. .75 1 box chalk. .50 48 penholders .51 3.46 .do Joseph Diaz 1 broom .45 Public instruction. For use at the schools, Surnidero, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Do. Marcos Mijares. 24 writing pads $0.80 box pens. 84 schoolbooks. .25 2.08 3. 13 Do. 152 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Juan Diaz 1 broom $0.35 Public instruction. For use at the Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. schools, Faironas, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Marcos Mijares 24 schoolbooks. $0.60 Dolores Rodriquez……. Richard Covian 48 schoolbooks.. 24 penholders.. box pens.. 12 writing pads. 12 penholders. 1 broom 50 28 1.38 ....do .22 Public instruction. $1.00 Do. For use at the schools, San Jose, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. .30 25 box chalk 25 Writing paper 33 2.13 Public instruction. For use at the schools, Faironas, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Marcos Mijares.. litro writing ink. .25 Public instruction. For use at the Do. school at Caugie, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 12 penholders .15 .do Do. 24 writing pads.. .60 .do Do. box pens.. .25 .do Do. Chalk 13 .do 1.38 Antonio Felles Marcos Mijares. 1 broom .32 do Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. Quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. · 24 writing pads. $0.60 litro writing ink 35 box pens. 25 48 schoolbooks .63 24 penholders 30 2.13 ....do Peter Suarez. 1 broom .37 Public instruction. For use of the school at R. Sequito, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Do. Agapito Fernandez. 12 writing pads.. $0.50 36 schoolbooks 75 1 bottle writing ink 25 12 penholders .20 box chalk 30 2.00 ..do Rogelio Minosa. Agapito Fernandez. 1 broom .40 .do Do. Do. 24 schoolbooks $.51 Date. Feb. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 153 Antonio Martinez Agapito Fernandez. 12 writing pads.. .50 36 penholders .45 1.46 Public instruction. For use of the Do. school at Caberas, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 1 broom .30 .do Do. 24 writing pads. 24 penholders $1.00 40 36 schoolbooks 60 2.00 000 do 40 ..do Do. Do. 24 schoolbooks $0.50 24 writing pads. 1 slate .60 1.53 Manuel Diaz Marcos Mijares. 1 broom Banion Cantero Agapito Fernandez. 1 broom 2.63 Public instruction. For use of the Do. school at Caugie, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. .37 .do Do. 1 box pens. $0..50 48 writing pads. 1.20 48 schoolbooks .30 2.00 Public instruction. school at P. Viego, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. .35 .do For use of the Do. Do. 1 bottle writing ink ream writing paper. 5 penholders ... $1.00 .50 25 5 schoolbooks .25 Lucio Bordado Celestino Gonzalez 1 broom 2.00 Public instruction. For use at the school at Faironas, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Timoteo Pinero 1 broom 35 1 sponge. .15 .50 .do Celestino Gonzalez 1 bottle writing ink 50 box pens. 25 box chalk 25 36 writing pads. 75 12 schoolbooks .25 2.00 .do Joseph F. Cruz John Valdes Garcia 1 sponge 1 broom .35 .15 .50 .do box pens. .25 48 writing pads. 1.20 48 penholders .50 1 litro writing ink. .75 box chalk .25 54 schoolbooks 1.05 4.00 Public instruction. For use at the schools at Pinar del Rio City, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do, 154 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Justa Telles Paid. 1 broom 1 sponge. $0.35 .15 $0.50 Public instruction. For use at the Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. school at Pinar del Rio City, Cuba. Marcos Mijares. 48 writing pads.. 1.20 .do Do. 1 litro writing ink .75 .do Do. 84 schoolbooks 1.40 do Do. 1 box pens... .50 .do Do. Chalk .15 .do 4.00 Otilia Luengo Marcos Mijares. 1 broom .40 1 sponge .10 .50 ..do Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Cesar Lancis, mayor. box pens. .25 1 litre writing ink .75 48 writing pads. 1.20 1 box chalk .50 36 penholders .30 Feliciana Rodriquez 20 | John Figueras. 72 schoolbooks 1 broom 1 sponge.. 1.00 4.00 ....do Do. .35 .15 .50 10.80 ..do Public instruction. For use at the school at San Cristobal, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Do. Do. 84 schoolbooks 2 boxes chalk .80 2 boxes Mallat pens .90 Grenes Fones. Brooms... .80 Soap, sponges. .70 8882 .do .do 12.50 1.50 .do Mary Gonzalez Frederick del Valle. Soap, brooms 1.30 ..do 72 schoolbooks $9.60 2 litros writing ink 1.60 12 spools thread 1.30 12.50 do Ignacio Rodriquez Frederico del Valle Brooms. 1.00 Soap, sponges. .80 1.80 .do 96 schoolbooks 3.60 48 writing pads. 4.90 2 boxes pens, with holders 2.00 Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Date. Feb. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 155 2 litros writing ink. 2.00 12.50 ..do Teresa Soto. Brooms, soap 1.10 .do Brooms, soap 1.10 .do Ysabel Capote. Herminio Diaz & Co. Brooms, soap 1.10 ..do 40 schoolbooks $2.00 ..do 40 pads 2.00 .do 4 bottles writing ink 2.00 ..do Penholders Pens... 3.20 .do Chalk 9.20 Arguelles & Diaz Schoolbooks. Writing ink 4.00 .do Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. - Writing pens Penholders Chalk 5.20 .do Do. Writing paper 9.20 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 6 counting boards. 45.00 20 benches, with desk, complete. 210.00 10 benches. 95.00 80 ink wells 20.00 72 cloth racks 18.00 4 slates 18.00 10 E. Mendez 4 easels 2 revolving slates 6 tables.. 12 sets alphabet Ink, paper, pencils. Worsted yarn, thread 8.00 24.00 48.00 14.00 500.00 ..do Disposed of by Pedro Saenz Ganez, mayor. 1.95 Pens, books 1.98 1.55 5.48 Public instruction. For use at the school at Guayabal, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Disposed of by Manuel Paisat, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Ink, pens, chalk, paper 2.95 D Broom. .40 Books 1.90 Sponge, ink wells .53 5.78 .do Ink, pens. .79 Paper, books .45 1.24 ..do Ink, pens, paper. 2.18 Books, chalk, sponge. 1.60 3.78 Do. Do. Do. 156 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. E. Mendez Paid. Ink, pens, paper Chalk, thread, books.. $1.65 1.45 Jars, brooms. .67 $3.77 Paper. Public instruction. For use at the school at Guayabal, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Disposed of by Manuel Paisat, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Ink Pens... 1.96 Books 1.58 Pencils 1 jar. .24 3.78 .do Do. Agustin Alonso Pacheco.. Chalk Ink. 1.57 do Pens Writing paper. .85 6 schoolbooks 1.35 3.77 Alberto Gonzalez. 1 litro writing ink. 1.00 2 millo brooms .80 ..do Writing paper. 60 .do Writing pens .30 do Yellow soap 10 .do 4 crochet needles. 20 do .do .do Public instruction. For use at the school at Balira Hondra, Pinar del Rio. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Poisot, mayor. Disposed of by Alberto Gravier, mayor. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Disposed of by Alberto Gravier, mayor. 4 packs sewing needles. .20 ..do 6 spools thread.. .60 do 4 yards crea cloth .60 ..do 20 yards chaconat cloth 2.20 do ! empty barrel .40 do 2 water jars... .10 .do 1 basin .60 do 1 crystal ink well .15 .do 1 small ruler .15 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 8.00 19 Mardomingo & Co Schoolbooks 5.50 Pens. 2.00 Ink. School fixtures 4.00 11.50 Public instruction. For use at the school at Consolacion del Norte. Disposed of by Claudio Fuentes, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Schoolbooks. 2.75 Date. 13 Feb. 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 157 Ink. 1.00 School fixtures 2.50 6.25 Public instruction. For use of schools at Consolacion del Norte, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. 14 Miguel Busquet 50 writing pads.. 1.50 litro writing ink .50 do 5 pounds chalk. 40 do Mallat writing pens .50 .do 36 schoolbooks .75 do Public instruction. For use of schools Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. at Mariel, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Do. Do. 3.65 Lorenzo Colsa Ynocente Santos 120 schoolbooks. 6.25 .do 36 schoolbooks $2.75 .do 1 litro writing ink 1.00 do Do. Do. Do. 50 writing pads. 1.50 do Chalk .50 do Writing pens .50 .do 6.25 Meliton Suquet.. 100 writing pads. 3.00 .do 1 litro writing ink 1.00 do 51 schoolbooks. 1.25 do Chalk .50 .do Mallat writing pens .50 .do 6.25 Lorenzo Colsa 100 writing pads. 3.00 do 1 litro writing ink. 1.00 .do Writing paper 1.00 .do Chalk .50 Mallat writing pens .75 6.25 15 Campo & Bro. 46 schoolbooks 4.44 2 bottles writing ink 1.00 .do Thread Needles .81 do 6.25 Matias Diaz. 1 box writing pens .80 do Schoolbook. .90 .do 2 schoolbooks .70 litro writing ink Chalk .20 2820 .do 50 do :do do .do Do. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Do. Disposed of by Mgl. Llaneras, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Public instruction. For use of schools Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. at Consolacion del Sur, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. 3.10 158 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. Feb. 14 Gabriel Capote 1 millo broom $0.50 Rocamora yellow soap .60 do $1.10 Campo & Bro. 46 schoolbooks 4.44 .do 2 bottles writing ink 1.00 do Thread. .81 .do Needles 6.25 Apr. 7 Amando Valdes 30 schoolbooks. 2.17 Suarez & Bro.... 12 schoolbooks $0.60 12 writing pads. .80 1.40 Public instruction. For use of schools Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. at Consolacion del Sur, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Public instruction. For use of schools at Paso Real, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. .do Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Saturnino Alvarez, mayor. Do. Alvarez & Bro. 31 schoolbooks 1.65 6 penholders .30 1 box Mallat writing pens. 60 litro writing ink. 40 30 sheets writing paper. 30 6 lead pencils.. .30 6 writing pads.. .24 Mar. 10 Manuel Pegueso. Widow of Ruiz 2 enameled jars 1 empty can 1 millo broom 2 sponges · .30 .12 4.21 ..do Do. .45 .20 .65 Public instruction. For use of schools Disposed of by J. Llorente, mayor. at San Luis, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 51 schoolbooks 3.86 .do 2 litros writing ink 2.50 .do Do. Do. 2 boxes writing pens 1.40 .do Chalk .18 ..do 24 writing pads. 1.44 .do Do. Disposed of by J. Llorente, mayor. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by J. Llorente, mayor. 9.38 Francisco Lugo Paula Vera Ramon Amor. 1 broom - .30 1 sponge. .20 50 ..do Do. 1 broom 50 ..do Do. 24 schoolbooks $4.80 7 yards olan cloth 1.45 6.25 do Do. 9 Gutierrez & Fowes. 1,030 feet lumber 24.00 15 packages tacks $1.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 159 1 package screws.. 19 pounds nails. 6 hinges .35 1.85 .60 1 iron bolt. 1.00 3 door bolts. 1.20 10 yards oilcloth. 4.50 2 whitewashing brushes. .80 11.70 For furniture; for use of schools at Disposed of by G. Hernandez, mayor. Vinales, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. John de la Cruz Marante. Pandiello y Mann. 5 loads sand 8 sacks lime 5.00 10.00 ..do do Do. Do. 1,276 feet lumber $63.80 16 pounds English nails 2.05 3 pounds Paris tacks .75 2 yards oilcloth 1.90 68.50 ' For furniture; for use of schools at La Esperanza, Vinales, Pinar del Rio. Do. Facundo Gutierrez 2,320 feet pine lumber 116.00 11 packages Paris tacks. 1.65 12 pounds nails. 1.45 25 yards oilcloth. 12.50 4 pounds glue .60 132.20 .do Do. Ramon Lopez 113 feet pine lumber. 7.35 1 pounds glue 1 pound blue .45 7.80 For furniture; for use of schools at Vinales, Pinar del Rio. Do. 8 Oleja Lacona. 2 brooms, sponges 2.00 For furniture; for use of schools at Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 2 liters writing ink 1 box writing pens 192 writing pads. $1.50 .do .74 do 8.00 do 24 schoolbooks 2 pounds chalk .50 do .26 do Writing paper 1.50 .do 12.50 Manuel G. Quintal 1 liter writing ink. .75 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. box writing pens .37 96 writing pads……. 4.00 48 schoolbooks 1.00 1 pound chalk. .13 6.25 Public instruction; for use at the Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. schools at San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. ...do 1.00 ...do 1 broom $0.35 1 sponge. .15 .50 Joseph Santamarina Fanstino Menendez 1 broom Sponges 160 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, finance department, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Public instruction; for use at the Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. schools at San Juan y Martinez, Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Date. Articles. Paid. Mar. 9 Vidal Saiz 24 schoolbooks $0.50 liters writing ink. 3.75 48 writing pads... 2.00 box writing pens pound chalk 1.85 .06 $3.12 Manuel Llarena. 42 schoolbooks 1.00 .do pound chalk. .30 ..do 1 bottle writing ink .40 .do 6 writing pads.. .25 ..do 2 yards oilcloth. 1.00 .do Writing paper D .50 .do Writing pens 3.45 Juan Rivasella 42 schoolbooks 1.05 .do 6 writing pads.. .30 .do 1 bottle writing ink ..do Writing paper.. .75 .do Writing pens.. do pound chalk. .80 .do 1 yard oilcloth 6 yards embroidering cloth 1.50 .do 6 crochet needles 2 pounds assorted worsted yarn 1.25 .do 5.65 Ramon Pyadas. 84 schoolbooks. 4.90 1 bottle writing ink 1.60 6.50 do Augistina Ginebra Franco. Ruisanchez Brooms.. 1.00 .do Sponges 36 schoolbooks. $1.00 .do 1 liter writing ink 80 .do 24 writing pads. 73 ..do Chalk .20 .do 1 box writing pens .40 .do 3.13 Total 3,056. 67 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor; quantities purchased not specified. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. Do. Do. Do. JDisposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor; quantities purchased not specified. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor; quantities purchased not specified. Disposed of by Rafael Baster, mayor. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 161 For use at ice plant, electric plant, and laundry at United States Mili- tary Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William J. White, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at United States Military Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 1 Manuel Dirube 100 tons bituminous coal 31 Manuel Vila. 17 pounds cotton waste. 5 gallons kerosene oil 25 pounds cotton waste.. 5 pounds tin solder. 11164—x x——11 $498.00 1.87 $1.63 2.75 1.50 5.88 For use at electric and ice plant, Military Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba. 100 pounds cotton waste. 10.00 .do 55 gallons dynamo oil $27.50 55 gallons filtered machine oil 27.50 55 gallons gas oil 30.25 2 pounds cylinder packing 1.50 6 tubular globe lanterns 12 lantern wicks. 1.50 .12 Manuel Dirube 200 tons bituminous coal 88.37 996.00 .do For use at electric and ice plant, laundry and pump station, Mili- tary Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba. Total 1,600.12 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel V. Ham, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 12 Manuel Martinez. Miguel Rodriguez Francisco Arajo Juan Silva. 787 pounds manila rope 22,000 cubic feet sand. 10 pieces wood. 1 piece yaba wood. 10 water pipes. 228 bags lime 430 cubic meters stone 3 iron sickles Oscar Heredia Jesus Maura 13 Bernabe Sanchez Adan 23 wheelbarrows 12 do 400 bags lime 30 picks $13.75 Used for paving and repairing streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. For use as pick handles $157.40 781.00 For use at well-boring plant 2.00 4.00 5.00 79.80 Used in connection with street re- Specific use not more definitely stated. pairs, Nuevitas, Cuba. .do Used for sanitary purposes in connec- tion with streets. 1,397.50 Used for paving and repaving streets, Used in repairing streets, Nuevitas, Labor included in amount of bill. Cuba. Nuevitas, Cuba. 4.50 140.00 Used for sanitary purposes in connec- 92.00 Used in repairing streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. tion with streets. 162 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel V. Ham, quartermaster United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 12 Bernabe Sanchez Adan 25 shovels 6 wheelbarrows 35 shovels 19 shovels Articles. Paid. $11.46 21.00 16.04 8.71 $70.96 Used in repairing strlets, Nuevitas, Cuba. 37.50 2.22 39.72 For use in the construction of streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. 13 Tomen Jauer & Co 50 picks 79 feet lumber. 12 .....do 400 feet lumber, 500 feet lumber. 25 pounds oil Andres Soravilla 12 shovels 6.00 24.95 2.75 Used in the construction of saddle racks, etc., Camp Troop E, Eighth Cavalry. For use in well-boring plant, Nuevi- tas, Cuba. Used in repairing streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. 14 .do 6 axes $6.00 6 ax handles. 1.80 7.80 do 12 Yriarte Bros. 6 shovels 3.50 7 balls twine. 3.50 6 buckets 3.25 8 pounds nails. .64 2 grindstones. 1.08 31 | Miguel Rodriguez Jesus Maura. 15,451 cubic feet sand 11.97 548.51 ...do 291 bags lime 101.85 Juan Silva. Angel Agosto. Juan Silva. Jose Planas. ...do 222 barrels lime. 77.70 30 sacks lime 10.50 Francisco Arayo. 8 water pipes 4.00 276.36 cubic meters stone. 898.17 Used for paving and repaving streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. Used for sanitary purposes in con- nection with streets. .do .do. For use in streets in connection with repairs, Nuevitas, Cuba. Used for paving and repaving streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. 26 water pipes 13.00 For use in streets in connection with repairs, Nuevitas, Cuba. 6 water pipes 3.00 ..do Total 4, 484. 08 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 163 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Robert M. Peterson, commissary subsistence, United States Army, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of Mar. 13 Jose Alvarez 366 pounds beef. 17 Swift & Co. 168 pounds beef. 1,657 pounds beef. 420 pounds beef Total March, 1900.] $81.97 Subsistence for destitute Cubans at Remedios, Cuba. 20.11 219.22 For use at the charitable institutions at Matanzas, Cuba. 50.27 For use at the lepers' hospital, Santa Clara, Cuba. Used and disposed of by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second U. S. In- fantry, commissary. For use at the hospital "Siervas de | Used and disposed of by First Lieut. Maria," Cienfuegos, Cuba. J. L. Hines, Second U. S. Infantry. Used and disposed of by Capt. R. M. Peterson, commissary subsistence, U.S. Army. Used and disposed of by First Lieut. W. H. Bean, Second U. S. Cavalry, commissary. 371.57 [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Col. Charles F. Humphrey, deputy quartermaster-general, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] $10.27 For use on buildings at military hos- pital No. 1, Habana. 1900. Mar. 5 6 Atanasio Queryeta 44 cubic meters sand Luis F. Iguzguiza. 1,800 bricks $32.40 33 barrels lime. 29.70 Spanish gold 62. 10 Reduced to U. S. currency 56.71 7 Gomez O'Brien & Co. 9 feet galvanized pipe. $1.35 1 hose bib 1.50 6 fittings.. 2 straps 1 stopcock. 90 .20 1.50 Habana Electric Co Dirube & Varela. M. P. Keefe. 6 incandescent lamps 5.45 Used in repairs to water trough at quartermaster stables, headquar- ters Division of Cuba, Habana. For use of Principe, quartermaster department, Habana. 1.80 Furnished for governor-general's palace, Habana. ton anthracite coal 2 cases cupboards.. 4.00 $101.20 4 glass doors. 30.00 1 desk lamp 10.00 2 wall brackets 8.00 1 Harvard lock 3.50 1 electric call bell 15.00 164 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Col. Charles F. Humphrey, deputy quartermaster-general, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] • Date. From whom purchased. Mur. 7 M. P. Keefe 1 clothes hook. 1 lamp stand Articles. Paid. $1.75 5.00 Disposition and use. $174.45 Used in enlarging office of chief commissary, lieutenant governor's palace, Habana. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Benito Alvarez & Co 2 gallons varnish. 100 pounds cotton waste. 40 pounds sheet zinc. 4 casters 11.00 For painting locomotives, Trisconia Railroad, Habana. 12.00 For use of the Trisconia Railroad, Habana. 4.00 2 hinges $1.50 1.25 2.75 Faustino de Arreba 10 Krajewski-Pesant Co 4 nickel-plated locks 5.50 1 Seabury patent boiler Brass and copper pipe.. $510.00 30.00 15 New York Belting and Packing Co. 300 feet rubber hose, coupled 540.00 94.50 For ice box at office of chief quarter- master, Habana. ..do For use in the lieutenant-governor's palace, Habana. For the launch Walworth ..do For station No. 21, Fifth Street Ve- dado, Habana. A. C. Rowe. 24 fire extinguishers... $288.00 120 fire-extinguisher charges. 24.00 312.00 For use at Columbia Barracks, Que- mados, Cuba. 16 Baldwin Locomotive Works. 2 sets eccentric straps $82.00 1 set grate bars 35.00 6 gauge cocks 9.90 2 pieces leather packing 4.50 12 water-gauge glasses .75 6 lubricator glasses .38 1 triple-sight feed lubricator 35.00 4 driving springs 66.00 25 iron boiler tubes. 52.50 200 feet iron pipe.. 22.00 12 brake-beam fenders 66.00 374.03 17 Leonard & McCoy 1 4-foot grindstone. 59.50 For use of the Trisconia Railroad, Havana. 1 Metropolitan injector 17.00 76.50 Kinsey & Rainier. 1 Hall's safe wheel 3.50 do One right back wheel for Hall's safe No. 4510, for use of depot quarter- master, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 165 For use of the Trisconia Railroad, Habana. For use in connection with the fire- protection system at Trisconia, Cuba. For use of the Trisconia Railroad, Habana. For use in the lieutenant-governor's palace, Habana. For use of Trisconia Railroad, Ha- bana, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Francis T. White Hard- | 6 flat files ware Co. 6 half-round files $1.74 1.98 6 square files 1.98 6 bastard flat files 2.04 3 -inch round files. .60 3-inch round files. .90 3 triangular files .18 6 file handles. .12 6 hammer handles. .30 2 24-inch rulers .20 1 set stock and dies. 13.60 1 set pipe taps 4.25 $27.89 19 | Manuel Vila. 3 hose nozzles 48.00 20 A. F. Brombacher & Co 6-inch round files $2.58 1 glazier's diamond 4.60 7.18 24 G. Lawton Childs & Co. 25 chairs 257.44 3 sofas 57.00 7 tables 78.56 1 cabinet 13.50 29 rugs.. 205. 25 5 mattresses 4 bedsteads with springs 87.50 699.25 26 Manuel Vila. 4 heavy hinges .40 Screws .do 24 nickel-plated hinges. ..do Screws 1.92 .do 4 brass hooks and eyes .20 ..do 4 packages finishing nails .32 .do 1 package screws • .30 .do Screws. ..do 16 casters 1.28 .do 4. 42 Total 2,475. 20 Do. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Ormond M. Lissak, Ordnance Department, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 31 C. Torre & Co. 6 stay pins. $1.00 6 locks. 6.00 12 metal door knockers 2.50 2 stoppers .16 166 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Ormond M. Lissak, Ordnance Department, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Paid. Mar. 31 C. Torre & Co 2 plugs $0.16 432 screws .60 3 packages brads .24 25 pounds rope 3.75 Spanish gold 14.41 Reduced to U. S. currency $13.11 For use at Pirotecnia Militar, Habana, Knight & Wall Co. Maria, Sierra & Co. 2 sets mortise locks. 1.50 2 cans sienna. $0.50 17 pounds steel cable. Cuba. Used in connection with barracks Specific use not more definitely stated. and quarters. 3.85 3 cans white paint 4.00 35 pounds turpentine. 4.20 1 mason's trowel .50 16 varas canvas 12.38 1 drill .75 Spanish gold 26.18 Reduced to U.S. currency. 23.82 For use at Pirotecnia Militar, Habana,| Cuba. 5 gallons turpentine. $4.50 2 cans white paint.. 4.00 2 hair pencils. .20 Spanish gold 8.70 Reduced to U. S. currency 7.92 .do Tofal 46.35 [Personal property purchased by Capt. John H. Gardner, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Placetas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Raimundo Varona Mar. 21 Jose Gruart. 1 horse. For use in the sanitation department at Caibarien. $68.00 13,493 feet lumber 78 yards hard wood. $374.80 78.00 10 cantos stone 20.00 472.80 .do 3,150 pounds galvanized iron.. 196.87 3,627 feet lumber 100.35 297.22 Bernardo Gonzalez. 100 pounds nails. 6.50 Used in constructing barracks and quarters at Caibarien. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 167 Total 170 pounds white-lead paint. 47.60 28 boxes hinges... 7.00 12 boxes locks 15.00 20 gallons turpentine.. 29.40 20 gallons linseed oil 34.60 36 whitewash brushes 14.40 28 paint brushes..... 19.60 12 pounds blue paint 8.40 10 pounds blue paint. 2.50 6 pounds Spanish paint drier. 3.25 188.25 .do 3 gallons varnish. 9.00 1,035.27 .do [Personal property purchased by Jose A. Clark, mayor of Regla, disbursing officer at Regla, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 34 Colt's revolvers Mar. 10 Sala & Sons. Total 3,400 revolver cartridges. 34 belts 34 revolver holsters. $527.00 51.00 51.00 51.00 $680.00 Equipment for the municipal police, Regla, Cuba. 680.00 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Marcus B. Stokes, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 31 Maribona Perez & C 30 pounds rope 1 ball thread 4 pounds marlin 6 pounds burnt oil.. 4 liters turpentine 1 pound black paint. pound chrome yellow 8 pounds cocoa oil. 24 pounds waste 6 sheets emery cloth 1 combination wrench 3 pounds caustic soda 7 varas canvas. 1 quart varnish. 2 paint brushes 2 steel files. 1 bench screw $6.90 1.00 .38 • 66 1.20 20 10 .80 2.40 .25 .30 3.00 1.96 .75 .75 1.13 3.00 168 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Marcus B. Stokes, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Maribona Perez & Co 5 gallons cylinder oil. 5 gallons dynamo oil $5.00 3.75 1 funnel .15 6 cans mammee paste 1 brush 2.25 .13 Spanish gold 36.06 Reduced to U. S. currency $32.78 Iglesias Rivas & Co.. 30 strips lumber $9.00 Nails and tacks. .50 .do Spanish gold 9.50 Used in the maintenance and opera- tion of the collector of custom's steam launch. In customs service Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity of each purchased not stated. Reduced to U. S. currency 8.64 Vila & Brother 303 pounds ice. 3.03 For use in office of collector of cus- toms, Cardenas, Cuba. Total 44.45 For use in auditor's office, Habana, | Used and disposed of by W. H. Em- Cuba. .do ery, acting auditor for Cuba. Do. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of the office of the auditor for the island of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 6 Pulodo & Co 1 file hook $0.25 5 W. D. Bourne 1 dating stamp $10.95 6 Pulido & Co 2,000 sheets blotting paper. $12.00 4 reams writing paper. 18.60 1 set rubber letters 7.20 12 bottles paste and 1 ink pad 2.00 1 letterpress 4.50 48 rubber erasers 9.60 1 blank book 9.00 3 liters ink 3.75 19 Charles S. Hord. 1 pair scissors. Office supplies. 1.50 68.40 ..do 5.90 .do Do. Used and disposed of by W. H. Em- ery, acting auditor for Cuba. Quan- tity purchased not specified; item not further described. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 169 21 M. Pulido. 57,750 blank forms. $637.00 do 10,000 envelopes. 55.00 22 Uneva Fabrica de Hielo. 210 sheets writing paper. 1,950 pounds ice 75.00 767.00 13.00 .do ...do Total 865.25 Used and disposed of by W. H. Em- ery, acting auditor for Cuba. Do. Used and disposed of by W. H. Reeves, acting auditor for Cuba. [Personal property purchased by Capt. William H. Hay, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 16 Leandro Uria.. 6 sponges. $1.00 24 Foyo, Moreno & Co. 1 mirror $1.50 Office of the collector of customs, Matanzas, Cuba. 3 cuspidors 1.20 2.70 26 Frank Breckenridge Field. 15 gallons graphite paint. 20 pounds solder 15.00 5.00 20.00 Completion of new shed and wharf at Matanzas, Cuba. Oscar Alfonso Total Timber 42.75 Putting in telephone "central" and electric bells at Matanzas, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified; labor included in amount of bill. 66.45 [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Commander Lucien Young, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 4 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 box toilet paper 2 typewriter ribbons. $10.00 2.00 1 rubber eraser 50 1 bottle three-in-one oil .35 $12.85 Used in office of captain of the port at Habana. J. F. Kelly 1 office clock 4.50 .do 5 M. Carranza 4,000 blank forms. $23.00 6 J. Henry Steinhart 6 boxes paper fasteners. 1.25 1 rubber signature stamp. 3.00 4 rubber stamps 2.75 3 special blank books 42.00 72.00 .do P. P. Elejalde & Co 1 book cabinet. 40.00 .do 170 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Commander Lucien Young, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. 8 Knight & Wall Co 1 suction pump. 16 feet hose. $23.50 5.35 Vierda de Ruiz de Gamiz 16,010 pounds anthracite coal $28.85 Used in connection with pumping of 'buoys" at port of Habana. 64.04 10 | Aspurn & Co. 12 brooms Used for steam purposes in launches of captain of the port at Habana. $4.50 4 mop handles. 1.00 12 sponges 2.50 12 cakes sapolio 1.44 10 galvanized buckets. 4.80 2 mops.. .90 3 scrub brushes. 1.20 J. G. Gonzalez & Co 3 dustpans. 2 pipe wrenches. .60 80 17.74 1 gallon copper paint Used for cleaning purposes in office of captain of the port at Habana. 2.50 24 sheets emery cloth 80 3 pounds packing 1.75 1 pound Dixon's graphite 35 6 pounds caustic soda 1.20 1 can refined petroleum. 1.75 can olive oil 1.40 1 feather duster 2.50 1 pound white soap .08 1 corn broom 2 lamps. · 45 3.00 1 patent lamp chimney .55 6 guage glasses 1.80 10 gallons lard oil 8.00 12 pounds white paint.. 1.50 12 pounds yellow paint.. 1.50 2 pounds red paint .24 1 pound black paint.. 20 20 pounds cotton waste. 2.40 2 gallons turpentine.. 2.00 5 pounds caustic soda 1.00 1 whisk broom .25 10 yards canvas.. 3.90 2 balls twine. .50 12 packages wire nails. 96 25 pounds nails.. 1.25 12 packages wood screws. 7.20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 171 1 package carpet tacks 40 2 pounds glue 60 1 pound asbestos wicking. 50 1 door spring .40 2 locks. 3.00 10 gallons kerosene oil 3.00 56.93 1,350 feet lumber 61.00 2, 540 pounds ice. 11.43 Used at office of captain of the port 1,200 pounds anthracite coal 2,000 sheets letter paper ..do Public works, ports and harbors, Specific use not more definitely stated. general supplies. of Habana. 4.80 Used for fuel purposes on launches of captain of port of Habana. 8.00 12 Planiol & Cragiga Nueva Fabrica de Hielo. Dirube & Varela. 13 Ruiz & Hermano 14 Antonio Segura. Gas Engine and Power Co. and Charles L. Seabury & Co. (consolidated). 15 Krajewski Pesant & Co 6 wooden sleepers 1 set bars, launch grate 1 set bars, launch grate 1 tube expander. $10.00 Used in office of captain of port of Habana. 5.00 Supplies for harbor patrol.. Specific use not more definitely stated. 9.00 9.00 28.00 Supplies for use of launches of cap- tain of the port of Habana. 3 pounds steel tubes. .36 4 pounds iron pipe .32 20 pounds wrought iron. 1.00 33 pounds wrought iron. 1.65 3 nipples .30 3 belts .15 3 pounds tubes .21 1 globe valve .50 1 brass union 1.50 1 elbow. .07 1 brass valve 30 pound emery 05 44 brass screws .48 31 round-head screws. 62 1 pound brass .40 7.91 Used in connection with repairs to launches of captain of the port of Habana. 20 M. Ruiz & Co. 1 card rack 1.00 ream Spanish paper 2.20 6 blank books 1.00 18 boxes paper fasteners. 5.00 50 sheets blotting paper 3.50 M. Carranza 12.70 Used in the office of captain of the port, Habana. 1 Hall's iron safe Total 180.00 ..do 615.75 172 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Eli A. Helmick, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. 5 A. Carreno Hermanos 10 Juan E. Valdes 500 envelopes.. $5.00 For use of rural guard administra- tion at Matanzas. 500 sheets writing paper. $7.50 5 reams writing paper. 24.00 400 envelopes. 4.00 Diego Velasco 300 blank forms 2 boxes pens.. 2 liters ink.. 10 notebooks 12.00 2.40 3.00 3.70 56.60 Used in the office of the rural guard, first district, at Santa Clara. Postage stamps.. 11.00 .do Quantity purchased not stated. 4 reams writing paper. $19.50 1 box wafers. 1.30 2 copy books.. 1.60 1 liter ink 1.50 144 rubber bands .40 Julio S. Montero & Co 2 boxes pens.. 4 paper weights 1 bottle mucilage. 1.50 25.80 .do 2.00 .60 2 pencils.. .20 3 boxes paper fasteners. 3.00 1 steel eraser .75 10 sheets blotting paper. 1.00 500 sheets writing paper. 4.50 1 rubber stamp 1.50 13.55 .do Diego Velasco 5 reams writing paper. 31.00 do 2 liters ink 3.20 .do 2 sheets blotting paper 6 pencils. .40 .do 60 .do Juan E. Valdes Diego Velasco 250 envelopes. Sealing wax and wafers. 1,000 sheets writing paper 21reams writing paper.. 1 box wafers. 3 liters ink 1,000 envelopes 1 paper weight 5 sheets blotting paper Postage stamps 2.00 .do 65 .do Do. 37.85 10.00 · 16.25 1.25 3.60 10.00 1.25 .50 42.85 15.00 .do Used in the office of the rural guards | Number and denomination not speci- at Santa Clara. fied. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 173 A. Garcia & Co 28 sacks lime 15.60 1 rake .50 1 wheelbarrow 3.00 3 whitewash brushes. 1.50 3 shovels 14 hoes 19.50 2 hooks. 40.10 For the stables of the rural guards, Santa Clara province. Rafael Ybargoye Material. 16.62 Lumber 17.00 Hardware 33.62 J. P. Sanchez. 1 wheelbarrow Used for repairing barracks at Santa Quantity purchased not specified. Clara. 1 shovel 9.00 2 hoes 4 sacks lime 2.40 4 hooks 8 shovels 14.00 8 hoes 25.40 Used in the stables of the rural guards, Santa Clara province. 12 Ricardo M. Cartaya 187 reams writing paper. 58.50 9 liters ink 13.05 4 boxes wafers. 4.80 100 memorandum books. 3.33 14 sheets blotting paper 1.20 5 bottles mucilage. 1.00 4 bottles red ink. 1.20 12 pencils. .60 5 boxes pens.. 3.50 7 bottles stamp ink. 2.80 2 inkstands. 2.50 1 rule. .60 Ricardo M. Cartaya Maribana Sampedro & Co. Muino Gonzales & Co. Felix Rovira 4 spades 4 hoes 1 pick 2 shovels 2 hoes · 1 hook. Postage stamps... 2 hooks 2 shovels 2 hoes 18 paint. 93.08 Used in the offices of the rural guards at Sagua la Grande. 20.00 7.00 3.50 18.50 Used in the offices of the rural guards, third district of Sagua la Grande. Used in the stables of the rural guards, third district of Sagua la Grande. {" Used in the stables of the rural guards {U'$ at Sagua la Grande. Number and denomination not speci- fied. Used in the stables of the rural guards Labor included in amount of bill. at Rancho Velos. .do .do .do Do. Do. Quantity and class purchased not specified. 174 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Eli A. Helmick, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased, Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 12 Burguet & Casanovas 1 sack lime 2 brushes 2 shovels 2 hoes 1 hook $5.10 Use (Used in the stables of the rural guards Agapito Gutierrez Alvera & Co Paint Hooks 21.50 Hoes. at Cifuentes, Cuba. Used in the stables of the rural guards Quantity purchased not specified. at Quemado de Guines. 2 hooks $2.20 4 shovels 3.00 4 hoes 1.80 7.00 Used in the stables of the rural guards at Calabazar, Cuba. Antonio Argi.. Rosenda Palacio. 4 sacks lime 2.40 Used for whitewashing rural guards barracks at Camaguani. 1 wheelbarrow $4.00 2 hoes 1.00 1 bucket.. 1.00 1 rake 1.00 2 whitewash brushes 1.00 8.00 For use at the rural guards barracks at Camaguani. Juan Jimenez Garcia. 2 hoes 1.00 2 shovels 2.00 1 hook. .50 3.50 ..do Bernardo Gonzalez Alvarez. 1 wheelbarrow 4.00 3 rakes 2.10 4 sickles 1.80 2 shovels 1.60 9.50 For use at the rural guards stables at Placetas. 13 Emilio G. Perez 3 reams writing paper. liter ink 13.62 .80 600 envelopes.. 3.50 8 blank books 5.25 14 bottles mucilage. 1.60 12 pencils.. .80 144 memorandum books. 8.50 8 sheets blotting paper .80 box pens.. 40 35.27 For the office of the rural guards at Placetas. Joaquin V. Ledesma 1 rubber stamp 3.50 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 175 1 bottle ink. .40 5 reams writing paper. 25.08 1,300 envelopes 7.80 • 12 pencils. .80 4 boxes pens. 2.40 1 paper hook .40 4 liters ink.. 5.50 1 penholder .30 46.18 Jose Gonzalez Pilar Sainz 1,550 postage stamps. 31.00 .do · Used in the offices of the rural guards in Santa Clarà Province. 2 desks $21.20 1 wardrobe 25.00 12 chairs. 12.00 2 rocking chairs. 6.00 1 lamp.. 5.00 69.20 15 | Olazar & Tome 6 shovels. 4.80 6 sickles 3.00 3 hooks. 2.70 Pascacio de la Flor. 12 sacks lime 12.00 17 Mier & Suarez 2 whitewash brushes $1.00 10.50 Used in the office of the rural guards at Remedios. Used in the stables of the rural guards at Sancti Spiritus. Used in the stables of the rural guards at Paredes. Used in the stables of the rural guards at Cabaiguan. Used for disinfecting closets of the rural guards at Paredes, Cabaiguan, and Sancti Spiritus. Used in repairing barracks for rural guards at Rodas. 1 hoe .do 1 shovel $1.50 .do Paint 2 axes ..do · Quantity purchased not specified. $12.80 .do H. W. Klittke & Co 1 rake 2 sacks lime 3 shovels 3 hoes .50 .do 1.20 .do 17.00 2.85 1.75 3 rakes 1 screwdriver. 1.75 .65 8 sacks lime 4.80 5 cans paint 6.00 i 11 staples. .60 8 bottles Pil paint. 1.20 19.60 Used in the stables of rural guards at Cienfuegos. Jose Ysla Enrique Mortera 3 rakes 4 hoes 3 shovels. Postage stamps. 8.40 For cleaning barracks and stables, rural guard, Yajuapay. 20.00 Used in the offices of rural guards at Cienfuegos, Number and denomination not speci- fied, 176 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Eli A. Helmick, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Mantanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. 1900. Mar. 13 J. Torres & Co 4 bottles ink. $4.00 10 reams writing paper. 44.75 1,000 envelopes 6.00 2 boxes envelopes 5.25 7 boxes pens.. 4.25 26 note books. 7.00 8 sheets blotting paper .80 4 spittoons. 5.00 26 lead pencils. 1.70 2 dusters. 2.50 6 blank books 6.00 2 inkstands.. 2.50 2 desk pads. 2.50 21 penholders 1.50 2 boxes clips .50 2 liters writing ink. 2.00 2 bottles writing ink 2.00 2 boxes wafers. .50 1 package thread. 1.25 $100.00 20 Leonardo J. Ruiz 10 cans mineral oil 20.00 Used in the offices of rural guards at Cienfuegos. Used in the offices of the rural guards at Sancti Spiritus. 27 Paul Paulino Soles. 30 sheets blotting paper $2.00 2 boxes pencils. 1.00 2 boxes pens. 1.40 400 sheets writing paper. 2.50 1,000 blank forms. 8.00 14.90 Used in the office of the rural guards at Matanzas. 3 Rafael Ybargolles 1 pump 14.00 For repairs of rural guards' quarters at Santa Clara. 460 pounds pipe 41.40 ..do 5 globe valves 11.25 .do 4 elbows, 2 tees 1.20 ..do 1 check valve 1.50 .do 1 galvanized iron tank. 31.80 do 2 doors. 25.00 .do 4 wooden columns. 20.00 do 1 closet seat 6.00 1 iron door, 1 bolt, zinc. 20.00 172.15 ..do Used for ceiling guardhouse at Santa Clara. Labor included in amount of bill. Do. Do. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity zinc purchased not speci- fied. Total 1, 082.05 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 177 [Personal property purchased by Capt. F. G. Irwin, jr., Second United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santa Cruz de Sur, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 31 Bolano & Cergueda.. 1,000 blank forms. 1 liter blue-black ink. 4 boxes pens.. 1 package pins 11164—x x———12 Salvador Fluriach. Jose Abadin Groceries Water $3.50 1.00 2.40 1.00 $7.90 For use in the office of the custom- 4.50 house at Santa Cruz del Sur, in the province of Puerto Principe. Furnished for an excursion to Laber- Quantity purchased not specified. into de Doce Leguas, in the prov- 1.50 ince of Puerto Principe, Cuba. For use in the office of the custom- house at Santa Cruz del Sur, in the province of Puerto Principe. Do. 1.50 15.40 .do Do. [Personal property purchased by Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 13 Joseph Woodrow 18 barrels cement 13 meters sand. $72.00 32.40 Miguel Martinez Lamp oil Total For use in repairing and the improve- ments in the supreme court build- ing at Habana, Cuba. 1 barrel plaster of paris. 3.50 $107.90 Antonio Diaz. 336 varas moldings 25. 16 4,353 feet lumber 259.91 285.07 Less 9 per cent 27.08 257.99 do The J. L. Mott Iron Works.. 98 pounds corrugated polished brass nosing. 432 screwS 39.20 1.78 40.98 do The William R. Pitt Com- posite Iron Works. 1 complete patent folding gate. 48. 15 1 bronze Yale lock, complete.. 4.75 52.90 do Henry R. Rich. Bradley & Currier Co Torices & Co. 1 iron-mouth bell, complete 20.00 do 12 boxes glass panes. Less 85 per cent discount. $451.00 383.35 67.65 .do 2 locks. 3.00 10 gas cocks 3.50 178 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, United States Volunteers, di burs ng officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Torices & Co. 10 burners $0.80 37 brass handles. 14.80 3 metal screws 3.25 1 auger .60 ... 2 gallons muriatic acid. 2.00 6 scrubbing brushes 3.00 6 hinges 48 124 pounds turpentine. 14.26 20 pounds pumice stone. 2.00 72 sheets sandpaper 60 10 pounds iron nails.. .50 1 barrel chalk 3.75 4 pounds fine shot. 80 15 pounds iron nails. 67 1 gallon cylinder oil. 75 1 gallon machine oil 65 5 packages wire nails. 50 1 metal bushing 20 • 6 brooms 3.00 3 endless screws .30 1 duster 2.25 1 shoe brush. 50 12 sheets emery paper 40 5 pounds burnt sienna 1.25 63.81 Less 91 per cent discount. 6.06 57.75 P. & F. Corbin 120 bolts 36 locks. 66.00 42.30 33 pairs butts 12 knobs. 60 turns 17.76 9.60 18.40 60 pulls.. 5.04 192 hooks.. 41.30 24 escutcheons .70 201.10 Less 40 per cent discount. 80.44 120.66 24 wardrobe locks 8.67 129.33 .do For use in repairing and the improve- ments in the supreme court build- ing at Habana, Cuba. Date. Mar. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 179 .do ..do .do Quantity purchased not stated. Do. Do. Do. For use in repairing and the improve- ments made in the supreme court building at Habana, Cuba. M. P. Keefe Alcohol 2.00 • Mineral oil 1.35 Cloth .50 Shellac 2.50 .do. 15 pounds iron nails. .75 do 3 wall brackets. 12.00 do 12 feet ampere fuse. 1.65 .do 236 electric globes 56.64 .do 77.39 Feb. 28 Joseph Woodrow 9 meters sand 21.60 1 barrel plaster of paris. 3.50 12 barrels cement. 48.00 73.10 Knight & Wall Co 35 pounds wire nails.. 1.55 11 quires sandpaper 2.60 2 kegs wire nails 7.95 6 galvanized buckets 3.00 47 pounds manila rope 9.40 12 sheets galvanized corrugated roofing 10.73 1 keg cut wire nails 3.70 30 gallons turpentine. 21.00 5 pounds black drop.. 1.25 2 packages glaziers' points. .20 61.38 do Julian Gomez 267 panes glass. 95.25 Less 10 per cent discount. 9.52 85.73 do M. Rosell 12 balusters.. 4.20 Cedar lumber 225.00 229.20 Used for making a staircase in the supreme court building at Habana, Cuba. For use in repairing and improve- ments made in the supreme court building at Habana, Cuba. Quantity of lumber purchased not stated. A. Segura. 4 pieces lumber. 4.50 A. Torices & Co 28 assorted bolts $5.60 9 packages screws 3.65 240 sheets sandpaper 2.00 10 metal bushings. 3.00 12 metal nipples.. 3.60 1 galvanized tube .85 15 pounds chalk 30 3 barrels chalk 14 packages wire nails. 20 door springs • 4 galvanized buckets. 5 assorted locks. 10 pumice stones 11.25 1.40 9.00 2.00 4.50 + 1.00 180 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. For use in repairing and improve- ments made in the supreme court building at Habana, Cuba. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. A. Torices & Co 38 pair assorted hinges $3.32 32 pounds turpentine.. 3.68 1 T iron. .05 2 gas cocks .60 3 metal elbows 1.05 1 metal cross .35 9 metal bolts 2.25 1 gallon copal varnish 1.50 60.95 Less 9 per cent discount. 5.79 $55.16 Segundo Garcia Tunon.... Gould Mersereau Co... 5 yards yellow cloth. 15.00 .do 60 pounds brass plates. $24.00 288 brass screws .80 20 packages sockets. 4.00 28.80 .do J. Borbolla. 3 walnut arm chairs. 25.05 .do Jose Cicerado. 1 urn and 1 table • 15.00 do M. F. Keefe Alcohol $1.00 .do Soap. 1.05 do Beeswax .60 .do Charcoal .30 .do Cloth .25 do 174 bronze push plates. 69.60 .do 72.80 Pons & Co 50 Spanish bricks. 1.25 .do 12 French tiles .72 do 5 pieces marble. 4.50 .do 233 yards tile flooring 652.40 .do Total 155 yards white marble. Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency Less discount on bill 751. 17 .do 1, 413. 04 1,278.81 4.00 1,274.81 2, 752.42 Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Do. Do. Labor included in amount of bill. Date. Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 181 [Personal property purchased by Maj. John T. French, jr., quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] $25.00 For use on department commander's carriage, Habana. 728.00❘ Repairs to Santa Clara battery, Ha- 1900. Mar. 5 D. Mugabure & Bro. 2 rubber tires. 8 Benito Batet 24,151 feet assorted lumber 6,000 feet flooring lumber 198.00 3,453 feet assorted lumber 112.89 500 feet flooring lumber 17.50 300 feet hard molding lumber. 4.50 1,040 feet assorted lumber. 33.20 250 pounds charcoal. 2.50 .do 2.50 Blank forms. 31.55 250 books, roster of troops. 3,675 feet assorted lumber 10 barrels Portland cement 10 Jose Villegas 22 The Journal Printing Co M. Ruiz & Co 27 | J. Alegret & Co 30 Joseph Woodrow Gomez O'Brien & Co. C. Torre & Co 7 barrels Portland cement.. 8 barrels Portland cement. 2 globe valves 24 elbows 12 tees 24.00 108. 47 40.00 28.00 12.00 3.50 bana. .do Repairs at the Maestranza building, Habana. .do .do Repairs to La Punta Barracks, Habana Used for repairing plumbing at bat- teries 3, 4, and 5. Used for repairing plumbing at La Punta Barracks. For use at the headquarters depart- ment of Habana. Used in connection with rural guard and administration. Repairs to batteries 3, 4, and 5, Habana. Repairs to Santa Clara battery, Ha- bana. Repairs to buildings at La Punta, Habana. Repairs to Cabana Barracks, Habana. Repairs to water and sewer system, Cabana fortress. 1.80 | Repairs to buildings at La Punta, Habana. .do $1.20 .60 2 brass stopcocks 1,296 assorted screws 1.20 1.65 .do 2 pounds 1-inch brads 5,184 assorted screws .10 ..do $6.24 36 pounds wire brads. 2.40 8.64 4 galvanized-iron ells 6 hose bibbs .56 10. 20 15 galvanized-iron ells 1.80 1 globe valve .90 1 gate valve 2.25 1 gate valve 15.71 2.25 Repairs to Pirotecnia Militar, Ha- bana. Repairs to Cabana Barracks, Habana. .do Quantity purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. 182 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John T. French, jr., quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 30 C. Torre & Co 10 basin stoppers $1.50 3 yards plumbers' chain. .30 $1.80 Repairs to Batteries 3, 4, and 5, Ha- bana. 1 padlock 1.25 5 pounds 14-inch brads .25 1.50 Repairs to office superintendent char- ities and hospitals, Habana. Manuel S. Argudin 10 glass frames 4.70 Repairs to windows at Maestranza building, Habana. Aspurn & Co 10 gallons boiled linseed oil 5 pounds burnt sienna $6.70 .50 7.20 Repairs to buildings at La Punta, Habana. 192 pounds galvanized-iron roofing. corrugated 9.60 do 46 pounds iron. $1.72 72 pounds bar iron 2.70 4.42 ....do 5 pounds lump borax. .40 50 gallons boiled linseed oil. 33.50 33.90 do 20 pounds white glue.. 4.00 do 1,440 assorted screws. 13 hose bibbs 1.76 22.10 ..do Repairs to Cabana Barracks, Habana. 20 pounds white glue. $1.00 15 pounds lump alum .75 4.75 ...do 5 gallons boiled linseed oil 3.35 Repairs to Santa Clara Battery, Ha- bana. 36 panes assorted glass 9.00 Repairs to Pirotecina Militar, Ha- bana. 6 flat brushes 5.40 Repairs to hospital at Cabana Bar- racks, Habana. 15 pounds plaster of paris .45 Repairs to Maestranza building, Ha- bana. 100 pounds dry yellow ocher 3.00 Repairs to headquarters stable and corral, Habana. 5 pounds white glue.. 1.00 Repairs to office superintendent char- ities and hospitals, Habana. Manuel Taboas. 5 gallons gasoline 31 Pons & Co 2,000 pounds quicklime. 1.50 7.32 .do Whitewashing Cabana Barracks, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 183 Repairs to Santa Clara Battery, Ha- bana. 1,000 pounds quicklime. 3.66 800 bricks. 15.20 ..do 300 tiles. $7.43 400 bricks 7.51 611 glazed tiles 35.03 49.97 .do James B. Clow & Sons 2 cast-iron Y's 1.40 1 cast-iron tee…. .70 1 lead trap. 1.00 3 feet lead pipe .24 1 galvanized tee .22 1 stopcock 1.00 2 galvanized tees .20 2 galvanized nipples .10 6 galvanized plugs .30 2 plain bibbs 2.00 8 pounds lead pipe .68 7.84 Benito Batet. 2,166 feet assorted lumber 69.98 300 feet ceiling lumber... 10.50 700 feet flooring lumber 24.50 104.98 200 feet flooring lumber 7.00 Adolfo E. Mueller & Knight & Wall Co 400 feet ceiling lumber 664 feet assorted lumber. 1,000 feet flooring lumber 72 feet lumber 17 pieces lumber. 33.00 2.30 38.25 14.00 20.83 Repairs to office superintendent char ities and hospitals, Habana. ..do Repairs to Maestranza building, Ha- bana. .do Repairs to Santa Clara Battery, Ha- bana. .do Repairs to Cabana Barracks, Habana. For lamp-posts for Cabana Barracks, Habana. 2 stopcocks 1.90 Repairs to plumbing, La Punta Bar- racks, Habana. 1 galvanized-iron tee. 1 galvanized-iron ell $3.00 1.44 4.44 Repairs to water and sewer system, Cabana Barracks. 6 iron plugs,B 1 clearant plug .30 1.20 5 pounds drop black (in oil) .75 12 rim knobs; 12 locks. 6.00 .do Repairs to office of superintendent charities and hospitals, Habana. Repairs to hospital at Cabanas Bar- racks, Habana. Repairs to Pirotecnia Militar, Ha- bana, Cuba. 24 assorted tee hinges 36 assorted strap hinges 10 pounds blue vitriol. 10 pounds lump alum 50 assorted whitewash brushes. O $1.32 2.16 .95 .50 31.60 36.53 | Repairs to Cabanas Barracks, Habana.] 184 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John T. French, jr., quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Articles. Paid. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 31 Knight & Wall Co 1 pound chrome green Disposition and use. $0.25 Repairs to buildings at La Punta, Habana. 2 flat brushes 2 assorted stopcocks 12 pieces carpenters' chalk. 5 pounds prussian blue (in oil) 5 pounds lead washers. 10 pounds tuscan red (in oil) 10 whitewash brushes 2 packages brads 1 can prussian blue (in oil) .50 .do 1.90 .do .15 .do 1.25 do 1.50 .do 2.50 .do 6.05 Repairs to Maestranza building, Ha- bana. .20 .do 200 pounds Atlantic white lead $21.00 .35 25 pounds putty 1.75 • · 1 gallon japan.. 1.40 3 brushes .60 25.10 Repairs to Santa Clara Battery, Ha- bana. 6 cupboard locks 3.00 25 pounds putty 1.62 3 packages glaziers' points .60 5.22 Repairs to office superintendent of charities and hospitals, Habana. Marina Sierra & Co. 400 square feet wire netting 22.25 ..do 800 square feet wire netting. $44.50 25 pounds staples. 3.75 48.25 do 50 feet soil pipe.. 12.00 do 15 feet cast-iron pipe 3.60 do 10 feet galvanized pipe. 1.80 do 54 feet galvanized pipe. 12.96 do 1 galvanized ell 50 do 1 galvanized union. .15 .do 4 galvanized ells .32 do 25 feet galvanized pipe 2.00 .do · 1 single block 2.00 do 1 double block 4.00 1 waste connection .75 200 feet galvanized-iron pipe.. 12 galvanized-iron unions. 16.00 1.44 40.08 .do • For laboratory, office of superintend- ent charities and hospitals, Habana. 17.44 Repairs to plumbing of building at La Punta, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 185 30 | Aspurn & Co 8 rubber elbows 36 pounds lead pipe 2.40 2.52 4.92 Repairs to batteries 3, 4, and 5, Ha- bana. 10 gallons turpentine.. 6.70 Repairs to buildings at La Punta, Habana. Total 2,062. 12 [Personal property purchased by First Licut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer of census, Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 9 John C. Parker 1 book, Beusley's Spanish-English Diction- ary. $7.00 Used in the office of assistant director of the Cuban census at Santa Clara, Cuba. 20 Wyckoff, Seamans & Bene- dict. 1 Remington typewriter. 1 leather traveling case $85.50 9.00 94.50 ..do Total 101.50 [Personal property purchased by Oscar S. Durfee, superintendent of the Jucaro and San Fernando Railroad, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] $20.00 For use on engines on the J. & S. F. R. R. 5.00 do 1.00 ..do Quantity not stated. 26.00 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John J. Ryan, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 28 Sidal Sema 20 meters sand 3 Fevdoro J. Masses 9 Indalecio M. Qunos. 1 office lamp. Postage stamps. Total 1900. Mar. 31 Aurelio Boza. Isaac Rodriguez. 1 telegraph pole $10.00 Used in telegraph service at Puerto Principe. 150 pounds rice. 4.95 Used as rations for laborers in tele- graph service at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Florentino Gomez. 200 sweet potatoes. 1.60 .do 186 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John J. Ryan, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. First Lieut. G. E. Stockle, commissary, Eighth U. S. Cavalry. 150 pounds bacon. 100 pounds corned beef. 100 pounds hard bread 50 pounds coffee. 50 pounds sugar 5 pounds salt 60 cans tomatoes i 150 pounds flour 10 per cent Paid. $14.79 11.91 5.50 6.00 1.82 .04 3.90 3. 12 4.71 $51.79 Disposition and use. 77.70 Used as rations for laborers in tele- graph service at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in telegraph service at Puerto Principe. Used as rations for laborers in tele- graph service at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Fernando Napoles.. Enrique Garcia. Isaac Rodriguez. First Licut. G. E. Stockle, commissary, Eighth U. S. Cavalry. 111 telegraph poles 300 pounds sweet potatoes. 2.52 150 pounds rice. $4.80 50 pounds onions 1.75 6.55 ..do 200 pounds flour. 4. 16 .do 150 pounds hard bread. 8.25 .do 25 pounds beans $0.50 50 pounds coffee. 6.00 5 pounds salt. .04 60 pounds sugar 2.18 Total 150 pounds bacon 36 cans beef 35 cans tomatoes 10 per cent. 14.79 5.72 2.34 31.57. 3. 15 34.72 .do 202.24 Remarks. Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 187 $7.60 19.00 3.00 1.16 .42 12.00 1.00 2 cleaners 1.74 [Personal property purchased by M. R. Suarez, general superintendent, Cuban relay work, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] 1900. Mar. 31 Capt. P. Mothersill, acting commissary of subsist- ence, volunteers. 4 pair counter scales 1 pair platform scales 10 small scoops 2 large scoops 1 hatchet 3 trucks ▼ 1 meat saw 1 cross-cut saw 1.10 1 hammer .30 2 butcher knives .58 $47.90 For use Cuban relief work at Ha- bana, Cuba. Ruiz & Bro 5,000 manila bags. 1 copying book... 3 shorthand books. bottle drawing ink 12 rolls twine. bottle blue-black ink. 1 rubber penholder.. bottle blue-black ink. 15.25 2.00 .45 .30 2.40 .25 50 .75 1 ream commercial paper 1.75 100 envelopes. .40 6 pencils. .30 1 blank book 1.50 25.85 For use of office Cuban relief work at Habana, Cuba. Jose I. Alonso. 25 sheets blotting paper 1.25 1 bottle ink. .50 1,000 paper bags 1.80 Galbe & Bro 12 spools thread 1 box pens.. 3 rubber erasers 1.20 2.50 1.50 8.75 do 2,031 pounds rice 56.86 3,458 pounds flour 95.08 151.94 W. B. Fair Galbe Bros Quesada & Alonso... P. P. Elejalde & Co Harry L. Wrenn. Total 1 office table. 1 horse Issued to Cuban destitute at Habana, Cuba. 15 cases Columbian cream. 58.50 5 cases Peerless cream 23.50 82.00 do 1,000 pounds bacon. 1,600 pounds sugar 85.00 do 76.00 .do 11.00 For use of office Cuban relief work, Habana, Cuba. 150.00 Used in the work of Cuban relief at 638.44 Habana, Cuba. 188 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Quantity purchased not stated; labor included in bill. P. Mothersill, captain and | 3,450 pounds ice acting commissary of subsistence, U. S. Volun- teers. Lecanda Villapol Co Purdy & Henderson. 1 glass, blue-print frame. 6.50 Angle iron bracing. 1 cast-iron cap, 1 bushing, 1 plug. $202.40 8.60 211.00 Desvernine & Co Salcador Tramun Ventura Via. Juan Vivo.. M. Viar Krajewski, Pesant Co 417 pounds iron beam 13 pounds angle iron 205.78 meters stone 432.50 $10.35 Used in the office of engineer depart- ment. Used in connection with engineer department. Used in connection with the Casa Blanca water tank. Used in connection with paving and repairing streets. 19.62 meters stone 271.8 meters stone 11.72 meters stone ... 12 buckets 3,963. 60 .do 754.88 .do 29.30 ..do 5.00 Used in connection with night soil department. $20.85 .78 55 cast-iron washers. 1 pin 25 tie rods 2.48 .75 1.75 16 bolts 1 stone tongs 1.60 28.21 Used in connection with the gov- ernor-general's palace. James B. Clew & Sons Ruiz & Bro 2.66 Used in connection with military stable. Used in connection with the dredge Labor included in amount of bill. Comercio. Used in connection with water de- 1 wrought-iron angle. 8.60 75 Eddy gate valves 1,621.50 partment. 1 combination waterworks gauge.. $19.55 1 force pump 8. 21 27.76 .do 506 pounds jute. 50.60 do 25 yards white cloth. 12.00 6 reams copying paper 12.00 • 1 feather duster 1.50 1 requisition book. 15.00 1 ledger book.. 10.00 1 cuspidor .75 2 rubber stamps 1.50 1 requisition book. 15.00 2 ledger books. 20.00 1 pentograph 5.00 Date. 1900. Mar. 3 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 189 1 pound vaseline .60 48 colored crayons. 6.00 1 blank book 1.50 2 blank books .3.00 6 sheets drawing paper. 1.20 [] 12 pencils. .50 1 reading glass 3.00 4 triangles. 4.75 5 cakes paint 2 metric scales 1 metal stamp 1 letterpress book. 2 metallic stamps. 1.70 5.00 6.00 1.50 57.00 3 rubber stamps. 3.75 6,500 blank forms. 35.75 10 cakes colored paint. 4.20 4 brushes .95 6 painters' water services. 1.00 1 letter file 2.50 1,000 sheets white paper. 5.50 6 triangles.. 2.85 2 rulers. 3.00 2 reading glasses. 2.00 2 metric scales. 4.00 6 sponge rubbers. 3.00 2 metal stamps 12.00 3,000 blank forms. 12.00 1 metal stamp 17.00 5,000 file cards. 17.50 1 mixing screen .75 1 box thumb tacks. 1.00 6 rolls blue-print paper. 18.00 96 colored crayons. 12.00 3 yards white cloth. 1.20 6 rolls blue-print paper. 18.00 2 desk calendars. 2.50 • 4 rulers... 2.40 24 ink wells. 18.00 24 bottles ink. 18.00 21 reams cross-section paper. 18.00 24 rubber erasers 9.00 3 index books 7.50 10,000 blank forms. 70.00 132 colored pencils.. 17.75 1,000 envelopes 6.00 1 letterpress book 3.25 1,000 blank forms.. 7.00 500 blank forms 5.50 Francisco Carballo 50 croton plants.. 547.35 Office supplies used in the office of the chief engineer. 300.00 Planted in the parks of Habana. 190 PERSONAL PROPRETY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 3 | Sylvester Scovel. 4 pipe reamers. 4 pipe taps.. $46.19 46.19 $92.38 Used in connection with the water department. Ewald Over 25 Eureka inlets. 255.00 5 manhole rings and covers 5 manhole rings and covers 50.00 50.00 350.00 Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Jose Coira 33 panel doors. 100.00 Used in connection with widows home. 5 Pedro Sendra. 133.34 meters stone 226.67 Used in connection with repairs to streets. D. Mugabrere & Son. 8 cart wheels $74.00 2 adjustable shafts 24.00 4 boxed hubs. 6.00 2 axle springs 1 axle. 8.00 5.00 117.00 Domingo Balbi Barrios & Coello. Toribio Marrero C. Torre & Co 144 pieces lumber 1 ton coal. 129.29 meters stone 7.00 219.79 1 reducer 4.50 Used in connection with strect clean- ing and parks department. Used in connection with repairs at widows' home. Used at city stable No. 1. Used in connection with street pav- ing and repairs. $0.30 6 taps.... .30 6 reducers 1T. 1 faucet 1 cross .30 .76 1.00 10 2 taps. 20 2 couplings. 20 1 T. .10 1 oiler • .50 2 elbows. .20 1 faucet. 3.00 5 screws 1 bushing. .25 10 4 couplings. .40 2 elbows. 1.80 1 nipper 1.00 1 compass .75 1 floating valve. 12.00 23.26 Used in connection with water de- partment. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 191 Used in connection with repairs to streets. .do Used in connection with the Widows' Home. Pedro Casanova Antonio Senra 332 cubic meters stone.. 798.00 60.46 cubic meters stone 139.05 Adolpho E. Mueller Co. 5 lengths soil pipe $6.50 2 cans gasoline 3.20 3 enameled sinks 15.00 12 bends 5.40 30.10 100 pounds pig lead. 4.00 20 feet lead pipe.. 7.20 20 feet lead pipe. 6.00 1 globe valve 1.25 8 globe valves 7.20 6 lead bends. 5.40 12 galvanized ells 3.00 3 combination wastes. 9.75 6 Y's 4.20 48.00 ..do 8 washout closets 132.00 .do 4 Y's $8.40 4 bends 2.70 4 brass ferrules 9.00 4 cleanouts 4.00 20 pounds putty 1.60 25.70 7 bell traps 6.30 9 bell traps 3.75 5 shower baths 15.00 6 bends 2.70 2 galvanized ells 2.16 29.91 .do 12 galvanized ells .96 12 T's 1.10 12 globe valves 1.25 3.31 .do 10 gallons mineral oil. 4.00 .do 1 enameled sink. $5.00 8 soldering nipples 5.20 2 cans gasoline oil. 3.20 4 traps 2.80 D 6 galvanized T's 2.76 18.96 3 enameled sinks. 13.50 1 galvanized sink 6.50 15 lengths coil pipe. 19.75 4 brass ferrules 1.20 3 spring cocks 5.10 36 feet nickel-plated chain. 1.80 1 shower bath‍ 3.00 6 galvanized ells 2,10 • 192 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 5 Adolpho E. Mueller Co. 3 bends 1 Y $1.35 .70 $55.00 Used in connection with the Widows' Home. 8 tub plugs 7.20 12 lead waste pipes. 5.32 1 patent waste. 3.25 15.77 ..do Suarez & Lychenheim. 20 solio papers.. 53.00 15 dozen Cramer plates. 16.50 2 ground glasses.. .40 4 pounds hypo.. .40 70.30 1 focusing cloth Henry Piaggio 24,000 pounds quick lime. .50 79.20 Used in connection with the photo- grapic department. .do Used in connection with the military hospital. 3,000 pounds quick lime. 2 barrels plaster paris $11.00 7.00 18.00 Used in connection with the military stable. F. Aroyo Echenagena 2 17 by 17 inch sewer grates 34.00 1 35 by 32 inch sewer grate 35.00 2 sewer grates 46.00 74 rivets 37.00 152.00 10 Francisco Palacio Krajewski Pesant Co 1 pump valve. pound staples. 1 pound office wire 15 insulators. 1 set harness. 24.00 5.45 Used in connection with the sewer department. ..do .do Used in repair of sewer grates. Used in connection with street de- partment. Used in connection with sewer de- partment. $0.08 .50 .15 2 bronze push buttons. 1.50 7 yards green silk cord 1.26 1 buzzer .60 1 pearl push button .35 3 pounds annunciator wire. 1.44 2 pounds annunciator wire. .96 1 brass push button .25 1 O. K. dry cell. .60 1 pound staples. .30 7.99 Used in connection with street clean- ing and parks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 193 1 smoke flue... 250.00 30 patch rivets.. $37.40 2 brass bolts and tees. 5.20 42.60 690 pounds cast iron. 41.40 1 eyebolt 1.50 42.90 Used in connection with the Casa Blanca pumping station. Used in connection with repairs to Labor included in amount of bill. tugboat Deulafeu. Used in connection with repairs to crematory furnace. 16 brasses. 57.40 Repairs to air pump links, dredge Do. Comercio. 8 brasses. 23.85 Repairs to reversing gear, dredge Do. Comercio. 4 brass bushings. 14.00 Used in eccentric rod ends, dredge Comercio. Do. 2 crank pins... 3.95 Steel pins.. 8.30 Used in connection repairs, dredge Comercio. .do Do. Cogwheel guards.. 55.00 Wrought-iron liners. 3.25 Repairs to cogwheels on transmission shaft, Comercio. Labor included in amount of bill; number not stated. Repairs to boiler surface doors, dredge Labor included in amount of bill. Comercio. Do. 3 ventilator hoods. 187.00 Used in connection with repairs, Do. dredge Comercio. 4 wrought-iron hinges 8.90 Repairs to hatch grating, dredge Comercio. Do. 2 grating clamps 1.50 Repairs gratings of deck coal bunker ports, dredge Comercio. Do. Salvador Tramun Jose Llinas Alzamora Sons. Herederos de Santos Her- nandez. Krajewski Pesant Co.. 1,340 cubic meters stone. 363.15 2,687.80 5,353 flowerpots 500.00 Used in connection with repairs to streets. Used in the parks of Habana. 3 pieces iron. 4.09 Used in connection with the Casa Blanca pumping station. 6 tiles. 7.50 Used in connection with Widows' Home. E. B. De Hamel New Ice Factory Erviti Loidi & Co. 2 brass cementing trowels. 1 settling well cover. 2,450 pounds iron. 387 libras ice. 8.34 Used in connection with water de- partment. 87.00 Used in settling well pumping sta- tion, Casa Blanca. 24.50 Used in connection with street clean- ing and parks. 3.01 ..do 6,000 libras corn $76.20 5,000 libras oats.. 40,000 libras hay 72.50 480.00 628.70 Used in connection with city stables, No. 2. 25,000 ears corn 112.50 11164—x x———————13 194 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Erviti Loidi & Co. 21,055 libras hay 22,500 libras corn Paid. Disposition and use. $252.66 285.75 $650.91 192.50 Used in connection with city stable, No. 1. ..do The Fairbanks Co Joseph Woodrow New Ice Factory Angel Velo 1 sand sieve, 1 cement sieve, 1 mixing table. 1 cement scale, 1 mason's trowel, 1 point- ing trowel, 1 galvanized pan, 1 tin half- gallon measure, 1 copper half-gallon measure, 1 cement sample, 12 tin cans, 1 measuring glass, 1 set test wires, 1 indi- cating apparatus, 1 cement tester, 1 scale. 20,000 pounds quick lime. 620 libras ice. 2 cylinder covers 1 casting. Jose Zabala & Co Jose C. Gonzalez. Antonio Lamelas. 23 Jose Perez …………. 13 Jose Abello 14 Jose Lago. Francisco Alvarez. Glauber Brass Manufactur- ing Co. Chas. A. Thrall. Joseph Woodrow Adolpho E. Mueller Co. 3 casting rings Patterns 230 square feet lumber 228 meters stone 3,000 sticks wood. 21,763 cubic meters stone. 144 brooms. 1,121.92 cubic meters stone 1 regulator clock 200 curb stops. 83.33 2.79 $55.00 Used in connection with sewer de- partment. 44.60 .do 19.00 .do Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Used in connection with sanitary de- partment. Labor included in amount of bill. Do. Do.. 18. 10 136.70 64.40 .do Used in constructing doors for mili- tary stable. 524.40 Used in connection with paving and repairing streets. 48.75 ..do 369.97 13.25 cubic meters stone 57 meters sand. 1 enameled bath tub, complete.. 1 enameled washtray, complete $40.40 56.05 1 enameled sink slop, complete 19.89 1 washout closet, complete 18.50 1 enameled washstand 54.60 1 marble lavatory 35.00 1 shower, complete 6.90 78.00 ...do Used in connection with street clean- ing and parks. 2,459.88 Used in connection with street pav- 12.00 207.09 30.47 ing and repairing. Used in the office of the paymaster. Used in connection with the water department. Used in connection with street clean- ing and repairing. Number purchased not stated. 142.50 Municipalities, barracks and quar- Specific use not more definitely ters, military department. stated. Date. 12 1900. Mar. 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 195 1 bell trap 1 jet siphon closet, complete 1.00 23.50 255.84 Used in connection with Beneficial Hospital. 15 R. D. Wood & Co. 11,378 pounds piping.. 143. 42 Used in connection with water de- partment. Vila Rodriguez & Co. 12 posts; 96 feet hand railing 340.45 17 Ventura Via. 498 cubic meters sand Used in connection with governor- general's palace, stairway. 1, 131.82 Knight & Wall Co Used in connection with paving and repairs. 1 angle valve. $0.45 1 globe valve .45 4 oil cups 9.00 2 oil cans 60 2 zinc oilers. .70 144 brass screws 1.25 144 brass screws 1.60 1 globe valve 1.95 6 nipples 1.20 2 elbows .24 12 mason's lines .60 12 papers tacks .50 Knight & Wall Co. 18.54 Used in connection with street-clean- ing and parks department. 6 padlocks. 1.50 1 hasp and staple. .12 1 padlock and 2 keys .25 200 carriage bolts. 3.00 12 hasps and staples. .90 2 night latches 5.77 3.00 do ..do 1 globe valve $1.95 1 nipple .40 14 gallons japan drier 1.75 3 galvanized couplings. .25 60 pounds steel.. 3.75 1 piece lumber .80 100 carriage bolts. 65 1 gluepot 1 keg wire nails 1 Yale lock .50 3.385 1.50 15.40 A. H. Birdscu 1 cubic meter sand. 2.25 10 cubic meters sand 22.50 24.75 Gomez O'Brien & Co. 5 enameled water-closets, 5 complete uri- nals, 9 water-closet guards, 9 levers and rods, 9 wooden cistern covers. 350.00 Des 19 | Desvernine & Co 381.21 cubic meters stone 846.97 ..do Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Used in connection with military stable. Used in connection with municipal Labor of installation included in vivac. amount of bill. Used in connection with paving and repairing streets. 196 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Labor included in amount of bill. Ildefonso Bolada Pedro A. Estanillo. 1 iron stand $12.00 Used in connection with Beneficen- cio Hospital. 3,871 feet lumber $331.94 70 hickory spokes 21.00 Used in connection with street de- partment. .do 1 set felloes 10.00 1,000 feet lumber 29.50 500 feet lumber. 14.75 500 linear feet lumber 28.32 2,000 feet lumber. 59.00 754 linear feet lumber 22.24 480 feet lumber.. 16.32 200 feet lumber. 6.80 725 feet lumber. 55.55 Valentine Salazar Donato Legazpi Joaquin Hernandez Howard Egelston 17 feet lumber.. 885 feet lumber. Awnings .51 52.09 648.02 ton charcoal. 3.50 1 tank $7.00 2 sheets zinc. 3.25 1 gravity concrete mixer 80,228 paving bricks 2, 406. 84 Aspuru & Co 1 lock, 2 keys. $2.00 50 gallons mineral oil 17.00 2 monkey wrenches 2.20 1 hatchet .55 1 barrel lime 1.25 6 whitewash brushes 2.40 25.40 Ladislao Diaz & Son 2,000 feet lumber 60.00 800 kilos Cuban cement 13.60 650 feet lumber 23.40 100 tiles. 7.20 128 feet lumber 10.24 5,000 vento bricks. 95.00 .do Used in connection with paving and repairing. Used in connection with water de- partment. .do Used in connection with paving and repairing. .do Used in repairs to Widows' Home.... ..do Used in general repairs, Maestranza building. .do ..do Used in connection with street clean- ing. 15.25 Used on the tug Deulafeu 10.25 250.72 Used at Widows' Home ...do Used in connection with paving and repairing. .do Used in connection with street clean- ing and parks. Used in connection with stable No. 3 .do .do .do ...do Used in Paula wharf Used at the Widows' Home ...do ..do . Used in repairs at Maestranza build- ing. Used at Los Fosos Date. 1900. Mar. 19 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 197 720 feet lumber.. 57.60 30 lengths of tile pipe 30.00 734 feet lumber. 53.28 124 feet lumber 4.08 1 barrel cement 2.50 15 barrels cement 45.00 338 feet lumber. 27.04 Used in connection with military stable. Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Used in connection with military stable. Used in general repairs, Maestranza building. .do Used in connection with water de- partment. Used in connection with military stable. 1,000 feet lumber 30.00 Used in connection with paving and repairs. 5 barrels cement 15.00 500 feet lumber. 16.00 700 feet lumber.. 21.00 ..do 2,835 feet lumber 93.45 550 feet lumber. 17.90 285 feet lumber. 22.80 220 feet lumber 17.60 Used in connection with water de- partment. ..do Used in connection with military hospital. Used in connection with city stable No. 1. Used in general repairs... ..do 100 hammer handles 60.00 .do 25 roofing tiles.. .75 3,000 French roofing tiles 189.00 500 Hamburg tiles.. 18.00 11,000 French roofing tiles. 660.00 4,656 feet lumber 209.51 ...do Used at military stable. Used in connection with water de- partment, Used at military stables .do 1,799.95 Less 381 cement barrels returned. 30.48 1,769.47 600 feet lumber. 28.99 10 tiles. .60 650 floor tiles 24.75 373 feet lumber. 46.62 ..do Used in connection with paving and repairs. Used in military hospital Used in connection with night-soil department. 1 meter sand. 2.75 ..do 100 roofing tiles. 6.00 Used at Widows' Home 200 floor tiles 7.40 .do 25 roofing tiles. 1.75 Used at Los Fosos 3,500 tiles. 129.50 Used at military hospital. 290 ridge tiles. 29.00 3 barrels cement. 9.00 286.36 Sala & Sons. 1 set single harness. 15.00 Used at military stables Public works Used in connection with night-soil department. Specific use not more definitely stated. 198 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Manuel Perez Manuel Vila 12 wooden plugs. 12 iron rings. $96.00 Pedro A. Estanillo 85 slot keys.. 1 iron bolt. 48 nails. 1 steel bolt 1 mooring ring 238 feet lumber 7.95 $5.00 Sanitation; municipalities Mooring rings for Luz wharf. Ports and harbors Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 6.00 ..do 2.40 .do 8.00 do 10.00 .do 130.35 7.14 453 feet lumber 16.34 800 linear feet laths 2.00 500 linear feet lumber 30.00 Pedro Casanova 508 meters stone Harris Bros. & Co 2 boxes blue carbon paper. $10.00 2 Remington typewriter ribbons 1 cylinder 2.00 55.48 1,220. 40 Used at No. 242 San Nicholas street Used at Aldecoa Hospital ..do Used in connection with water de- partment. Used in connection with paving and repairing streets. Used in office department of street cleaning and parks. Used in office of municipal architect. Used in the office of department of paving and repairs (repairs to type- writer). Spacing clips. do Number used not stated. 2 paper guides. .do 12.00 1 release key .do 1 front rod ...do 1 guide rod .do 5 screws .do 1 line-spacing pawl. .do 1 typewriter brush. .35 .do 1 Remington typewriter, model 7 24.35 108.00 Labor included in amount of bill. Used in the department of street cleaning and parks. Stockell, Pearcy & Co G. Alvarez. Henry Piaggio 1 light wagon. 175.00 1,340 pounds ice 6.03 Used in connection with department of street cleaning and parks. .do 15,000 pounds lime. $47.00 25 bags lime... 2.50 5 barrels lime 7.00 56.50 ....do Jose Hernandez 17,500 pounds green forage 84.00 Forage for animals used in work of sanitary cleaning of Guanabacoa, Cuba. Date. 21 1900. Mar. 19 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 199 2 tees, 1 piece pipe.. 121.00 22 Marina, Sierra & Co 1 pair hand shears. $1.50 25.00 1 set mounted groovers. 18.00 Geo. M.Nehall Engineering | 1 Blake pump, cross simplex; 1 air pump. Co., Limited. 1 set rollers. 4,040.00 Used in connection with the water supply for Morro, Cabanos, and Casa Blanca. .do Used in connection with street clean- ing and parks department. .do ..do $3,000 paid on this account; balance, $1,161, paid in succeeding accounts. 1 Columbia turning lathe 18.00 .do 1 5-foot mandrel. 10.00 8 ballast forks 20.00 1,000 feet galvanized-iron pipe 90.00 ..do Used in connection with street pav- ing and repairs. Used in connection with the water department. 182.50 J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 289 pounds fresh beef. 52.02 147 pounds beefsteak 29.40 141 pounds fresh fish 16.92 212 pounds bread 5 pounds butter 60 pounds lard 317 pounds potatoes 30 pounds onions 14.84 2.25 6.00 9.51 1.20 25 pounds rice 1.25 20 pounds salt pork. 2.00 20 pounds white beans 1.00 30 pounds white sugar. 2.10 50 pounds brown sugar. 2.00 43 pounds coffee. 15.05 96 pounds vegetables 4.80 122 pounds fruit 9.76 170.10 1 case yellow soap. 6.25 Manuel Johnson 2 pounds iodoform $11.50 Subsistence supplies for tug Narciso Deulofeu. ..do Used at city stable No. 2 1 pound tincture .40 .do 1 pound tincture iodine 1.20 do pound nutgalls .30 do 1 pound caparrosa. .15 do 2 pounds campeachy shavings .40 do 5 pounds calomel. 5.00 .do 8 gallons aguardiente 2.50 .do 1 demijohn alcohol 2.50 ..do 5 pounds castile soap. .75 Used at city stable No. 1. 5 pounds white vaseline 1.50 .do 4 pounds calomel.. 4.00 ..do 4 pounds pine tar 1.20 do 4 bottles composition, electric- 3.20 ..do chemical. 1. bottle tincture iodine. 1.20 ..do 5 pounds shellac. 2.00 .do 3 bottles alcohol. .75 do 200 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with the sewer department. ..do .do Used in connection with water de- partment. .do Used in connection with electrozone Used in connection with sewer de- partment. ..do ..do Used in connection with photo- graphic department. Used in paving and repairing de- partments. Used in the administrative offices, engineer department. Used in city stable No. 3. Manuel Johnson 24 empty bottles. $0.60 1,000 pounds chloride of lime 37.50 1,000 pounds chloride of lime 1,000 pounds chloride of lime 37.50 37.50 1,000 pounds chloride of lime 37.50 pound permanganate potash. .30 1 pound cyanide potash 80 72 small labels 25 6 empty bottles. 60 plant. do .do .do pound acetate copper. .20 pound carbonate soda .05 pound sulphate soda .05 2 ounces iodide potash 44 1 liter benzine. .25 1 liter alcohol .40 1 pound shellac .40 2 pounds black enamel. 1.60 .do .do ..do .do 40 pounds carbonate soda 2.00 100 rolls toilet paper. 8.50 1 sweet spirits niter .50 1 pound carbolic acid .50 .do 2 pounds calomel.. 2.00 ..do 1 liter turpentine.. .30 ..do 6 tins hoop oil 6.00 .do J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 2 pounds lard. 25 pounds lard. 24 pounds onions 15 pounds salt 20 pounds rice. 2.00 .do $216.29 3.00 96 .45 1.00 155 pounds potatoes 4.65 2 pounds pepper.. 90 9 pounds butter 4.05 12 pounds salt pork 1.20 25 pounds brown sugar. 1.00 10 pounds white sugar .70 20 pounds beans. 1.00 Date. Mar. 22 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 201 2 hams 5.20 10 pounds codfish. 1.20 8 pounds ground coffee. 2.80 96 pounds bread 6.72 96 eggs 2.80 66 pounds beefsteak 13.20 78 pounds beef. 14.04 700 pounds ice. 7.00 158 pounds fish 6.96 10 pounds peas .60 10 cans milk. 1.00 62 pounds vegetables 3.10 95 pounds fruit 7.60 91. 13 Subsistence, crew steamship Clio Eulogio Rosillo. Journal Printing Co. Manuel F. Cibrian Salvador Tramun Champion & Pascual Henry Piaggio Pedro A. Estanillo 12 crowbars. 6.00 6 screws, 1 gramp 2.00 8.00 Used in connection with water de- partment. 7,703 blank forms. 58.00 1 plate glass. 2,050. 67 cubic meters stone 20,000 blank forms. 4,500 pounds lime 16.50 3,000 pounds lime 11.00 1,000 feet lumber $32.75 22.00 4, 204.27 135.00 Used in the office of engineer depart- ment. Used in repairs to blue-print frame Used in connection with paving and repairs. Used in the offices of engineer depart- ment. Used at the military stable. Used at the women's prison. Used in connection with water de- partment. Labor included in amount of bill. 12,517 feet lumber 671.24 Used at the military hospital 703.99 J. Henry Strinhart 10,000 Niagara clips.. 18.00 40 assorted pens.. 30.83 120 rolls pins 18.00 66.83 Used in the offices of engineer depart- ment. Atanasio Queregeta Joseph Woodrow 54 loads sand 54.00 Used in connection with street de- partment. 42 meters sand $94.50 3,000 pounds lime .... 11.00 36 yards sand.. 90.00 Dirube & Varela. 60 tons anthracite coal. 195.50 600.00 Mariano & Martinez 4,011 pounds oats $72.19 90 bales hay 112.50 Toribio Morrero 98 cubic meters stone. Sanitation, municipalities.. Used in connection with repairs to streets. 184.69 Forage for animals used in public roads, engineer office. 166.60 Used in street repairing and paving of streets. Specific use not more definitely stated. 202 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Manuel Villa. 1 Sturtevant blower. 1 wooden pulley. 1 iron pulley 26 A. Senra Pedro Sendra. A. H. Birdsey & Co Jose Largo.. 113.82 cubic meters stone. 157.94 cubic meters stone.. 8 cubic meters sand 1,213.13 cubic meters stone. 5415.25 cubic meters stone $53.00 5.30 18.00 $76.30 Used in connection with water de- partment. 261.78 Used in connection with street pav- ing and repairing. 268.49 18.00 $3,032.82 896.50 ..do Used in military stable. 3.929. 32 Used in connection with street pav- ing and repairing. .do Charities and hospitals, State and Gov- Specific use not more definitely stated. ernment. Francisco Llopis. Ramon Ramos. Francisco Amat 3 Pemberly injectors 1 brass oil cup. 1 globe valve.. 2 bastard files. 2 half-cut files • 183.95 cubic meters stone 36 yards galvanized iron 312. 71 27.00 $45.00 2.20 1.25 1.33 .94 Spanish gold 50.77 Reduced to U. S. currency 46. 15 Howard Egleston Alejo Leyon Fred Walter Gomez-O'Brien Co. 30,350 paving bricks. 910.50 3 awnings 96.36 Used in connection with paving and repairing. .do Used for window shades at governor- general's palace. 2 horses. 300.00 Used in department of street cleaning and parks. 3 enameled water-closets. $60.00 3 automatic iron cisterns, 3 large tip urinals 21.00 3 galvanized-iron cisterns, complete 9.75 3 urinal cocks 4.50 3 lead traps. 4.50 1 stop cock 1.25 barrel cement 3.36 1 barrels sand .75 15 feet galvanized pipe. 2.25 18 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 1.80 25 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 4.86 18 feet lead pipe.. 6.24 5 feet lead pipe. 2.10 1 galvanized T 12 Date. 1900. Mar. 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 203 Do. 1 galvanized L .10 3 couplings.... .54 26 screws 2.60 3 tin straps .24 3 tin straps. .18 38 pounds solder 11.40 2 galvanized T's. .32 22 feet cast-iron pipe 6.60 2 Y's.. 2.70 2 Y's, sanitary 2.20 2 Y's, sanitary .94 4 double fittings. 1.80 5 bends 1.89 4 soldering nipples 2.80 1 clean-out 3 ferrules .75 1.95 3 ferrules 1.35 34 feet lead pipe. 2.64 2 lengths cast-iron pipe 2.00 75 pounds pig lead 3.75 5 pounds oakum .50 2 barrels sand 1.00 7 barrel cement 3.36 174.09 do Installation and repairs at the vivac. 2 pounds solder .60 250 pounds oakum. 20.00 12 pounds lead pipe 1.20 15 pounds solder. 3.75 2 lengths soil pipe. 2.40 21 pounds lead pipe 2.10 1 reducing hub .40 2 bends 46 2 bends 46 4 hubs 1 cast-iron trap .80 1.50 1 clean-out 2 galvanized caps .60 48 1 bushing .15 17 feet galvanized pipe. 1.53 36.43 Used in connection with military stable. 12 cast-iron hydrant boxes 18.40 Used in connection with Widow's Home. 1 7-inch shower bath connection.. $3.50 3 galvanized-iron tanks 15.00 1 double-acting pump 20.00 ..do 38.50 Pedro Rosello 2 steel fire-engine boxes. 18.00 2 gate screens 9.70 Public buildings, State and Govern- ment, and hospitals and charities, municipalities. .do Repairs to fire engine Disamparado.. Used in the military hospital.. 27.70 29 204 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Paid. Mar. 31 Torices & Co. 24 galvanized-iron buckets. $13.00 1 Collins hatchet .70 24 Deitz lanterns 1 broom 7.00 • .75 $21.45 Valentin Salazar 13 tons Cumberland coal 89.50 1 whistle tube. 30.00 24 iron rivets 1.00 4 steel punches. 3.00 Used by night-soil department. Used in connection with water de- partment. Repairs to whistle on launch Percy.. Public works, ports, and harbors. .do Labor included in amount of bill. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 2 cast-iron brake beams 20.00 .do Do. 1 cast-iron wrench 4.00 .do Do. 6 iron plates 48.00 .do Do. 1 cast-iron plate 5.00 .do Do. 2 iron friction bands 10.00 .do Do. 6 screws 12.00 ..do Do. 222.50 Ros & Novoa 1 standing desk, 1 revolving stool 34.00 Used in the office of the paymaster, engineer department. Marina Sierra & Co 200 gallons mineral oil. $80.00 Used in connection with street-clean- ing department and park depart- ment. 50 gallons cylinder oil 27.50 .do 50 gallons mineral oil 27.50 .do 500 pounds cocoanut oil 40.00 .do 117 pounds wrought iron. 4.63 ..do 3 paint brushes. 1.50 .do 3 brooms. 1.50 .do pound yellow wax .20 .do 1 pencil brush 20 do 2 pencil brushes.. .50 do 50 pounds cotton waste. 6.00 .do 1 pair wig shears .50 .do 1 gallon patent paint.. 2.25 .do 100 pounds white-lead paint 16.00 .do 1 iron block tackle 23.00 .do 6 sponges. 3.00 .do 4 bridge auger bits 3.59 .do 1 carpenter's level. 1.00 .do 4 hanks cord. .80 .do 1,980 pounds manila rope. 554.40 .do 1 iron closet hopper 3.00 .do 12 stud bolts. .60 .do 689 pounds iron 25.83 .do 5 gallons turpentine. 4.50 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 205 2 pounds packing waste.. .50 ..do • 12 lamp wicks .25 .do 2 pounds metal paper 1.00 .do 10 sister hooks. 3.50 ..do 10 iron bolts .50 .do 5 gallons linseed oil 4. 25 ..do 10 chrome-yellow paint 2.50 do 3 pounds wire nails.. .15 .do 24 sheets sandpaper .20 .do 1 pound copper wire. .30 .do 100 pounds salt-water soap 6.00 ...do 1 anvil. 22.00 6 brass draw pulls.. 1.20 1 Yale latch, 8 keys 2.00 872.40 Adolpho E. Mueller & Co.. 1 tinner's furnace 5.50 Used in connection with repair shop. .do ..do Used in connection with street clean- 1 lead pot .50 1 ladle... .35 1 ladle. .60 100 pounds pig lead 4.00 25 oakum. 2.00 ing and park department. ..do .do do .do .do 5 lengths soil pipe. 4.62 50 feet soil pipe. 12.50 Used at the widows' home Used at the military hospital 4 sanitary tees. 2.80 1 reducing hub. .40 4 bell traps 3.60 6 bends. 2.70 SP traps. 3.70 4 lengths double hub. 5.80 .do .do do do .do ..do 5 lengths soil pipe. 3.75 Used at the widows' home 2 Y's.. .70 .do 2 ells. .50 .do 3 bends .75 do 2 double hubs .80 .do 8 laundry-tub cocks 6.00 .do 1 enameled sink. 5.00 ..do 1 lead trap. .80 .do 1 brass ferrule .30 do 1 basin plug .15 ..do 60 service cocks 57.00 8 lengths soil pipe. 10.00 Used in connection with water de- partment. Used at military hospital.. 4 lengths double-hub pipe. 5.40 .do • 4 double hubs... 1.60 ..do 1 Y 70 .do. 142.52 Aguilera & Garcia 253 pounds olive oil 24.75 Public works, ports and harbors. Do. 10 gallons lubricating oil. 6.00 .do Do. 25 gallons mineral oil 8.75 .do Do.. 20 gallons raw oil 12.00 .do Do. 22 gallons boiled oil. 13.50 .do Do. 206 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Aguilera & Garcia 10 gallons turpentine. 5 gallons cocoanut oil. $6.00 Public works, ports, and harbors. 2.60 .do - 6 cans oxide of iron paint. 24.00 do Do. 62 pounds black paint.. 4.00 .do Do. 12 pounds brown paint. 1.50 ..do Do. 12 pounds red paint 1.50 .do Do. 62 pounds red paint 7.50 .do Do. 12 pounds red-lead paint 1.50 .do Do. 125 pounds white-zinc paint 17.50 do Do. 37 pounds white-lead paint 2.40 .do Do. 12 pounds green paint.. .80 .do Do. 100 pounds pearl paint 12.00 .do Do. 1 gallon copal varnish 1.40 .do Do. 1 can pitch tar.. 1.50 do Do. 115 pounds cotton waste.. 10.35 .do Do. 37 pounds tallow 2.22 do Do. 50 pounds potash. 7.50 .do Do. 5 pounds gum and curd packing. 2.00 .do Do. 3 pounds gum and curd packing. 1.20 .do Do. 30 pounds pure pot gum. 37.50 .do Do. 10 pounds Manhattan packing. 6.00 .do Do. 7 pounds Manhattan packing 18 pounds pure pot gum.. 12 pounds green powder 72 sheets emery cloth 8 lamp chimneys. 14 dozen brooms. 2 brooms 117 pounds soap 4.20 do Do. • - 22.50 do Do. 3.60 ..do Do. 1.50 .do Do. 2.00 ..do Do. 4.20 .do Do. .80 .do Do. 9.36 .do Do. 36 large sponges 9.00 .do Do. 3 pounds twine.. .60 ..do Do 4 cans metal paste. 1.60 do Do. 1 ball cotton thread .05 ..do Do. 1 copper sledge 2.00 .do Do. 1 steel chisel. .40 .do Do. 83 pounds zinc 5.01 do Do. 24 iron washers 120 pounds lead tubing. 10 pounds lead packing .50 do Do. 12.00 ..do Do. 6.00 .do Do. 1 shovel .80 ..do Do. 300 pounds iron bolts. 21.00 .do Do. 4 pounds galvanized nails. .28 do Do. 3 barrels galvanized nails. 12.75 do Do. 4 iron fire pots.. 2.00 .do Do. 6 carpenter's iron clamps 9.00 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 207 1 package powder lead .40 .do Do. 2 steel files 1.00 .do Do. 3 scouring bricks .15 .do Do. 2 iron unions .40 .do Do. 1 iron check valve 1.25 .do Do. 4 iron nipples .40 .do Do. 1 coupling.. .10 .do Do. 4 hose clamps 1.20 .do Do. 1 piece tube .25 .do Do. 2 pieces iron tubes 19.20 .do Do. 480 pounds manila rope 81.60 do Do. 100 pounds manila rope 17.00 do Do. 50 pounds hemp.. 10.00 .do Do. 586 coarse rope 35. 16 do Do. 6 pieces lumber 2.40 .do Do. 36 colored tiles 1 soup tureen. 4 meat plates 6 soup plates 3.00 .do Do. 1.50 .do Do. 2.00 .do Do. .75 ..do Do. 1 strainer .40 .do Do. 2 bags charcoal. 5.00 .do Do. 50 pounds rivets. 5.00 .do Do. 40 pounds washers. 4.00 .do Do. 42 pieces galvanized-iron trough. eave 33.60 do Do. 1 brass padlock. .50 .do Do. 50 pounds black paint. 3.20 .do Do. 25 gallons boiled oil. 15.00 .do Do. 5 gallons turpentine. 3.00 do Do. 1 cork fender. 5.00 do Do. 4 feet copper tube 2.00 .do Do. 50 pounds iron 2.50 .do Do. 20 pounds rivets and washers 2.00 do Do. 10 pounds pewter. 5.00 do Do. 6 barrels galvanized nails. 25.50 do Do. 2,921 corrugated iron. 130.60 .do Do. 30 pounds galvanized rivets. 3.00 .do Do. 60 pounds sheet lead 4.80 do Do. 1 bag charcoal. 2.50 .do Do. 1 package screws 2.00 ..do Do. 1 package finishing nails. .10 .do Do. 2 metal locks 1.00 do Do. 8 metal hinges 1.20 .do Do. · .75 .do Do. 782.53 $778.84 10.00 Repairs to the fire engine Desampa- Labor included in amount of bill. redo. Number made not specified. Axle boxes. .do 1 marine boiler. 2, 975.00 Used on the tug Clio 100 barrels Portland cement. $375.00 Used in street paving and repairs Leopolondo Prado.. Champion & Pascual. 2 metal handles Less overcharge 1 fire-engine axle. 208 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Purdy & Henderson. 2 traps and clearouts. 4 Y's... Used at the military hospital .do 3 reducers. $56.82 300 barrels Portland cement 10 barrels Portland cement. $431.82 1,125.00 42.50 J. Z. Horter. 1 set breech harness. 55.00 1 set light wagon harness 49.00 104.00 Krajewski-Pesant Co. 590 pounds washers and bolts. 640 pounds wrought-iron (24) stirrup 35.40 ....do Used in street paving and repairs. Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Used in the department of street cleaning and parks. ...do Used at the military stable. 64.00 .do 184 pounds wrought-iron bolts 12.83 ..do 112. 28 150 pounds wrought-iron shoes..... 56.25 4 wrought-iron plates 8.00 96 pounds wrought-iron bolts and nuts 6.72 923 pounds wrought-iron tie-rods.. 85 pounds beveled washers. 55.38 4.25 130.60 ..do Luis Bee. Joseph Wood row. 24 cart hubs Erviti Loidi & Co 50 barrels cement 1,826 pounds lime 92,000 pounds hay. 26,000 pounds corn.. 72.00 221.25 Used on carts at city stable No. 2.. 6.70 $1, 104. 00 Used in connection with water de- partment. Used in connection with sewer de- partment. Forage used at city stable No. 2 331.47 13,000 pounds oats.. 188.50 60,500 ears corn... 272.25 do do ...do 1, 896. 22 Knight & Wall Co. 3 kegs horseshoes, 4 kegs mule shoes. 45.50 1 set stocks and dies. 5.50 4 Stillson wrenches. 9.00 2 pipe cutters.. 4.00 2 pipe vises 6.00 3 mortar hoes. 1.80 2 kegs horseshoes. 13.00 4 kegs mule shoes 23.60 108.40 Francisco Carballo John Wiley & Sons 25 croton plants Used at city stable No. 3. General repairs, engineer department ..do ..do ..do Used at the military hospital Used at city stable No. 1. ...do 175.00❘ Planted in the parks of Habana 1 text-book, Grantwine's P. B $5.00 1 text-book, Kent's 5.00 1 text-book, Kidder's, 4,00 I Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 209 11164-x X- -14 Used in the office of engineer depart- ment. 1 text-book, Patton's.. 7.50 1 text-book, De Pontibu's. 3.00 1 book, Gaugenlett Flowwater. 4.00 1 text-book, Herman's Hydraulic.. 4.00 1 text-book, Sanitary Engineering.. 2.50 1 text-book, Johnson's Nautical 6.00 1 text-book, Johnson's Surveying... 4.00 1 text-book, Halwell's Sewerage. 1 text-book, Pratt's Roadbeds 3.00 2.00 1 text-book, Byrnes's Highways 5.00 1 text-book, Black's U. S. Public Works 5.00 1 text-book, Spaulding's Road. 2.00 1 text-book, Mason's Water-Supply. 5.00 67.00 Less per cent discount 53.60 do 1 text-book, Bollond's Bridges 2.71 1 print frame, complete.. 38.70 ..do 2 angle mirrors $10.00 6 plumb bobs. 13.50 23.50 ..do Less 10 per cent 21.15 2 15-meter steel tapes. $13.00 4 30-meter steel tapes.. 42.00 4 Excelsior tapes 14.20 69.20 20 per cent deducted ..do 55.36 1 roll duplex paper.. ..do 8.09 • 72 steel pens. $3.60 72 steel pens. 12 ink erasers. 3.60 2.40 12 sponge rubbers 8.40 12 multiplex rubbers 4. 20 22.20 Less 20 per cent 17.76 6 Berkeley 30-meter steel tapes. $50.40 12 plumb bobs 24.30 74.70 .do 12 3-meter surveying poles. 45.00 3 leveling rods.. 45.00 6 angle mirrors. 30.00 6 15-meter Columbia steel tapes. 47.40 50 yards cord 1.00 168.40 Less 10 per cent on $120 and 20 per cent on $48.40. 146.72 .do Keupfel & Esser Co. 210 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster, engineer department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Used in the office of engincer depart- ment Used in connection with water de- partment. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Keupfel & Esser Co. 1 anvil roll drawing paper, mounted $36.00 1 curves 3.25 6 scale guards 1.20 6 sticks india ink. 18.00 58.55 Less 20 per cent $16.84 3 rod levels. $9.00 1 leveling rod, complete. 16.00 3 leveling poles, 24 meters 9.00 34.00 Less 10 per cent 30.60 .do 1 key-brand instrument. 3.20 ...do 4 Paragon scales, flat 6.00 .do 262 gallons wood-preserving carbolineum.. 262.00 D Carbolineum Wood serving Co. Lead-Lined Iron Pipe Co.. Pre- 7,722 feet galvanized pipe $1,793. 20 324 ells 101.65 50 tees 14.95 165 nipples 34.95 250 couplings 42.70 40 crosses 15.70 120 unions 44.00 2,047.15 Eugene Dirtzgen Co. 11 rolls regulation cloth 38.76 The J. L. Mott Iron Works.. 6 sets harness brackets 6 sets harness brackets 7 galvanized hooks... 1 pair yoke brackets. 1 sponge rack 1 soap rack 2 hose brackets. $24.00 43.50 3.50 3.00 3.50 1.25 3.00 1 pair wheel guards 8.00 1 harness head attachment 2.50 7 cesspool traps and bell 24.50 2 cesspool traps and bell 7.50 124.25 Less 25 per cent 93.19 ...do Used in offices of engineer depart- ment. Used in connection with military stables. Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 211 1 water trough 12 corner mangers. $16.80 27.00 43.80 .do A. H. Birdsey & Co Total 13 cubic meters sand 30.37 Used at the women's prison. 61, 192.97 [Personal property purchased by Augustin Aguero, acting collector of customs, disbursing officer at Batabano, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. Harris Bros. & Co. 1 table. $17.00 For use in office, custom-house. Julian Quadreny 1 ball twine 1 burner $0.27 .17 1 bottle mucilage. 20 1 blank book .55 1 blotter .12 1 sheet writing paper. .04 1 can kerosene oil 1 broom 1.60 50 3. 45 do 20.45 Total [Personal property purchased by Maj. James B. Aleshire, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] 1900. Mar. 1 A. F. Brombacher & Co 77 kegs nails. $246.05 For the construction of barracks and quarters at Morro Castle, Santiago. Candee & Smith. 200 barrels cement. 480.00 .do 7 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli . 72 pounds iron. 3.00 .do 2,146 pounds iron 85.84 .do Ros Bros. 2,016 feet lumber 70.56 do 2,386 feet lumber 90.23 .do Elwell Mercantile Co. 5,477 feet lumber 169.78 .do · 23 Ros Bros. do 2,789 feet lumber 10,000 bricks 3,228 feet lumber 60 sheets roofing. 97.62 ..do $300.00 112.98 18.00 430.98 do 31 Frank Breckenridge Fields. 4 barrels white paint 159.20 3 barrels colored stove paint 112.50 4 barrels red paint.. 152.00 423, 70 do Total 2,097.76 212 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. La Roy S. Upton, Second United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Tunas de Zaza, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 31 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 box paper clips $0.35 2 bottles paste 1.05 3 document files. 2.25 $3.65 Used in the customs service at Tunas de Zaza. Miguel Fernandez. 10 gallons mineral oil 4.00 2 pounds halyard. .90 885 Alfred Stiefel. Ice Total 14.00 22.55 4.90 .do ...do [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Letcher Hardeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Bayamo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Mar. 4 Manuel Planas 140 screws $1.40 24 pounds nails. 2.40 1 lock 1.00 3 pairs hinges 1.50 8 packages tacks 1.20 5 hasps 2.00 1 bolt .50 $10.00 Used in repairing schoolhouse at Bayamo, Cuba. 24 Primitivo Cansilla. 3 barrels lime 2.80 10 pounds glue 2.63 18 packages blue paint 2.70 15 pounds ocher paint. 1.13 6 paint brushes.. 2.10 1 barrel cement 14.00 25.36 .do Total 35.36 PERSONAL PROPERTY 213 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George F. Barney, Second United States Artillery, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] 1900. Mar. 31 Manuel Vila 12 feet galvanized-iron pipe. $3.00 5 feet iron pipe.. 2 oven shovels. 21 feet stovepipe. 6 bars flat iron. 4 iron rods.. 1 rat trap 4.00 4.00 15.75 26.00 12.00 1.25 $66.00 | General repairs to bake oven at Santa Clara Battery, Habana, Cuba, and Batteries 3, 4, and 5, Vedado, Cuba. For use in post carpenter shop, Ha- bana, Cuba. General repairs in Batteries 3, 4, and 5, Vedado, Cuba. Knight & Wall Co 1 jack plane.... .85 1 finishing plane 1.00 .do 1 saw set .90 .do 1 try square .30 .do 1 bench screw 60 ..do 1 oil stove D .50 .do 1 chisel. .25 do 1 chisel. .40 do 1 chisel. .50 .do 6 saw files 65 ..do 24 sheets sandpaper 40 • .do 12 pairs hinges .60 12 pairs hinges .50 do 5 kegs nails. 18.75 .do 1 keg finishing nails. 4.80 .do 12 hinges .30 do 18 hasps and staples. 1.80 .do 6 pencils. .30 do 12 pairs butts .60 .do 5 gross screws 4 packages tacks 1.25 do .40 ..do 35.65 Total 101.65 [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandante of the presidio, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1,292 pounds beans 1900. Mar. 31 Colom & Co $58.78 7,209 pounds rice 241.27 655 pounds black beans 14.03 26 strings garlic 7.80 923 pounds lard.. 73.38 300 pounds olive oil 28.65 214 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandante of the presidio, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Colom & Co 880 pounds salt. $4.84 398 onions 6.57 1,518 pounds codfish. 109.29 603 pounds salted meat. 71.15 631 pounds corn flour. 11.35 953 pounds sugar 26.20 200 pounds coffee. 31.30 4 pounds crigan .40 4 pounds cloves. .80 4 pounds pepper. .80 4 pounds cumin seed. .60 5 boxes soap. 19.50 12 brooms 3.90 $710.66 For use in the presidio of Habana... 25 pounds codfish 1.80 100 pounds rice... 3.40 12 sponges 3 boxes vermicelli. 4 strings garlic 1 ounce saffron 1.25 1.95 1.20 1.00 4 boxes soap. 1.05 25 pounds onions .41 50 pounds salt .27 25 pounds olive oil 2.39 12 pounds corn flour. 22 12 pounds black beans. .27 37 pounds bacon.. 3.38 115 pounds lard... 9.14 75 pounds coffee.. 11.73 314 pounds sugar 12.56 6 packages tea. .75 1 bottle cognac. .90 1 demijohn wine 2.25 6 pounds chocolate. 1.80 4 bottles alcohol. .50 58. 22 12,078 pounds bread 338.91 795 pounds bread. 25.60 For use in the presidio and infirmary of Habana. For use in the presidio of Habana.. ...do 6,900 pounds beef.. 759.00 .do 11,773 pounds potatoes.. $187.73 3,393 pounds Spanish beans 176.99 364.72 do 733 blankets 549.75 1,600 linen sheets. 1, 184.00 M. Montes Luiz Dominguez. Muniz & Co. Jose Perpinan Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 215 1,600 pillow cases.... 496.00 800 pillows 472.00 2,701.75 ..do Apr. 4 Mar. 31 Coto & San Pedro. Ladislao Diaz & Bro. .do 800 canvas beds. Hydraulic cement. 647 feet lumber. 125 pounds chalk 1 barrel chalk 7 barrels gravel.. 1, 720.00 .do 700.00 .do Quantity purchased not specified. $27.56 2.55 4.25 3.50 2 barrels cement. 5.50 312 color tiles.. 17.16 6 barrels lime. 1 cart load lime. 3.60 8.00 3 barrels sand 1.50 225 bricks. 4.22 30 paving blocks 1.60 35 roofing tiles.. 2.10 27 pounds ochered paint. 1.16 3 pounds glue .60 83.30 .do Ladisloa Diaz. Barrios & Coello. Tornella & Lopez. 1,700 blank forms. 42 pencils.. 8 boxes pens. 12 boxes clips.. 1,000 envelopes 6 spools thread 2 water-closets, 1 urinal 71.00 do Labor included in amount of bill. • 11,840 pounds coal 64.79 .do 2,420 sheets paper $22.00 11.50 3.50 4.40 4.80 3.50 1.50 6 notebooks 2.50 6 rubber erasers 1.75 4 bottles mucilage. 2.80 6 boxes rubber bands. 2.40 1 bottle ink. .20 60.85 R. Guzman & Bro. 14 bundles twine 2.80 4 hinges .30 9 cans paint 13.50 1 can turpentine. 3.57 1 can oil, burn. 3.90 12 pencils. .30 1 package matches .50 2 hammers 1.00 12 steel files 1.25 1 penknife.. .40 1 hatchet 1 sack shot 1 screwdriver. 1 gross staples 1 package tacks 4 pounds tin. 24 pieces iron. .70 2.00 25 70 .10 • 2.00 3.50 216 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandante of the presidio, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. R. Guzman & Bro. 2 pounds nails.. $0.20 1 set harness. 24.00 $60.97 For use in the presidio of Habana Anselmo Castells 8 trusses 4.60 4 ounces pepsin .75 2 bottles listerine. 2.00 25 pounds chloride lime. 1.25 4 pounds sulphate sodium. .16 1 pound sulphuric ether. .60 1 pound iodide potassium 3.50 1 pound copal 25 1 pound bromide potassium 85 2 pounds chloride potash 40 2 pounds cotton 70 1 pound filtering paper. 23 2 pounds glycerine 70 1 pound ipecacuanha powder 4.30 2 pounds cocoa butter. 1.20 1 pound gum arabic. .90 1 pound listerine 1.00 2 pounds borax. .26 pound salicylate sodium .65 1 pound boneblack. 05 pound fluid tolu 75 20 pounds cod liver oil 4.40 1 can castor oil 1.25 1 ream paper • .24 12 suspensories 3.50 6 borated soap. 1.00 2 bottles muriatic acid .24 12 glass syringes. 50 50 antipyrine pills. .50 1,000 corks. 1.88 2 rolls wax cloth 1.71 2 boxes gelatine capsules. .14 3 boxes iodoform gauze 1.35 3 boxes borated gauze. 1.35 4 ounces creosote.. 40 4 ounces bisulphate quinine 2.00 4 ounces iodide sodium 1.20 4 ounces carbonated lithia 1.20 1 ounce cotton .70 2 ounces extract of lettuce .25 4 ounces benzonaftol. 1 bottle Fellows's syrup 60 1.17 Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 217 1 rubber bag. 1.20 1 bottle salicylic acid 1.30 Spanish gold 53.18 Reduced to U.S. currency 48.45 For use in infirmary of the presidio of Habana. Coto & San Pedro 4 bolts $0.40 9 hinges .65 3 brushes 1.45 174 pounds wire 2.85 2 levels 1.50 1 iron frame 3.30 2 iron bars. 12 lamp burners 1 gallon varnish. 3.00 .75 1.50 1 can turpentine.. 3.85 1 gallon vinegar. 40 1 bottle cocoanut oil 25 14 pounds nails. .75 6 buckets 2.75 2 boxes tin 15.00 6 bottles gold dust. 1.25 1 package screws. .15 1 iron pipe. .05 1 key 1.75 2 screws .00 24 sheets emery paper .70 1 package lampblack paint .05 2 cans white paint. 4.00 1 pound red-ocher paint. .05 46.40 For use in the presidio of Habana. Andres Hernandez Alonso Fernandez. 441 bottles milk 44.10 do O 7,750 pounds fodder 35.31 .do Ladislao Diaz & Bros Felipe de Pazos. 1 water-closet 34.00 do Labor included in amount of bill. 7 packs hay. $17.50 2 sacks sand 4.59 Habana Ice Co Coto & San Pedro Antonio Planas. D. Otheguy & Co. J. Barbolla R. Rodriguez & Bros Sala & Sons.. 3 sacks indian corn. 2,712 pounds ice 1 complete bed Postage stamps 12 horseshoes. 6 chairs. 6.25 28.34 .do 20.84 do 19.32 do 9.80 .do Quantity purchased not specified. 5.46 do 10.09 do 4 paint glasses • 5.46 .do 1 bottle harness polish $0.80 2 chamois skins 2.00 1 bottle grease. 1.00 2 horse bits 4.00 7.80 do Harris Bros. & Co 3 reams paper 6.95 4 typewriter ribbons. 4.00 218 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Rafael Montalvo, commandante of the presidio, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Harris Bros. & Co 1 box paper. 2 rubber erasers $5.00 .20 16. 15 Less 10 per cent 1.61 Net 14.54 1 Remington typewriter. 112.00 1 typewriter desk 16.00 $142.54 | For use in the presidio of Habana Alejo Caballero 12 horse loads wood 7.32 2 sacks coal. 4.00 Spanish gold 11.32 Reduced to U. S. currency 10.31 .do Negra & Alvarez Eggs. $5.00 do 6 chickens. 6.00 ..do Spanish gold 11.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 10.01 Suarez & Lychenheim 1 photograph camera $36.00 5 printing frames. 6.25 1 tripod 3.75 46.00 Less 3 per cent 1.38 Net. 44.62 ..do Antonio Planas Wine wafers. 2.00 ...do Do. 288 plated buttons. $17.00 9 yards cloth 2.25 · 60 brooms 1.75 6 spools thread 3 spectacles. 216 safety pins. 2 chickens.. 2.27 9.00 .60 2.00 24 whistles 1.20 500 pounds paper. 20.00 1,200 pounds sweet potatoes. 19.20 Spanish gold 75.25 Reduced to U. S. currency 68.57 do Total 8, 313. 19 T Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 219 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Melville S. Jarvis, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at San Luis, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. 222 23 26 31 Mar. 16 Juan Leon. do Ybanez & Alech. C. V. Schumann Juan Leon. Narciso Estia Gerardo Hurdeyer. Aniceto Alfonso 10,879 tons stone. 125 tons stone. $1,305.50 Construction of roads at San Luis, Cuba. Repairs to streets of San Luis, Cuba Public works of San Luis, Cuba .do .do Repairs to streets of San Luis, Cuba.. Public works of San Luis, Cuba. 24 barrels lime 150.00 28.80 316 tons stone.. 2,090 feet lumber $379.20 125.40 12,035 tons stone. 1 lantern 504.60 1,444. 20 1.00 Iron screw rings. 5.10 .do 1 tapeline.. $2.50 .do 1 carpenter's rule. .60 .do 4 memorandum books. .40 do 240 sheets writing paper. .90 .do Chalk lines 1.50 .do 5.90 Elwell Mercantile Co. 2 gallons linseed oil 1.50 3 gallons turpentine. 2.25 50 pounds while-lead paint. 5.00 2 pounds blue paint .90 2 pounds brown paint .40 1 quart Japan 60 gallon varnish. .80 2 pounds shellac 1.20 6 pounds green paint. 1.80 14.45 8,500 feet lumber 272.00 300 pounds nails. Whitewash supplies. 22.50 ..do 1.00 ..do 295.50 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 30 barrels lime. 21.00 ..do Gerardo Gomez. 225.81 tons stone.. 171.38 tons sand $338.71 137.10 475.81 5 cords wood. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; number not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; number not specified. 40.00 Barracks and quarters, at San Luis, Cuba. Public works of San Luis, Cuba Construction of roads at Palma Sori- ano, Cuba. Fuel for the water works at Palma Soriano, Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity and kinds not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. Total 4, 291.86 220 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Frank G. Irwin, Second United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used as fuel on launch Mambi, of col- lector of customs at Manzanillo. Supplies for launch Mambi, collector of customs at Manzanillo. Used in connection with repairs to inspector's office at Manzanillo. Supplies for launch Mambi, of col- lector of customs at Manzanillo. Used in office of collector of customs, Manzanillo. Supplies for launch Mambi of collec- Labor included in amount of bill. tor of customs at Manzanillo. .do ..do Used in office of collector of customs. Used as subsistence for crew of launch when on duty from port. 1900. Mar. 3 Beattie & Co. 2,170 pounds coal. 31 Roca Vivas Bros. 9 water pipes. 10 Federico Bauriedel Co Jose Muniz 100 feet lumber. $11.62 4.50 3.60 2 water pipes 31 Federico Bauriedel Co 1 ream writing paper. Fernando F. de Cordova 200 blank forms 4 blank books $4.50 30.00 34.50 ..do Emiliano Saumell. Beattie & Co. 1 lamp. 1 compass case 13.00 1,950 pounds coal. 10.00 332 pounds ice. 4. 15 J. Muniz & Co. 3 pounds beef $1.50 Bread .70 do 1 pounds coffee. .32 do 4 pounds sugar 23 .do 3 cans tomatoes .15 .do 3 cans pepper. 30 do 3 cans pease .45 .do 6 pounds potatoes .24 do 3 pounds cheese .75 do 3 pounds guara paste. .30 .do 2 cans lard .50 .do 4 pounds rice. 20 .do 3 bottles wine 60 .do 2 cans butter .70 • ..do 4 pounds sausage, 36 do 1 pound vermicelli .10 do 2 cans fish .30 .do 4 pounds ham .38 .do 1 can meat .30 .do 1 keg olives .80 do 9.18 3 liters ink. 3.60 2 boxes pens. 1.80 2 blank books 2.00 Quantity not stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 221 Miguel Gelpi Miguel Muniz Total 1 inkstand. 2 penholders 6 pencils. 2 rubber erasers .70 40 .30 50 1 ruler 75 · 2 bottles mucilage. .20 2 sheets blotting paper .60 1 ream writing paper. 4.00 14.85 Wood 2.00 Used in office of collector of customs. Used for fuel on launch Mambi of collector of customs of Manzanillo. Do. 10 pounds cotton waste. $1.25 3 cans paint 16.00 1 scrub brush .75 2 pounds lead. 25 34 screws .85 1 steel file .15 2 pounds cotton rope 1.00 3 packages nails. 1.10 24 buttons .60 2 pounds tin 1.00 2 rolls wick. 1 T pipe .10 .15 1 nipple .15 23.35 Used in connection with repairs to launch Mambi of collector of cus- toms, Manzanillo. 130.75 [Personal property purchased by Miguel de la Torre, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 31 S. Zulueta 4 galvanized sprinkling pots 1 water pipe.. $9.20 26.00 $35.20 Used in the advanced school at Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, Habana. director. Planiol Cagiga 125 feet lumber. 7.00 · 4 wooden legs 2.00 9.00 .do Do. Herederos de Santos Fer- nandez. 100 pounds cement 1.80 50 pounds gluc .80 2.60 .do Do. C. A. Lefebre & Co S. T. Soloso 2 cans enamel paint. 2.80 do Do. 3 wastebaskets $4.50 do Do. 12 rolls paper 3.06 .do Do. 4 paper rollers, U. C 2.00 do Do. 3 penwipers 2.30 ....do Do. 1 pencil .40 .do Do. 222 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Miguel de la Torre, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during March, 1900.] From whom purchased. S. T. Soloso M. Viar Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in the advanced school at Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, Habana. director. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, director; quantity not stated. Do. 1 sponge cup $0.15 1 bottle mucilage. .60 .do 1 blank form 50 .do Paper, envelopes, and pens 60 do Blotting paper 1.40 .do Spanish gold 15.51 Reduced to U. S. currency $14.06 1 enameled-iron bucket $1.25 24 hinges 1.50 24 nails .40 3 dustpans. .75 2 cans white paint 3.75 2 cans red paint 2.00 184 pounds burnt oil 2.16 1 can paint 1.00 1 pound crude earth paint .15 1 brush. .25 1 packet nails .10 6 pounds turpentine .72 1 meter measure.. 30 1 brush .40 20 hinges 2.00 12 pounds plaster of paris .30 12 pounds turpentine. 1.50 6 pounds burnt oil. .63 1 can white paint 1.88 1 can yellow paint 1.00 1 pound bronze powder 2.00 1 pound yellow-ocher paint .05 2 packets nails .16 2 dusters. 4.00 3 brooms 1.35 2 cans white paint. 3.75 6 pounds turpentine. .72 6 pounds burnt oil. .63 gallon varnish. 1.25 4 packets tacks .20 4 cans paint. 1.20 36 crystal buttons 5.25 1 brush 20 2 pounds white glue. 46 2 packets nails. 25 Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 223 Nicolas Quintana.. Rambla & Bouza Jacobo Puente.. Disposed of Manuel Sanguily, di- rector. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- rector; quantity not stated. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- rector. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- rector; quantity not stated. Do. 12 metal hooks .30 12 sponges. . . . . . 3.00 4 brushes 2.80 49.61 do 5 sets screens 66.13 do 400 envelopes. $3.75 2 liters ink 1.60 4 boxes pens. 2.40 3 penholders .25 2 reams writing paper. 5.50 1 pencil .15 100 blank forms 2.00 1 stub book. 2.50 18.15 ..do Do. 6 crystal glasses 1.25 do Do. 2 bottles sulphuric acid .50 .do Do. 1 packet candles .20 .do Glue.... .do Vinegar .40 .do 14 bags sawdust 5.60 .do Metal polish. .30 .do Postage stamps. 3.00 .do Spanish silver. 11.25 8.79 $0.08 7.20 1 80 Widow of Urarte & Co Reduced to U. S. currency. · 1 pencil 18 portfolios 6 portfolios 2 blank forms 1 eraser. 2.30 40 1 bottle ink. .20 2 spools thread .40 2 portfolios 2.00 2 books 13.50 500 blank forms 4.50 1 can ink 2.25 200 blank forms 1.80 8 wafers 3.20 2 blocks paper. .60 2 boxes fasteners .50 200 blank forms 1.00 3 reams manila paper 1.40 60 envelopes... 2.50 1 ream paper 3.50 1 ream paper 3.75 18 blocks paper. 12.60 6 penholders .30 4 bottles mucilage. 1.00 224 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Miguel de la Torre, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Widow of Urarte & C 12 blotting papers 1 index book $0.48 1.50 5 boxes pens.. 4 boxes fasteners 2.25 1.00 2 boxes fasteners .50 6 boxes fasteners 2. 10 2 bottles ink. 1.80 1 pencil .08 2,000 envelopes 14.50 8 carbon papers .90 2 rubber erasers .30 1 cotton tape 1.25 1 box wax paper. 3.31 $96.75 Rafael de Arazoza.. Seroando Cano 2 books 13.50 Horseshoes $3.40 .do Used in connection with civil gov- Disposed of by Emilio Nunez, civil ernment at Habana. .do governor. Do. Disposed of by Emilio Nunez, civil governor; quantity purchased not stated. Ice Fodder 5.50 .do 20.00 .do Corn fodder 5.20 34.10 Julian Savedra 6 bags coal 16.02 ..do For use in the orphan asylum at Disposed of by Amada Miranda, di- Vedado. Do. Do. Do. Pedro Gomez Cristobal Ferrer 588 pounds fresh beef. 76.44 .do rectress. Do. 100 pounds chick-peas. $8.00 50 pounds beans.. 2.40 50 pounds oil 4.50 40 packets vermicelli. 2.40 100 pounds bacon. 8.00 500 pounds potatoes 10.00 35.30 .do Do. 300 pounds rice. 10.20 225 pounds sugar 75 pounds starch 10.80 3.00 150 pounds onions. 75 pounds coffee.. 175 pounds soap 3.00 12.00 · 7.42 46.42 do Do. 100 pounds lard 6.28 1 box condensed milk. 4.00 50 pounds jerked beef. 8.00 20 sponges 4.00 22.28 .do Do. Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 225 30.00 .....do 6.00 Used in the office of the provincial board of agriculture, industry, and commerce, Habana. Disposed of by Amada Miranda, di- rectress; quantity not specified. Disposed of by Gabriel de C. Palo- mino, secretary. 583. 15 [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Ramon Varquez…………. Bread P. Fernandez & Co 500 blank forms Total 11164-x x———15 1900. Mar. 1 Galbe & Son 225 pounds rice. $6.19 Jose Corte Pruneda. Mineral oil Pedro Puigcerver.. 1 0x Manuel Somoza Bonifacio Escandon Jose Ramon Martinez Baltazar Fierro. Fulgencio Hermandez Laureano Alvarez Francisco Leon.. 1 sack coal. $3.00 Habana. Provisions. Bread 2.36 .do 60.00 Used at industrial school for orphans, Habana. Used in public lighting of Cotorro Quantity purchased not specified. and Santa Maria del Rosario. 50.00 Used in public work at Santa Maria del Rosario. Used at industrial school for orphans, Quantity and class not specified. 5.80 .do Merchandise 3.47 .do Meat 17.09 do Vegetables 7.31 .do 12 cups and saucers. 2.00 .do Milk.. 2.90 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Spanish silver 43.93 Reduced to U. S. currency 34.06 ..do 3 | Siegel-Cooper Co. Joseph Woodrow 5 Angel Conejo. 12 armchairs 117.00 35 barrels cement. 140.00 Used in headquarters, department of Habana. Used in connection with fitting up industrial schools for orphans at Habana. 1 corkscrew $0.30 2 hatchets 1.20 1 hand mill. 2.40 1 ladder 3.50 1 meat-chopping block. 2.00 1 padlock. 30 1 iron plate. .45 2 bricks. .16 12 rings... .30 Spanish gold 10. 61 Reduced to U. S. currency. 9.73 Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- ant commissary subsist- ence, volunteers. 2,800 pounds ice 8.40 ..do Used in headquarters and in office of chief quartermaster, department of Habana. 700 pounds ice. 2.10 .do 226 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. S. G. Lowenthal Joseph Woodrow Desk keys $2.00 5 barrels cement. 20.00 Used in connection with fitting up Used in headquarters department, Quantity and class not specified. Habana. Chas. H. Thrall Antonio Casanova. Spices 2 pounds flour 3 packages candles 12 boxes matches. 2 pounds vermicelli 11 cubic yards broken stone. 12 cubic yards sand $29.70 industrial school for orphans at Habana. 32.40 62.10 .do .30 .do Do. .12 .do .45 do .10 .do .30 do 1 cheese 1.30 do 2 pounds cheese .70 .do 4 cans butter 1.40 .do 3 pounds ground coffee. 1.05 .do 1 can cocоа .50 do 1 box guava paste .50 .do 121 pounds black beans. .80 .do • 1 pound chocolate.. .50 .do 1 bottle wine 25 .do 25 pounds olive oil 3.00 .do • 1 pound butter .50 .do 25 pounds raw coffee 6.00 do Spanish silver 17.77 Reduced to U. S. currency 13.78 15 Javier Persiva 1 package radish seed. $0.80 2 packages lettuce seed. 2.00 1 package beet seed .60 1 package carrot seed 20 1 package celery seed .20 1 package cabbage seed .20 1 package cucumber seed .20 1 package spinach seed. 60 1 package turnip seed.. 20 1 package spinach seed. 20 Pink seed; pansy seed. .20 2 packages Mexican cucumber seed .17 1 package garlic seed. .10 Spanish silver 5.67 Reduced to U. S. currency 4.39 Used in headquarters, department of Habana. 1900. Mar. 5 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 227 9 | Elena B. Hermandez 12 Benito Alvarez & Co Pedro A. Estanillo 42 pounds muriatic acid. 4 yards rubber pipe. 3,753 feet lumber Fernandez, Jungueva & Co. 1,977 yards linen cloth. 3.50 Used in the industrial school for or- phans. 1.60 Used in headquarters, department of Habana. 154.75 Used in connection with fitting up industrial school for orphans at Habana. 20 yards Germanic cloth. 72 napkins. $227.24 10.00 7.50 Spanish gold 244. 74 10 per cent discount. 24.47 220.27 Reduced to U. S. currency. 200. 25 .do 15 Suarez & Bros 47 pairs hinges $21.78 25 knockers.. 1.00 3 chain bolts .54 10 door bolts.. 9 locks... Spanish gold 1.00 2.60 26.92 Reduced to U. S. currency. 24. 47 .do · C. Torre & Co 5 rolls felt paper $16.25 1 keg wire nails 4. 25 2 steel files.. .50 168 tiles. 4 pounds screws 4 pairs hinges 7.09 .56 .75 3 locks. 3.00 125 pounds wire nails 8.40 2 pounds shade paint. .24 3 pounds vermilion paint. 90 15 pounds yellow-ocher paint 45 2 pounds ivory-black paint .50 5 pounds glue 1.15 15 gallons burnt oil 10.50 200 pounds white-zinc paint. 24.00 10 gallons turpentine. 7.00 5 pounds violet paint. .75 2 pounds lampblack paint. .30 3 pounds blue paint. .45 3 gallons varnish. 5.25 5 pounds yellow paste paint. .75 5 pounds green paint. 1.25 1 bell 2.50 Spanish gold 96.79 Reduced to U. S. currency. 87.99 .do 16 | Joseph Woodrow. 12 barrels cement. 48.00 .do 228 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 16 Inclan & Garcia, Carlos Martinez 11 varas cotton cloth 47 varas mosquito bar. $3.85 5.92 Spanish gold 9.77 Reduced to U. S. currency $8.88 Used in connection with fitting up industrial school for orphans at Habana. 21 2223 19 Champion & Pascual 20 Perez & Co James Huggins & Bro. 22 Joseph Woodrow 1,200 muslin chemises $320.00 6 brooms 2.00 322.00 .do 103 chamber pots 34. 15 .do 400 pairs shoes. 292. 77 .do 5 barrels cement. $20.00 2,000 pounds quicklime. 13.00 33.00 .do 23 Augustin J. Merino 1 gallon whisky 5.75 1 gallon brandy 4.00 9.75 .do 24 Grullon & Aguilera 3 cans lard 6.85 18 cans condensed milk 2.03 1 bar soap .... .36 2 cases condensed milk 10.70 25 pounds beans.. 1.50 50 pounds jerked beef. 8.50 25 pounds codfish 3.00 50 pounds turbinated sugar 2.20 1 box vermicelli. 1.75 6 packages hominy 1.50 50 pounds corn flour. 2.00 12 pounds chick-peas. 1.50 75 pounds potatoes 144 boxes matches. 25 pounds raw coffee 1 gallon vinegar... 6 bars guava paste 1 package tea.. 1 bottle capparries. 2.10 1.00 5. 25 .75 1.80 .50 .10 1 pound red pepper. 12 Spanish gold 53.51 Reduced to U.S. currency 48.65 do Hermandez & Foyo 4 cases condensed milk $20.50 pipe vinegar.. 2.50 1 string garlic 38 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 229 29 Joaquin Hermandes 31 Strawbridge & Clothier. 3 barrels potatoes. 25 pounds onions 1 case tomatoes.. 225 pounds rice. 9.00 .38 3.13 6.53 116 pounds raw coffee 19.72 25 pounds white sugar 301 pounds centrifugal sugar. 9.78 • 1.38 25 pounds codfish 3.00 25 pounds black beans .63 25 pounds white beans 9 pounds ham. - 1.38 1.08 218 pounds salt 1.36 Spanish gold 80.75 Reduced to U. S. currency 73.40 .do 1 iron chimney. 8.00 .do 12 sherbet glasses. $0.60 1 glass dish. .12 1 oval glass dish. .18 2 blue cord dishes 2.00 12 tea cups and saucers 1.75 12 fruit saucers .75 12 tumblers. .75 24 blue plates.. 2.80 2 meat dishes .50 2 small bakers. 60 1 glass sugar bowl .15 2 milk pitchers 30 12 Japanese bowls 1.50 12 soap slak. 1.00 18 yellow bowls 3.20 18 custard cups 12 baking dishes. 12 flat plates.. 12 white bowls 18 fruit saucers 2 star salts 2 star peppers 6 Mason jars.. 2 jugs.. 2 soap shakers. . 42 1.50 60 96 75 .20 .20 45 28 08 4 wire washers 2 crimped cutters .16 .10 6 biscuit cutters... .30 12 wire egg beaters .18 1 Dover egg beater 05 2 cake coolers 40 1 chain pot. .08 2 sets stewers 16 12 patty pans .10 1 dish drainer. 40 12 muffin rings 18 230 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 31 Strawbridge & Clothier.. Articles. Paid. 1 strainer. $0.18 1 silicon .08 2 tubes 14 12 measure cups 48 ..do 48 1 bread board 25 3 bread tins. 45 1 flour scoop. 18 2 cake turners .15 2 wire toasters. .16 1 broiler .15 4 covers .16 6 milk skimmers 12 12 tin pans. 1.32 1 coffee mill 15 18 cup hooks. .12 12 egg plates. 96 1 teapot... 20 1 colander. 20 2 muffin pans. 50 2 steamers 40 2 tin funnels 08 12 salt boxes. 48 12 pepper boxes 24 4 dredges 16 18 bowl strainers .72 1 flour sifter 08 18 tin plates 54 6 graters 18 4 agate boilers. 3.80 2 soap cups .12 2 agate spoons. 1 agate boiler. 24 agate pans.. 12 pan lids. .23 1.30 3. 24 .60 6 saucepans 1.20 6 saucepan lids. 30 2 saucepans .70 2 saucepan lids.. 20 1 agate boiler. .75 1 enamel bucket. 12 1 hammer 20 1 ice pick. 2 can openers. 20 08 Disposition and use. Remarks. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 231 1 call bell.. 1 potato press. .25 20 4 match safes. .16 1 sink shovel .04 1 dust brush .20 1 ice-cream freezer 1.70 6 rolling pins. .24 1 nest box 38 2 sheets iron. 50 1 iron griddle 12 pans .20 48 12 tablespoons. 35 24 teaspoons 36 12 knives 96 O 14 wooden spoons 70 1 chop knife. .30 2 Christy knives. 08 1 French knife 20 1 carving set 85 1 iron fork. .05 1 corkscrew .10 1 sharpening stone .08 2 teakettles. 2.05 7 dish pans 2.30 1 white cup. .12 2 basins. 40 1 1-gallon enameled measure .20 1 coffee pot.. .20 7 frying pans. 60 1 whisk. .12 ... 1 iron bowl. 34 1 handy dryer. 4 mats... 08 .08 2 dougnut cutters .16 1 chamois 15 3 iron pans 71 2 wooden washers. .04 2 lemon reamers. .16 1 chop bowl .12 1 towel roller. .08 3 flour pails.. .60 12 vegetable brushes .36 12 scrub brushes.. 96 1 stove brush. 20 1 stover dauber. .12 1 square hamper 1.25 3 trays.. .36 1 clothes horse 43 36 chases 3.06 12 towels 1.60 64 yards cloth .30 12 forks. 2.00 232 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Strawbridge & Clothier. 12 knives 3 spoons. 12 knives 12 forks.. 1 steel McKesson & Robbins. For use in the industrial schools for orphans at Habana. $2.00 .54 40 40 .26 1 turner 2 knives 12 spoons 22 .14 1.10 $78.74 2 quarts glycerine. 1.30 2 liters olive oil. .65 1 gallon castor oil 1.45 4 ounces peppermint oil .48 3 ounces oil cloves 21 1 pound blue ointment. .70 500 2-grain quinine pills. 1.20 2,000 5-grain quinine pills 9.64 10 pounds boracic acid 2.00 25 pounds bicarbonate soda 1.00 5 pounds sulphate soda. .15 4 ounces dermatol. .84 2 gallons refined alcohol 5.60 5 ounces iodoform. 1.50 2 ounces iodine. .66 2 complete cresoline lamps. 2.10 2,000 mercury tablets. 5.60 2 pounds carbolic acid 1.20 25 packages Mellin's food 13.75 2 alcohol lamps 25 pounds borax. 6 yards oiled silk · 1 quart tincture aconite .60 2.25 6.00 .95 32 ounces laudanum 1.60 60 ounces tincture iron. 2.40 12 packages Murdock food 4.75 2 fountain syringes. 2.20 2 bulb syringes. .60 12 hot-water bottles 7.50 12 yards rubber sheeting 9.00 12 bath brushes. 3.50 12 camel's-hair brushes. .15 24 sponges... 2.50 2 bath thermometers .60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 233 Used in industrial school for orphans, Habana. 6 clinical thermometers.. 4.50 2 home thermometers .30 6 medicine droppers. .18 11 measure glasses.. 2.20 6 glass urinals 2.52 150 clinical charts 1.35 12 pints listerine. 8.00 10 pints creoline. 4.50 25 pounds roll sulphur .75 2 rubber aprons.. 4.50 2 ice caps. 2.50 25 pounds absorbent cotton 6.25 10 pounds cotton bandages. 6.00 1 can castile soap. 3.50 2 gallons witch hazel. 2.00 2 pitchers. 1.50 1 granite washtub 5.00 6 bedpans 1 saucepan 6.00 .35 30 granite sputum cups. 15.00 4 pitchers. 2.00 50 pounds copperas. 1.50 747 pounds chloride lime. 22.41 197.44 H. B. Claflin Co 5 brown shoals. 12.57 ..do 1,200 children's black hose 79.90 ..do 6 Challenge sewing machines. $96.00 24 black muslin 3.60 4 books, journals 1.12 3 books, ledgers 4.50 1 record book.. 1.75 4 blank books 1.08 18 order books.. 2.00 576 thimbles.. 6.00 720 needles 6.25 144 shoe buttons. .45 144 pants buttons. 2.20 144 agate buttons .85 144 lentile buttons. 1.85 120 stay binding 1.72 1,584 shoe laces 3.63 6 alarm clocks. 3.60 300 combs... 48 scissors 14.58 7.65 144 steel bodkins .90 1,440 stuck darners 1.25 72 shears 4.50 72 scissors 1.75 288 ounces white wax 3.50 288 iron chimios. 3.50 234 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Used in industrial school for orphans, Habana. 1900. Mar. 31 H. B. Claflin Co. 60 boxes cotton thread 216 ken cotton…………. $11.40 86.40 272.03 5 per cent discount on $22.70 equals $1.13 8 per cent discount on $11.40 equals .91 2.04 1 per cent discount.. 269.99 2.70 $267.29 pound sulphur ointment .25 Manuel Johnson 5 pounds white vaseline. ..... 1.25 16 ounces tincture larkspur seed 16 ounces ether. 1.60 .60 8 ounces tincture rhubarb. .30 2 pairs rubber gloves 4.75 8.75 ..do James S. Barron & Co 12 rocking-chairs. 16.00 100 kitchen chairs 42.00 12 stand racks 6.00 6 cedar tubs 5.46 4 copper-bottom boilers 6.40 6 wringers.. 16.00 12 iron pots. 10. 20 1 laundry stove 8.90 8 laundry skirt boards. 4. 20 1 sleeve board .15 2 laundry skirt boards 80 12 laundry washboards. 3.36 2 ironing tables 3.20 46 pounds manila paper 5.75 12 clothes horses 6.00 2 boxes clothespins. .90 12 clothes baskets 6.76 1 mangle. 30.00 6 folding tables 4,50 6 cutting boards. 2.40 2 cases silexo 6.00 3 boxes bath bricks 2.25 96 brooms 39.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 235 ..do ..do Used in fitting up industrial school, orphans. 750 pounds washing soda. 7.50 24 dusters 5.00 24 dustpans. 4.00 36 scrubs 1.80 12 scrubs 1.00 3 feather dusters 1.80 12 hand brushes .30 12 fly brushes.. 24 whisks. 12 polishers. 48 cotton mops.. 24 mop handles. 1.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 1.70 48 buckets 7.95 36 candlesticks 1.80 · 12 brass lanterns. 2.40 2 coolers. 9.80 24 soap dishes 4.80 5 cases toilet paper 25.00 313.08 S. Chappel Joseph Woodrow 8 rolls insulation paper. 36.00 4 barrels cement. • 16.00 M. Ruiz & Co 10,500 blank forms. $64.75 4,000 envelopes 28.00 2 rubber stamps 3.00 110 pads paper.. 32.50 6 pencils.. 1.10 1 bottle stamp ink .20 5 reams writing paper 20.00 1,000 sheets writing paper 7.75 24 boxes paper fasteners. 11.00 6 bottles mucilage. 3.50 250 sheets manila paper 3.00 50 sheets wrapping paper. .95 Manuel Johnson 3 rubber catheters. .94 6 glass catheters. 1.80 1 special strapping plaster .42 6 pounds cotton 1.80 2 spatulas .45 3 glass jars 2.00 7.41 30 yards rubber sheeting 45.00 6 pus basins 6.00 6 enameled basins. 2.00 48 4-ounce bottles 1.50 48 blank forms .15 2 tongue depressors 1.25 4 atomizers 3.00 72 medicine glasses.. 3.60 175.75 Used in headquarters department, Habana. Used in Habana industrial school, orphans. 236 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. J. F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Manuel Johnson 12 boxes talcum powder. 2 pairs surgical scissors. 1 pound gauze bandage 1 bandage roller. $2.50 2.20 1.20 3.75 25 pounds ground flaxseed 2.50 10 pounds whole flaxseed 90 16 ounces camphorated oil 60 16 ounces chloroform liniment. 60 5 gallons turpentine... 4.00 25 pounds ground mustard. 3.50 2 pounds gum camphor 1.10 1 pound cascara sagrada elixir. .75 $86.10 Jose Corte Pruneda. Mineral oil Total 60.00 3,219.94 Used in Habana industrial school, orphans. Used in public lighting, Cotorro and Quantity not stated. Santa Maria del Rosario. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 8 Wright & Goulden 2 water tanks. $162.44 For use at Morro Castle Used in repairing barracks and mess halls. Used in closets Nos. 1 and 2, Morro Castle. For use in sanitary department. Used in repairing provincial jail, or- phans' home, and St. Joseph's Asy- lum. For use at Morro Castle; corrugated roofing. For use at Morro Castle Disposed of under the direction of Capt. J. S. Normayle, Fifth U. S. In- fantry; quantity purchased not stated; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Capt. J. S. Normayle, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missary. Disposed of under the direction of A. E. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Do. Do. Lumber 400 yards concrete flooring J. Ma. Dominguez 1 horse 32.19 $194.63 304.00 100.00 23 Candee & Smith. 150 barrels Portland cement. 322.50 Cincinnati Corrugating Co. 532 feet galvanized pipe. 56 elbows. $42.56 14.00 56.56 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 237 24 Vulcanite Portland Cement | 200 barrels Portland cement. 400.00 .do 23 Company. Cincinnati Corrugating Co 930 sheets corrugated iron.. $1, 155.60 950 feet galvanized gutter.. 66.50 12 gutter caps .48 200 gutter hangers. 2 kegs roofing nails. 500 feet ridge cap. 12.00 12.00 55.00 Do. 1,301.58 For use at Morro Castle; corrugated roofing. Supplied home of orphans' of Cuban patriots. Used in making garments, orphans' home. ..do ...do Orphans' home .do | Do. Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 12 J. M. Pallardo. 300 handkerchiefs 13.75 384 yards cloth $36.00 941 yards calico.. 89.41 366 yards blue percale. 29.28 432 pairs black stockings 43. 20 144 handkerchiefs 10.80 208.69 9 Nestor Jiminez 17 bottles milk 16 J. G. Castellanes 657 pounds fresh beef. 640 pounds fresh beef. 35 pounds fresh beef. ..do 2.55 Supplies furnished emergency hos- pital. 98.55 Supplies furnished home for or- phans of Cuban patriots. 96.00 .do 5.25 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary 5.25 Supplies furnished encloistered nuns. 47.25 Supplies furnished orphans' home 21.00 Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Asy- lum. Supplies furnished provincial jail.. Supplies furnished civil hospital .do .do Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Castillo, surgeon in charge of civil hospital. Do. Do. Do. Supplies furnished home for or- Disposed of under the direction of Dr. phans of Cuban patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. 315 pounds fresh beef. 140 pounds fresh beef. 110 pounds fresh beef. 16.50 14 Rovira & Co 4 demijohns wine $20.00 5 demijohns rum 7.25 cask rum 9.00 9 empty demijohns.. 6.75 ...do 43.00 12 Juan Fale 300 towels 52.50 13 Gutierrez & Bros 2 rulers $1.00 1 bottle indelible ink .35 1 book, dictionary. 1.50 • 2 paper baskets.. 1.60 12 pencils.. .40 3 36 schoolbooks. paper weights 1 box chalk 2 blank forms 288 copy books. 1.50 .30 2.00 6.00 · 5.50 238 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March. Date. From whom purchased. 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. $51.30 Supplies furnished home for orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Articles. Paid. Mar. 13 Gutierrez & Bros 3 maps.. $14.00 1 globe.. 10.00 50 inkstands. 1.25 72 blank forms. 1.00 1 hand bell .30 24 books, geographies. 1.00 24 books, arithmetics 3.60 9 Virginio Porro 12 pairs door hinges 24 door knockers 5 pounds glue 3 enameled basins. 2.40 2.40 .94 5.74 ...do 3.00 For use at Emergency Hospital 4 pounds blue powdered paint $0.40 4 pounds red powdered paint .12 Do. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. 4 pounds yellow powdered paint... .12 1 hand lantern .60 1.24 For use at provincial jail. Do. 6 pounds blue paint. .60 4 pounds whitē zinc. .64 12 pounds red paint .36 1 gallon black varnish 2.00 1 gallon turpentine .70 2 gallons linseed oil 1.40 3 paint brushes 1.05 3 mason's brushes .75 7.50 R. D. Villansana. 2,500 blank forms. For use of encloistered nuns 20.50 Stationery furnished provincial jail. Do. Do. 12 Juan Fals. 100 bedspreads $108.33 200 napkins. 26.67 200 towels 35.00 100 pairs shoes. 104. 16 144 rolls tape 4.00 278. 16 For use of Orphans' Home Do. 9 F. Castanedo 6 dozen eggs. 3.60 17 gallons milk 10. 20 13.80 Food supplied yellow-fever hospital. Disposed of under the direction of T. F. Mendoza, acting assistant sur geon, U. S. Army. Virginio Porro.. 5 pounds blue paint .50 10 pounds white lead. 1.00 4 paint brushes 1.20 2.70 For use at yellow-fever hospital. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 239 14 do 3 padlocks. .75 3 iron rings.. .15 6 pounds prussian blue 2.40 3.30 ..do Do. 10 13 Ynglada Vives & Francoli.. A. L. Salazar & Bro 5 pounds white paint. 1.00 do Do. 40 pounds flour $1.20 5 pounds coffee .76 2 packages candles 20 6 pounds bacon.. 60 9 pounds beans 54 20 pounds potatoes 50 3 pounds salt 05 8 pounds sugar 30 1 can olive oil 60 6 cans tomatoes. .90 12 pounds sand 1.50 10 pounds rice .30 6 pounds vermicelli 60 8.05 .do Do. 80 pounds flour. 2.40 10 pounds coffee. 1.50 4 packages candles .40 12 pounds bacon. 1.20 18 pounds beans.. 1.04 8 pounds onions .28 12 pounds vermicelli 40 pounds potatoes 6 pounds salt 2 gallons olive oil 12 cans tomatoes 25 pounds sand.. 20 pounds rice. 16 pounds sugar 1.20 1.20 · .06 1.20 1.80 3.00 60 .60 16.48 Do. 700 pounds flour. 21.00 60 pounds coffee. 9.15 18 packages candles. 1.80 30 pounds soap 1.50 150 pounds potatoes 3.75 1 string garlic .35 6 cans lard. 3.60 41.15 200 pounds flour. 6.00 15 pounds coffee. 2.29 6 packages candles Provisions supplied St. Joseph's Asy- Disposed of under the direction of lum. Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant sur- geon, U.S. Army. .60 5 cans sand. 3.00 10 pounds soap .50 1 string garlic 35 100 pounds potatoes 2.50 15.24 Provisions supplied encloistered nuns. Do. 900 pounds flour 27.00 50 pounds coffee. 7.63 240 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 10 A. L. Salazar & Bro 8 packages candles $0.80 60 pounds soap. 3.00 375 pounds potatoes 9.38 1 string garlic .35 6 cans lard 3.60 $51.76 Provisions supplied orphans' home 100 pounds flour 3.00 12 pounds coffee. 1.83 5 packages candles .50 5 cans lard. 3.00 10 pounds soap .50 50 pounds potatoes 1.25 10.08 Provisons supplied Sisters of Mary. Do. 144 boxes matches. .75 2 pounds cayenne pepper .20 60 pounds coffee. 9.15 40 pounds soap 2.00 150 pounds potatoes 3.75 • 1 string garlic .35 9 14 Capt. Thos. F. Ryan, assist- ant commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. Volunteers. Ros Bros 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 504 feet lumber 6 iron pots... 12 decorated urinals 2 enameled basins. 2 pounds wire nails 740 rations. 16.20 103.58 Provisions supplied provincial jail.. Rations supplied indigent families... Do. Do. A. L. Salazar & Bro. $17.64 12.00 4.50 2.50 .16 12 pairs hinges.. 2.40 25 pounds white zinc. 4.50 6 pounds blue powder. .90 26.96 For use at St. Joseph's Asylum Do. 900 pounds flour. 27.00 25 pounds starch 1.75 6 cans lard... 3.60 195 pounds beans. 11.34 250 pounds potatoes 7.50 80 pounds soap 4.00 1 string garlic .35 55.54 Provisions supplied orphan's home Do. 700 pounds flour. 21.00 68 pounds coffee. 9.00 18 packages candles. 1.80 Used in repairing St. Joseph's Asylum. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 241 9 pounds starch. 63 30 pounds soap 1.50 55 pounds beans. 3.16 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 1 string garlic .35 6 cans lard 3.60 100 pounds flour. 45.54 Provisions supplied St. Joseph's Asy- lum. Do. 3.00 12 pounds coffee. 1.80 5 packages candles .50 5 cans lård 3.00 3 pounds starch.. 21 10 pounds soap 50 1 string garlic 35 10 pounds beans. .58 50 pounds potatoes 1.50 11.44 200 pounds flour. Provisions supplied Sisters of Mary.. Do. 6.00 15 pounds coffee. 2.25 6 packages candles .60 5 cans lard 3.00 3 pounds starch 21 10 pounds soap 50 1 string garlic 35 12 pounds beans. 69 100 pounds potatoes 3.00 2 pound cayenne pepper 16.60 Provisions supplied encloistered nuns. Do. O .20 14 | Morales & Co 100 pounds sugar 70 pounds beans. 1 string garlic 600 pounds flour.. 60 pounds coffee.. 40 pounds soap 18.00 9.00 2.00 3.75 4.03 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 .35 41.83 1 pound iodide sodium Provisions supplied provincial jail... Do. 4.50 2 pounds sulphate quinine 14.00 6 pounds bicarbonate soda .42 2 ounces muriatic acid .05 1 ounce cromic acid .10 12 rolls surgeons' plasters 5.16 1 kilo iodide potassium. 7.00 1 pound linseed 80 1 pound soda compound. 60 7 pounds sweet almonds 85 1 pound salicilate bismuth. 2.50 2 pounds salol 4.80 1 package pepsin. 2.50 ounce chloral-hydrate quinine.. 40 8 boxes capsules. 10.00 11164-x x- -16 242 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 14 Morales & Co 12 porous plasters.. $0.80 36 medicine droppers. 1.20 2 glass syringes.. .80 4 ounces extract belladona. .35 288 small wooden boxes 1.40 50 packages absorbent cotton 15.00 2 ounces phenacetine 90 1 pound tartaric acid. .50 20 pounds vaseline 5.00 24 camel's hair brushes. .80 15 pounds laclose. 3.75 1 ounce salicilate quinine.. .80 2 pounds subnitrate bismuth. 4.00 1 bottle diuretic wine 80 5 pounds carbolic acid 2.00 1 pound barley .08 2 pounds camphor. 1.20 2 ounces kermes.. 3 rubber nipples. pound benzonaftol 5 ounces bisulphide quinine 1 pound calomel 1 ounce valerianate quinine 1 ounce caffeine .50 1.25 2.25 20 .80 75 • .30 10 pounds mangrove leaves 6.50 5 glass funnels.. 80 2 pounds honey 15 1 bottle lactopeptin 80 2 ounces creosote. .20 1 pound sulphume ether .50 1 ounce duretina 1.20 4 ounces laurel water .10 pound genciana root 05 pound cinnamon. 25 pound glass squares 40 2 pairs smoked spectacles 50 1 ounce tincture iron... 10 1 ounce caffeine .60 1 box capsules. 1.25 2 ounces witch-hazel 20 2 ounces extract ratany 2 ounces sublimate tablets 2 ounces chlorate potash tablets. 10 ounces pimper berries 3990 10 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 243 3 ounces tincture digitalis. 1 ounce squills 2 pounds chlorate potash. 6 trusses • 6 boxes iodoformed gauze. 2 boxes capsules. 100 blank forms. ounce nitrate silver. 2 pounds extract quinine. 10 bottles rubinat water 8 tubes morphine tablets 1 pound tincture, Warborugh's 3 bottles vichy water 4 ounces iodide ammonia 7 boxes capsules 5 pounds boric acid 3 pounds chloroform 10 pounds Glauber's salt. 6 bottles apollinaris water 10 pounds alcohol 2 bottles colchisal 24 small porcelain pots 2 bottles chloride ethyle 1 kilo bromide potash 1 pound iodoform 12 packages white gauze 05 • 02 45 .80 7.50 .20 20 .35 9.00 1.90 1.20 2.00 • .75 1.60 .70 3.60 .45 .84 • 1.40 1.67 .50 1.20 1.60 3.50 .75 21.00 1 pound salicilate soda 1.25 2 hypodermic needles .50 2 pounds absorbent cotton 1.00 1 package white gauze 1.75 1 package iodoformed gauze 1.25 1 pound chloroform 1.80 2 clinical thermometers 1.50 1 jar extract of beef .40 1 rubber cushion 2.50 1 ounce creosote.. 40 1 ounce antikamia 1.40 4 ounces antimony .40 4 ounces extract licorice .20 12 bottles vichy water 1.50 6 rubber nipples.. .90 4 packages white gauze 7.00 4 ounces salicylate lithia.. .80 2 bottles Troussianic wine. 1.60 1 ounce sulphate chloride quinine. 80 4 packages white gauze 7.00 4 tubes morphine tablets.. 60 3 boxes capsules.. .30 3 ounces listerine .20 1 ounce essence of sandalwood.. 40 1 ounce valerianate quinine 2 ounces bisulphate quinine 2988 60 244 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, Articles. 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Castillo, surgeon, in charge, civil hospital. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 14 Morales & Co 1 ounce phenacetin.. $0.45 6 bottles Vichy water 1.50 6 bottles Apollinaris water .84 6 glass syringes. 30 2 jars extract beef. .80 1 can almond oil 1.00 2 hypodermic needles 50 · 2 bottles chloroform 1.80 5 ounces Warburg's tincture 60 pound iodide potassium.. .75 2 ounces bisulphate quinine 88 5 boxes capsules. .50 3 surgeons' plasters. 1.29 demijohn sherry wine. 3.50 1 empty cask .75 1 pound sulphuric ether .50 1 bottle chloride ethyl .60 pound iodide potassium 1.75 1 rhubarb tablet. .50 1 ounce Hound's tongue powder 1 No. 3 syringe.. .40 1.50 $245.38 Supplies furnished civil hospital... 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 48 brooms 16.20 38 lamp chimneys 4. 15 100 pounds Portland cement 2.50 2 corkscrews. .50 1 wooden faucet. .80 52 pounds glue 61 paint brushes - 106 iron plates... 34 assorted locks. 10.40 15.55 14.90 14. 70 4 padlocks.. 6.70 2 boxes pens.. 1.40 6 penholders. .25 3 reams writing paper. 9. 15 113 iron door bolts. 28.05 1 copper door bolt .40 34 pounds wire nails 2.72 76 pounds iron nails. 4.30 4 pounds zinc nails. .50 36 pairs hinges 9.10 1 egg beater .25 7 bottles varnish. 9.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 245 2 washtubs 5.00 2 tons coal.. 22.00 1 meat chopper. 2.50 67 packages blue 14.30 10 packages tacks 1.00 4 packages tack shields 1.25 6 sheets emery paper .30 14 blank books 7.30 1 box metal buttons.. .25 1 clothes hook .05 82 china plates 9.05 18 clips, 18 saucers. 6.75 6 chocolate cups. 3.00 5 washstands, complete 16.25 1 spirit lamp. 1.55 1 lamp.. .45 2 wash basins, complete 6.50 212 knives, 212 forks. 31.50 7 knives, 7 forks, 14 spoons 2.60 25 wire mattresses 70.25 20 pounds finishing nails. 1.60 6 platters 2.70 1 clothes pack 1.25 1 saddle 1.25 1 salt box. .25 4 pounds copper wire 1.60 2 trays. 1.10 12 tumblers.. 1.20 1 wash bowl. .60 1 bottle turpentine .20 20 gallons turpentine.. 18.00 2 rulers. 1.30 12 lead pencils 40 1 inkstand. .45 3 commodes 5.40 21 gallons burnt oil 19.50 6 sheets blotting paper .48 12 sponges. 1.50 17 lamp wicks. .80 2 enameled buckets 2.00 100 envelopes.. .20 3 varas wire netting. 1.05 pound iron clamps.. .15 26 hook bolts. 2.60 23 cans white lead 51.75 7 pounds white lead. 1.26 3 pounds red lead .30 1 dinner pail. 1.70 5 pieces chain 1.50 1 halter. 1.25 24 lamp burners. 1 small lamp 3.00 45 246 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 12 cakes sapolio 12 yards oilcloth 1 enameled pot.. 6 tin spoons 26 door handles 2 pounds wire nails Articles. Paid. $2.00 .16 6.00 .75 .10 10.40 6 nickel rings 1.00 4 pounds tin.. 2.00 1 Yale padlock 1.20 12 large brushes 4.80 12 boxes metal polish 7.20 12 assorted tubes 1.25 3 varas chain.. .30 1 inkstand. .80 432 screwS 90 4 long screws 40 1 pair tinner's shears. 2.50 1 pair compasses. .25 1 ream paper 2.75 12 cans white zinc. 27.00 1 can red paint 1.50 2 bottles turpentine .40 100 pounds cement.. 2.25 1 washstand, complete 3.25 1 lantern 12 rubber-tipped pencils. .80 48 hand plates.. .40 6.00 24 kitchen spoons 4 enameled pitchers. .40 6.80 1 1 rinser.... 1 soup dish 1 cooking dish. 4 soup plates. 1 cruet. 1 washstand 2 jars 1 galvanized bucket. .80 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.40 1.50 3.25 2.50 1 tin basin. 50 1 tray. 90 6 plates. 75 3 plain pitchers 45 6 kitchen spoons .10 12 drinking glasses. 1.25 2 cat's hair brushes. .40 39 varas oilcloth. 20.80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 247 1 Yale padlock 1.50 12 tin spoons .40 2 basins 2.50 2 complete machetes. 2.50 1 complete hose .85 2 empty cans 10.50 2 kitchen knives 1.00 1 sheet zinc. 1.30 1 wrench 50 1 oil stove .80 12 small brushes. 3.50 1 pound cord 1.00 3 pairs hinges 90 1 molding. .70 3 chisels 9.60 2 files.. 70 11 pounds iron wire. .55 1 large knife 4.00 200 tin spoons 13.34 60 jars. 8.00 4 water coolers 16.00 1 small bell. 1 basin 20 soup tureens. .25 3.00 14.00 10 large plates. 15.00 10 ladles. 2.00 30 drinking cups 3.00 1 blank book 2.75 4 bottles gilt paint. 1.60 15 gas tips .38 40 panes glass 11.55 1 iron bench screw 14.00 1 ream blue paper. 2.50 6 penholders. 25 6 pencils. 25 8 chairs. 5.50 2 screws .20 287 feet pipe 71.75 4 T's... .40 2 unions 60 2 elbows 30 4 reducers .80 3 water cocks. 4.00 4 pounds soft wire .40 2 inkstands 2.40 4 pounds brick dust .32 8 hand wheelbarrows. 9.75 1 large wheelbarrow 4.50 8 tumblers. .80 1 gallon machine oil .90 1 bottle ink. 1.10 1 rash. .25 248 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 3 metal cocks. 3 elbows Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. $3.75 .25 $871.21 Supplies furnished civil hospital. 13 Elwell Mercantile Co 145 feet lumber 4.76 Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Costillo, surgeon in charge, civil hospital. For use of Home for Orphans of Disposed of under the direction of Cuban Patriots. Rafael Palacio, auditing secretary. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 garden hose 1 rake $0.80 80 1 sickle .30 1 hammer 1.00 1 complete ax 1.25 1 monkey-wrench 1.00 50 pounds wire nails. 4.00 77 yards white oilcloth 34.65 1 letterpress 6.00 1 watering can 2.50 1 bowl. .15 1 milk pitcher. 85 1 coffeepot. 1 pound glue 1 sugar bowl. 1 water cooler .40 .18 30 5.00 1 stone filter. 2.50 1 pair clippers. 5.00 6 Cuban brooms .30 1 carving knife, 1 carving fork 1.25 5 scrub brushes. 1.75 6 feather dusters.. 3.00 12 flatirons 4.50 200 yards galvanized wire 2.08 200 clothespins 1.65 12 packages blue 1.20 1 quart copying ink 1.25 12 sheets oiled paper 12 packages tacks 12 door bolts. 6 door locks 1.20 1.20 3.00 2.40 2 desk lamps 3.60 6 lanterns 10.80 1 handsaw. 1.50 12 fire buckets. 6.00 1 pickax... 1.00 1 garden hoe .80 3 washtubs 3.00 3 small tubs 2.70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 249 pair shears.. 1.00 3 pairs scissors. 1.35 12 papers pins .40 1 box rubber bands 1.25 1 sprinkler 1.50 6 single hinges 1.56 1 pane glass .25 2 files 40 6 sheets sandpaper .08 6 hanging lamps 18.00 6 push brooms. 4.50 1 spirit lamp.... .25 1 milk can .70 1 funnel .15 1 scoop 50 1 ladle. 20 1 can opener .25 6 galvanized buckets. 3.00 1 quart turpentine .25 1 quart varnish. 50 1 varnish brush 1 corkscrew · 20 25 12 window latches. 1.20 1 Rochester lamp.. 3.25 4 letter files.. 2.00 1 quart mucilage. 1.50 12 paper clips 2.40 1 water jar 1.50 1 mortar, complete .90 1 clock 1.50 3 bowls, 3 pitchers. 3.60 3 slop buckets 1.50 12 cuspidors. 6.00 12 penholders .40 3 slates 3.30 2 boxes slate pencils .60 144 penholders 1.50 144 pencils.. 1.60 1 box pens. .70 12 chairs.. 11.50 3 washtubs 6.00 2 zinc buckets 1.00 24 slates 2.20 150 bath tiles 11.25 1 saw .50 3 files. 1.00 4 skeins cord .60 2 valves 1.00 1 small clock 1.50 1 rim lock .50 2 pairs hinges 3 desk locks, complete. 30 200 75 250 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 4 small knobs.. $0.20 1 small catch .05 $229.20 A. L. Salazar & Bro 175 pounds beans. 10. 13 For use of Home for Orphans of Disposed of under the direction of Cuban Patriots. Rafael Palacio, auditing secretary. 198 pounds potatoes 5.94 1 string garlic .35 1,100 pounds flour 33.00 80 pounds coffee. 12.00 50 pounds lard.. 6.00 10 packages candles • 1.00 60 pounds soap 3.00 10 pounds starch 70 1 can olive oil 2.25 40 pounds rice 1.06 40 pounds sugar 1.50 1 case condensed milk 4.40 144 boxes matches. .75 82.08 do 40 pounds salt .36 Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. 1 can olive oil 2.25 120 pounds potatoes 3.60 14 Virginio Porro. 2 pounds Putz's pomade. 6.21 1.20 ..do For use in administration building 1 chain bolt .30 3 single hinges $0.15 For use in judge-advocate's office Do. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. James G. Harbord, Tenth U.S. Cavalry. 2 pounds wire nails .16 4 pounds cut nails.. .20 1 hash, complete .25 1 lock .25 1 pair hinges 2 sponges 1 hasp hinge 1 padlock. 25 1 horse broom .35 2 pounds castile soap B. Filgueira 1 Duplex washer 1.50 1 strip Strauss plate 2.40 864 Aristo plates... 27.00 2 Duplex racks .50 1 adjustment 1.00 I safety box 5.82 2348030298888 15 25 2.61 For use in the palace stables Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 251 13 Tomas de Arredondo.. 6 negatives, 2 dusters, 3 frames 1.13 1 box .75 2 rubber stamps Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 ledger book 1.00 3.50 40. 10 Supplies furnished government pho- tographer. For use in office of disbursing officer.. .do 6 lantern globes $1.90 24 lamp wicks .20 60 horse brushes. 11.25 60 curry combs 11.25 10 pounds wire nails .80 7 sponges .75 gallon varnish 1.25 1 flat brush. 20 12 lead pencils. .40 4 packages tacks. .40 6 wooden faucets. .90 12 machetes. 9.50 3 bridle bits 3.75 1 gallon cocoa oil. .55 Do. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Albert E. Saxton. Do. 43.10 Supplies furnished sanitary depart. Disposed of under the direction of ment. For use at Palma Soriano 8.80 For use on boiler of Morro Castle Used by the street department. Used by the street department; used in gutter. George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Used in repairing Santiago wharf.... Disposed of under the direction of 1.00 Used by department of public roads First Lieut. Robert S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Mathew E. Hanna, Second U.S. Cavalry. 10 E. Aragon 3 firing tools. 7.80 3 firing tools. 1 nipple, 2 by 10 inches. $7.80 1.00 1 nipple, 2 by 18 inches. 1.30 1 iron plate. 9.10 10.40 48 fish plates.. 2 iron bars.. 18.90 3.50 22.40 10 A. S. Salazar & Bro. 100 pounds rock salt. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 175 pounds wire nails $14.00 1 bottle alcohol. 6 bundles cord .40 1.20 30 feet bar steel 1 hammer 24 lanterns 24.00 5.94 17.40 144 wicks .60 · 28 pounds rope 5.60 1 package brass screws. .45 1 pair handles .60 252 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 6 brass rings $0.30 100 pounds waste. 12.00 50 pounds axle grease 5.00 1 chisel 1.00 50 feet hose. 20.00 12 currycombs 2.50 10 pounds horsehair 1.00 1 door lock 2.25 1 tapeline 2.00 36 memorandum books. 3.00 8 yards canvas.. 6.00 1 horse brush. 2.25 20 sheets galvanized iron. 6.00 4 pounds screws 40 18 pounds round iron. 72 3 saddle blankets. 5.50 1 bridle bit 1.00 1 galvanized bucket. .60 1 pound chalk. 05 6 balls twine. 90 1 skein cord .20 24 ax handles. 5.00 100 pick handles. 20.83 100 pounds cut nails. 5.00 100 pounds wire nails 8.00 12 pairs buckets 2.40 16 pairs hinges.. 2.88 2 packages screws. 1.20 64 sheets galvanized iron 19.20 12 large pencils.. .25 2 gallon measures 1.00 1 tapeline 2.50 100 pounds cut nails. 5.00 100 pounds wire nails 8.00 12 pairs ball hinges.. 2.40 16 pairs T hinges 5.28 2 packages screws.. 1.20 2 packages fasteners. .50 24 galvanized buckets. 12.00 1 pair T hinges .12 1 bolt .25 1 can Putz pomade .60 6 gauze glasses .50 480 feet roofing 90 bolts 24.00 3.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 253 150 washers. .40 6 pieces cord.. 1.20 1 monkey wrench .70 1 clock. 10.00 1 lamp wick .05 2 chimneys .60 10 harness buttons. 1.00 1 package tacks .10 2 pairs hinges 1 bottle mucilage. 50 1 padlock. 1 hasp, complete. 1 pound glue 6 sheets emery paper 75 pounds steel 6 feet leather belting. 50 pounds axle grease 180 pounds axle grease 28 pounds bar steel.. 4 pounds salt 40 bolts 24 pencils. 12 penholders 26 skeins cord 2 pieces leather. 9 iron bars.. 3 door locks .10 .25 25 25 20 12.00 • 1.20 5.00 14.40 4.48 .40 1.50 .80 .40 5.20 13.00 10.48 7.50 50 bundles cord 10.00 252 feet galvanized iron 12.60 10 yards canvas.. 7.50 10 pounds hair 1.00 10 pounds horseshoe nails. 1.70 13 feet belting. · 3. 25 1 sponge.. 1.80 24 skeins twine. 4.80 100 pounds salt 1.00 2 pounds packing 1.60 15 lanterns 15.00 20 pounds sheet rubber. 10.00 1 sledge hammer. 1.44 1 lamp... 2.50 5 gallons harness oil. 5.00 24 galvanized buckets. 12.00 1 hammer 1.00 12 lanterns 15.00 24 lantern globes . 8.40 12 lamp wicks .10 15 wheelbarrows 48.75 6 zinc buckets. 3.00 6 office files. .60 20 pounds nails. 1.00 1 roll copper wire .80 3541 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Paid. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 20 pounds wire $1.80 2 pounds bluestone. .40 2 trowels 2.00 2 bundles twine .40 1 dustbrush .40 12 lantern globes. 4.20 1 ball twine .20 6 feet galvanized-iron roofing .30 3 pounds copper. 1.20 1 soap dish .40 1 bottle salts 30 2 bottles red ink. .60 220 pounds wire nails. 17.00 144 pencils. 4.75 12 memorandum books. 1.00 12 galvanized buckets 6.00 2 pounds screws.. 1.00 2 packages tacks .20 85 pounds flat iron 3.40 75 pounds sheet iron. 4. 12 10 pounds white lead. .60 1 leather belt. 1.05 1 tape line. 1.50 24 lamp wicks .20 1 pair tinner's shears 2.50 2 stable forks. 1.60 100 sledge handles. 25.00 pair brass hinges.. .25 1 yard sheet rubber 6.00 6 pounds black paint. 1.20 5 gallons turpentine. 3.50 5 pounds washing soda. .60 1 ball wick .05 25 pounds horseshoe nails 4.25 50 feet hose. 22.50 1 package tacks .10 75 pounds sheet iron 4. 13 1 box pens. .70 95 pounds rope 19.00 5 gallons turpentine.. 3.50 2 feet glass tubing 1 nozzle 1 brass union .50 1.25 .50 Disposition and use. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 255 1 zinc bucket. .50 24 sledge handles. 6.00 $692.92 22 Ros Brothers 40 feet lumber Apr. 3 Parmellas & Co 14 varas black cloth Mar. 12 Jose Fabre. 1 double desk 13 Tomas de Arredondo. 1 rubber stamp 16 Jose G. Castellanos. 50 pounds fresh beef. 13 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 400 square feet galvanized - iron roofing $20.00 100 pounds wire nails. 8.00 28.00 Used on barracks at El Caney 1.44 .37 10.00 .75 Used by department of public roads.. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Mathew E. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry. Used in building fence, engineer Disposed of under the direction of storehouse. Used by department of public works First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry. Used in office of the sanitary depart- | Disposed of under the direction of ment. Used in office of military headquar- ters. George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. James G. Harbord, Tenth U. S. Cavalry. 7.50 Supplies furnished yellow-fever hos- Disposed of under the direction of pital. T. F. Mendoza, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. Army. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. E. J. Williams, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 1 letter book. 1.50 6 penholders. .20 12 indelible pencils 1.00 1 paper knife. 1.50 1 quart ink 1.10 2 bottles red ink 50 1 feather duster 50 1 pair shears. 1.00 15 7.30 Stationery supplied office of civil de- Disposed of under the direction of partment. A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. 20 gallons engineer oil 12.00 10 gallons cylinder oil.. 6.00 5 gallons cocoa oil 2.75 5 gallons mineral oil 1.75 5 gallons linseed oil 3.50 2 gallons turpentine. 1.40 1 gallon varnish. 1.60 5 pounds packing 70 12 sheets emery paper. 40 1 lantern .90 12 sheets sandpaper .10 20 pounds red lead 1.60 25 pounds white lead. 2.25 2 pounds vermilion paint .50 256 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Supplies furnished steamship Ba- Disposed of under the direction of racoa. .50 For use in provincial jail. J.Y. Mason Blunt, captain and assist- ant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 15 | Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 pounds marline paint $0.50 20 pounds soap 1.20 20 pounds soda 2.00 5 bath bricks 2 brooms. .50 80 $40.45 13 Tomas de Arredondo.. 1 stamp pad Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 24 shoe brushes. $4.00 10 pounds wire nails .80 25 door locks 18.75 36 door bolts. 10.80 15 pounds assorted nails. .75 12 boxes screws. 7.20 1 meat baker 2.50 2 commodes 3.60 1 stepladder 5.50 1 wheelbarrow 3.25 2 cans mahogany stain 1.60 pound glue .10 2 lamp stoves.. 1.54 1 set scales.. 25.00 1 letter book. 1.00 1 grindstone .90 1 grindstone handle .75 1 plumb level.. 2.00 1 masons' saw .75 1 carpenters' vise. 80 24 hinges 3.00 24 boxes blacking .60 100 rolls toilet paper. 10.00 2 fixtures .60 2 barrels cement 9.80 50 enameled cups 5.21 6 lanterns 11.10 12 lamp burners 1.75 10 pounds wire nails .80 2 coffeepots 3.00 5 ladles. .50 2 spoons .20 12 brooms. 4.50 142.65 Supplies furnished home for orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 257 11164—x x—17 2 axes 3.00 Used at Morro Castle Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert S. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 2.10 Supplies furnished emergency hos- Disposed of under the direction of pital. Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. gallon lubricating oil. .40 .do 5 hoes 1.50 do 13 hoe handles 5.20 do 1 monkey wrench 1.50 .do 1 oil can 1 can cocoa oil. 50 .20 .do .do 12.30 6 brooms 72 chairs.. $69.00 2 clocks 14.00 83.00 Supplies furnished orphans' home.. Do. 7 pounds green paint. 1.05 7 pounds white zinc 1.26 1 gallon turpentine.. .70 1 gallon linseed oil 70 1 paint brush .30 55-pounds white zinc 9.00 4 gallons linseed oil 2.80 1 bottle alcohol .30 1 pound chrome yellow .30 16.41 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary Do. 1 feather duster .50 2 sheets blotting paper .05 1 quart turpentine. .20 - 6 lamp chimneys 2.10 1 skein cord .50 2 desk locks... .60 12 street brooms 9.00 10 pounds blue paint 1.50 2 Rochester chimneys. .50 2 reams paper 5.50 · 6 pencils. .20 1 pair shears. 1.25 12 lamp wicks 80 12 lantern chimneys. 1.50 2 kegs nails. 24.20 15.00 Supplies furnished provincial jail... Used in repairing barracks, El Caney. 6 sheets emery paper. $0.23 2 chamois skins 3.00 1 door lock 2.50 10 feet iron pipe. $4.50 3.23 Used in the palace stables. For use in judge-advocate's office. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. T. J. Fealy, Fifth United States Infantry. Dis posed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Do. 258 PERSONAL PROPERTY, [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.1 Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 13 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 1 tee. $0.10 2 elbows. .20 2 plugs .18 1 metal tape measure 2.00 1 brass faucet. 1.50 2 nipples .20 1 reducer. .10 1 sponge... .15 2 brooms .70 6 pounds cut nails 30 6 pairs hinges .60 6 locks 1.80 12 pounds white zinc. 2.25 14 gallons turpentine 1.05 12 hat hooks 1.80 1 feather duster .50 $17.93 For use in palace building Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. 2 reams paper 5.50 6 pencils.. 20 4 bottles mucilage. .40 500 envelopes. 1.25 2 boxes fasteners 60 • 1 box pens... .70 1 quart ink 1.10 1 paper basket. .80 6 sheets blotting paper .30 1 call bell.. 1.25 1 ruler .35 12.45 2 reams paper Stationery supplied general office, Disposed of under the direction of J. Vallant, chief of rural guard. rural guard. 5.50 6 pencils... .20 1 paper basket. 80 1 bottle mucilage .10 500 envelopes. 1.25 1 inkstand. 1.25 6 sheets blotting paper .30 9.40 Stationery supplied district office, rural guard. Do. 12 lamp wicks .80 Used in Mercedes Barracks, rural guard. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 259 Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. James G. Harbord, Tenth U.S. Cavalry. ledger book. 1 daybook $3.50 3.50 7.00 For use in engineer's office. 1 monkey wrench 1.80 5 pounds hemp packing. 2.00 1 water glass .20 4.00 For use on Morro Castle water system. Do. 169 pounds iron bars. 6.76 1 bottle cocoa oil .15 6.91 Used in repairing streets Do. 18 sheets blotting paper 1.26 2 glass tubes.. 1.00 1 set stencils. 1.25 12 pounds wood screws. 1.20 1 inkstand. 1.25 12 bottles mucilage. 1.20 72 pencils. 2.38 ream paper 2.00 12 rolls toilet paper. 1.20 1 toilet fixture. .20 1 ledger book. 3.00 6 tumblers. .60 6 T's 6.00 6 elbows. 6 reducers 4.80 4.50 200 feet pipe.. 20.00 12 penholders .40 6 drawer locks. 2.10 6 padlocks... 2.40 1 drip stone 2.25 1 jar. 1.25 1 roll wrapping paper 3.20 24 hammers 25.20 36 hammer handles 5.25 6 galvanized buckets. 2.20 2 axes 2.00 540 pounds bar steel. 70.20 6 machetes 6.25 1 empty cask 4.00 1 dustpan, 1 dustbrush 1.25 179.79 12 Luis Lamarque. 1 camera, complete 70.00 Supplies furnished city water system. For use of government photographer. 13 Elijia Ros & Co. 366 pounds rice. $9.15 4 boxes vermicelli. 5.80 260 pounds brown sugar. 9.35 90 pounds onions. 3.10 7 cases condensed milk 31.50 286 pounds beans. 15.73 260 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. $98.20 Supplies furnished Home for Orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban Patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 13 Elijia Ros & Co. 70 pounds salt $0.62 5 cases tomatoes. 10 cans lard 2 cans olive oil 20 pounds starch 11.25 6.00 4.50 1.20 2 cans tomatoes 4.50 60 pounds salt .54 100 pounds bacon 8.00 4 cases condensed milk 18.00 4 boxes vermicelli 5.80 72 pounds peas 4.32 200 pounds rice 5.00 60 pounds onions. 2.10 150 pounds brown sugar. 5. 44 2 cans olive oil 4.50 55 pounds red beans. 3.02 9 pounds starch .51 61.76 Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Asy- Disposed of under the direction of lum. Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. 30 cans tomatoes. · 10 pounds salt 40 pounds bacon.. 20 pounds beans.. 2.80 .08 3. 20 1.10 25 pounds onions .80 2 cans olive oil 4.50 50 pounds brown sugar 1.82 2 boxes vermicelli. 2.90 40 pounds rice. 1.00 2 cases condensed milk 9.00 3 pounds starch .18 10 pounds beans .55 40 cans tomatoes. 27.93 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary. Do. . 3.74 16 pounds salt 40 pounds bacon. 24 pounds beans. .14 3.20 1.32 7 pounds onions .49 2 cans olive oil 4.50 2 cases condensed milk 9.00 50 pounds brown sugar. 1.82 40 pounds rice. 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 2611 3 pounds starch .18 12 pounds beans .66 26.05 Supplies furnished encloistered nuns. Do. 25 pounds starch. 1.50 100 pounds beans 5.50 80 pounds onions 2.80 35 pounds peas. 2.10 100 pounds bacon. 8.00 80 pounds salt 72 200 pounds brown sugar. 7.25 5 cases tomatoes 11.25 4 cases condensed milk. 18.00 3 boxes vermicelli. 4.40 2 cans olive oil 4.50 300 pounds rice. 7.50 100 pounds salt pork. 8.00 81.52 Supplies furnished orphans' home. Do. 200 pounds beans. 11.55 40 pounds salt .36 6 cases tomatoes. 200 pounds bacon. 128 pounds codfish. 400 pounds rice. 13.50 16.00 7.04 10.00 2 boxes vermicelli. 2.90 80 pounds onions 2.80 100 pounds brown sugar. 3.50 67.65 700 pounds ice. 5,600 pounds ice 700 pounds ice. 1,400 pounds ice 1,900 pounds ice 4,500 pounds ice 1,400 pounds icė 2 gallons linseed oil ton coal. $1.40 5.50 3 pounds ocher .09 • 41 iron sleeves... 15.04 764 pounds iron pipe. 25.84 6 T's. 5.55 2 corn brooms 70 100 pounds round iron. 4.00 1 reducing elbow 10 1 reducer .25 [] 2 elbows. 71 Supplies furnished provincial jail………. Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Asy- lum. 3.50 28.00 Supplies furnished orphans' home 3.50 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary 7.00 Supplies furnished encloistered nuns. 9.75 Supplies furnished palace building. 22.50 Supplies furnished arsenal building. Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Do. Disposed of under the direction o, First Lieut. Robert L. Hamiltonf Fifth U.S. Infantry. 7.00 Supplies furnished home for orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Do. 14 Capt. Thos. F. Ryan, assist- ant commissary subsist- ence, U. S. Volunteers. 13 Virginio Porro 262 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] $62. 28 Supplies furnished city water system. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 13 Virginio Parro 2 faucets. $2.00 1 cross. 1.10 12 New York Powder Co 10 kegs mining powder.. 27.50 5 cases dynamite 55.00 500 feet fuse... 3.00 500 blasting caps 4.25 89.75 Used in constructing new road to DQ. Morro. Ewell Mercantile Co. Ros Bros. Virginio Porro Gallego, Messa & Co. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 272 feet lumber. 1,843 feet lumber 12 stop cocks.... 2 4-inch elbows. 9.53 Used in repairing city streets. Do. 64.51 .do Do. $7.50 6. 04 13.54 .do Do. 3,000 bricks. 60.00 do Do. 50 pounds white lead. $12.50 137 reducers. 13. 18 6 bolts. 1.05 2 gallons cylinder oil. 1.60 2 unions .70 1 plug .10 10 gallons mineral oil 4.00 1 ring .05 12 cocks 8.25 10 pounds nails. .50 3 taps.. .18 1 valve .80 367 pounds iron 12.85 576 screws 2.00 9 pounds bar steel. 1.44 34 feet leather. 19.80 1 leather thong .15 • 72 screws .25 3 pounds wire .21 24 pounds cord 1.44 1 valve 40 1 pound tacks .08 81.53 do Do. E. Aragon. 81 pounds iron. 3.24 1 calking iron .90 4.14 do Do. Sabanillo & Morato R. R. Co. 1 iron elbow 1.56 ..do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 263 Barber Asphalt Paving Co.. 134 barrels cement. $435.50 54 cubic yards sand. 121.50 141.10 cubic yards stone. 248.50 25 gallons asphalt paint. 37.50 700 pounds coal 2.45 325 feet lumber. 10.40 300 sticks wood. 3.00 600 brick. 12.00 Water pipe, sewer pipe, curbing 13 H. Hellinger. 50 blankets 25 pairs shoes. $20.83 29.17 14 Gallego, Mess & Co. 10 tons coal. Apr. 6 Bme. Mestre. 1 ink stand $1.25 6 rubber erasers .45 1.70 Mar. 12 Luis M. Garzon 8 sacks coal 7.20 600 sticks wood 5.40 .do 870.85 Used in connection with sewers, water pipes, and curbs. 608.55 .do 50.00 Supplies furnished Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots. 70.00 Used in connection with water sup- ply, Morro Castle. Do. Quantity purchased not specified; labor included in amount of bill; ar- ticles not more definitely described. Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Stationery supplied department of Disposed of under the direction of streets and roads. Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry. Supplies furnished Home for Orphans | Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban Patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Do. 12.60 3 sacks coal. 2.70 300 sticks wood 2.70 5.40 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary 4 sacks coal. 3.60 600 sticks wood 5.40 9,00 Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Asy- lum. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Do. 6 sacks coal. 3 sacks coal. 16 J. G. Castellanos 315 pounds fresh beef. 140 pounds fresh beef. 5.40 Supplies furnished orphans' home 2.70 Supplies furnished incloistered nuns. 47.25 Supplies furnished orphans' home 21.00 Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Asy- lum. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 22 Ros Brothers 16 J. G. Castellanos 29 2 22 Ros Brothers 35 pounds fresh beef. .do 80 pounds fresh beef. 480 feet lumber 623 pounds fresh beef. 10 barrels cement. 120 feet lumber.. 5.25 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary 5.25 Supplies furnished incloistered nuns. Supplies furnished provincial jail……. Used in repairing St. Joseph's Asylum. Supplies furnished Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots. 12.00 16.88 93.45 53.70 Used by department of streets and roads. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U.S. Cavalry. $52.50 1.20 264 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 22 Ros Brothers 290 feet lumber $10.75 | 24 Haughton, Mifflin & Juan Fals. 100 primer books 32.00 For use of schools, Santiago de Cuba.. Used in repairing palace building.... Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Do. 13 .do 132 stockings $12.10 50 quilts 45.00 57.10 Supplies furnished home for orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Apr. 5 A. L. Salazar 800 pounds flour 24.00 116 pounds coffee. 18.01 450 pounds potatoes 11.25 75 pounds soap 3.75 4 pounds cayenne pepper .45 27 packages candles 2.70 55 pounds lard 6.60 3 strings garlic 1.05 67.81 ....do Mar. 17 E. Aragon Pipe 1 union 4 elbows 2 nipples 1 bushing. 1 water cock Apr. 11 Brauet & Co 480 sheets emery paper. 20 gallons cocoa oil. $12.00 12.80 Mar. 16 J. M. Pallardo. 150 counterpanes.. 13 Luis O. Gomez 240 dry plates. 15 Serapio Reys 5 paniers sand. 14 Ricardo Valiente. 2 galvanized-iron smokestacks 15 Serapio Reys 20 barrels lime 35 barrels lime 16 paniers sand. Used in connection with medical- supply department. 14.70 {Us Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of Maj. Frederick J. Combs, surgeon, U. S. Volunteers; labor included in amount of bill. 24.80 Used in cleaning Cuban guns 90.00 60.00 Supplies furnished home for orphans of Cuban patriots. Supplies furnished government pho- tographer. 3.00 Used in repairing palace building. 17.00 Used at Morro Castle. 12.00 Used in repairing Morro Castle $17.50 9.60 27.10 Pearce, Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Thomas A. Fifth U. S. Infantry. Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. James G. Harbord, Tenth U. S. Cavalry. Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. James E. Normoyle, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. Used in reparing home for orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 265 13 ..do 2 barrels lime pital. Elwell Mercantile Co. 164 feet lumber. 30 American Aristotype 1,152 dry plates, 5 by 7. 6 bottles solution platinum. $9.40 3.00 13 Elwell Mercantile Co. 1,181 feet lumber. 40. 14 224 galvanized roofing. 13.44 53.58 Apr. 6 Pedro Bellan 4 greased hides 32.00 4 pieces white leather 4.00 Mar. 13 Elwell Mercantile Co. 10,878 feet lumber 36.00 352.81 Apr. 6 Pedro Bellan 1 side leather. 3 saddle blankets. 8.00 6.00 Used by sanitary department Mar. 16 Elwell Mercantile Co. | 1.20 Used in repairing yellow-fever hos- Disposed of under the direction of 5.24 Used in repairing Santiago docks 12.40 Photographic supplies furnished en- gineer's office. Bat. Smith, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. Material supplied department of Disposed of under the direction of streets and roads. Harness supplies furnished depart- ment of streets and roads. Used in erecting barracks, Morro Castle. Material furnished rural guard Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna, Second U.S. Cavalry. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. James E. Normoyle, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Disposed of under the direction of J. Vaillant, chief of rural guard. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. 168 feet lumber.. 2 saddles. $5.37 15.00 20.37 ...do 522 feet lumber. 16.70 .do Do. Do. Apr. 6 Pedro Bellan 40 harness screws. $4.15 320 harness buckles 8.00 6 green hides. 90.00 1 pound harness wax. .30 1 package harness thread 1.25 103.70 Mar. 16 Elwell Mercantile Co. 68 feet lumber 2.17 15 | G. V. Wright 1,000 bricks 500 roofing tiles. $27.00 17.50 21 Montane & Co 100 pair shoes 44.50 Harness supplies furnished rural guard. Used in repairing convent of in- cloistered nuns. Used in repairing home for orphans of Cuban patriots. 13.17 Supplies furnished home for orphans of Cuban patriots. Disposed of under the direction of J. Vaillant, chief of rural guard. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Do. 23 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli.] 60 feet pipe.. $4.20 2 faucets. 2.20 14 elbows .84 20 sheets roofing. • 6.00 1 pound copper. .40 266 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 21 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 2 pounds solder. $0.85 4 gutter hooks. 1.60 6 feet rubber hose 1.20 11 pounds cut nails. .53 14 yards canvas. 10.88 144 boxes matches. .70 1 skein cord .30 8 barrels cement. 39.20 4 door bolts. 1.00 2 door locks .80 13 pounds white zinc. 2.34 30 pounds sheet zinc 3.60 $76.64 Used in repairing convent of enclois- tered nuns and St Joseph's Asylum. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. Llovet Bros. 1 spade .60 1 pick 1.25 2 brooms .60 1 key .10 1 gridiron 20 1 small furnace. 96 3 priming buckets. 3.00 1 saw 1.00 4 tin plates .20 2 corn brooms .60 4 coffee pots 5.00 1 bobbin. .05 26 pounds paint 5.20 1 scraping knife .70 2 pounds hemp. .60 2 brushes 1.20 21.26 Supplies furnished Home for Orphans Disposed of under the direction of Dr. of Cuban Patriots. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. 16 J. M. Pallardo 25 blankets 22.50 50 pillowcases 9.59 20 nightshirts.. 15.00 47.09 Supplies furnished emergency hos- Disposed of under the direction of pital. Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. Army. 15 Serapio Reyes. 2 panniers sand 1.20 Supplies furnished provincial jail…. Do. 2 barrels lime. $1.00 8 panniers sand 4.80 5.80 Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Asy- lum. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 267 15 sacks lime 6 panniers sand 4 barrels lime 2.25 3.60 5.85 Supplies furnished encloistered nuns. 1.70 Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary. Do. Do. 2 barrels lime 2 panniers sand $1.00 1.20 2.20 17 19 R. Del Rio & Co Swift & Co... 2 Singer sewing machines. 52.00 Supplies furnished encloistered nuns. For use in orphans' home.... Do. Do. 255 pounds fresh beef... 28.05 Supplies furnished girls' orphan asy- lum. Do. E. C. Welsh, agent 420 pounds fresh beef. 46. 20 Supplies furnished boys' orphan asy- lum. Do. 16 F. Castanedo. 25 pounds fresh beef. 145 pounds fresh beef. 26 pounds fresh beef.. 46 pounds fresh beef.. 24 eggs 2.75 15.95 2.86 5.06 Supplies furnished encloistered nuns. Supplies furnished St. Joseph's Home. Supplies furnished Sisters of Mary Supplies furnished provincial jail. Do. Do. Do. Do. 10 gallons milk. $2.40 6.00 24 N. Sommel 7 rubber stamps 19 Joseph M. Pena, acting as- sistant surgeon, U. S. A. 16 15 Jouanneau Bros Elwell Mercantile Co G. V. Wright Jas. R. Floyd's Sons John Simmons & Co. 1 "McClellan" saddle. 1 pair horse clippers.. 1 chestnut-sorrel horse 1,000 soft bricks 2 4-inch Ts, 2 4-inch couplings, 2 4-inch bends. 8.40 Supplies furnished yellow-fever hos- Disposed of under the direction of pital. 1.80 For use of medical supply depot 11.00 Used in sanitary department. 2.50 135.00 27.00 .do ..do T. F. Mendoza, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. Army. Disposed of under the direction of Maj. Frederick J. Combe, surgeon, U. S. Volunteers. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Do. Do. Material supplied city water system.. Disposed of under the direction of 17.89 Materials supplied for sewer, water, and curb systems. First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. 2,224 pounds 3-inch galvanized-iron pipe $151. 22 200-inch couplings, 80 4-inch el- bows, 80 7-inch Ts 12.71 80 4-inch stoppers 44.00 200 4-inch couplings. 7.80 200 by 1-inch reducers 5.79 224.52 do Do. A. N. Pierson & Co 1,000 feet agricultural tile 32.50 1,000 feet 4-inch sewer pipe, 407-inch Ys, 12 6-inch stoppers.. 80.48 112.98 .do Do. 1,000 feet 8-inch sewer pipe, 40 -inch Ys, 172.89 .do Do. 150 4-inch bends, 50 4-inch stoppers, 12 8-inch stoppers. Warren Foundry Co. 24,010 feet 4-inch pipe 351.15 do Do. 268 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 15 Barber Asphalt Paving Co.. Sewer pipe, water pipe, curbing $571.95 $3.75 .23 .20 .15 • 4.80 1.00 6.00 1.25 17.28 4.80 2.52 53. 12 66.95 4.80 .75 5.50 1.10 1.25 3.50 7.50 .54 • .50 .08 .45 95.75 6.00 22.08 22 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 3 daybooks 6 sheets emery paper 2 pounds red lead 1 -inch union. 24 bundles cord. 12 small pads 6 trowels 1 masons' square 12 sledge hammers 24 packages twine.. 2 hammers 332 pounds bar steel. 13 barrels cement 96 feet galvanized iron 15 pounds 4-inch nails. 2 tape measures.. 1 quart ink 1 double inkstand 1 pair horse clippers. 6 2-pound hammers 1 3-pound hammer bottle white varnish. 1 pound wire nails.. 12 sheets emery cloth. 383 feet 2-inch pipe.. 3 daybooks 138 pounds steel 12 lantern globes · 1 pound glue 6 pounds soda 4.20 .20 60 Disposition and use. Materials supplied for sewer, water, Disposed of under the direction of and curb systems. First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry; quantity pur- chased not specified; labor included in amount of bill; items not more definitely described. 4 single hinges 1 bolt. 3 rum casks. 60 25 13.50 1 pound tacks 1 pound wax .10 .25 8 wooden wheelbarrows. 4 T hinges.. 26.00 1 pound shellac. 1.00 1 .60 27 pounds flat iron 1.08 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 269 50 pounds 5-inch wire nails 4.00 2 kegs wire nails 16.00 1 carpenters' rule. .40 1 cot cover 1.00 4 pairs stirrups 2.00 24 buckles 1 length leather 4 yards webbing. .40 5.00 1.20 6 pounds hair .60 12 steel crowbars 104.00 12 steel wedges. 4.80 12 galvanized buckets. 6.00 1 coarse sieve. .75 1 package tacks .10 1 pair hinges .25 12 masons' hammers 12.00 1 pound brass rivets. .50 1 can metal polish.. .60 1 funnel .15 2 locks. .50 25 pounds horseshoe nails 4.25 100 pounds waste 12.00 100 sledge handles.. 22.92 10 pounds screws.. 1.00 27 pounds bar iron 1.08 6 sheets sandpaper 25 pounds bar steel. 3-inch screws 100 pick handles. 1 pounds screws gallon varnish. 2 paint brushes 3 butt hinges 6 pounds washing soda. .08 8.80 ..10 25.00 .15 1.25 .50 .36 .60 405 pounds assorted iron 16.20 · 2 pounds screws .20 42 pounds assorted nuts 3.78 28 pounds flat iron 1.12 2 triangular files. 1.00 2 pounds assorted packing 1.40 1 box metal polish .60 36 pads 3.00 12 pencils.. 40 10 penholders .40 2 boxes fasteners 50 2 locks.. 50 12 sheets blotting paper .60 195 pounds axle grease 15.60 1 box rubber bands. 1.25 4 pounds asbestos packing 2.80 1 bottle mucilage. .10 12 small pads. 75 270 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 22 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 24 large pads. $3.50 1 pint ink .50 6 penholders .20 2 candle sticks. 1.60 1 paint brush. 40 pound rosin 05 6 sheets emery paper 23 10 pounds cut nails. .50 7 pounds sheet copper. 2.80 1 pound lead .10 1 pound black paint. .20 5 gallons vinegar. 1.00 100 pounds salt .90 1 bottle mucilage. .10 25 pounds horseshoe nails 4.25 1 box metal polish .60 1 sheet glass .80 50 barrels Portland cement. 240.00 1 nipple .25 1 elbow 25 1 lock 25 2 box fasteners .50 5 pounds sheet rubber. 2.75 6 pounds sheet asbestus 4.20 6 copper rings 30 6 sheets sandpaper 08 1 pound lead dust 40 12 small wicks. 4 pounds borax. 50 feet hose.. 1 hammer 6 pulleys 10 .40 25.00 1.50 1.20 1 skein cord .20 1 package tacks .10 ream writing paper. 1.30 100 envelopes. .25 12 memorandum books. 1.00 1 putty .10 12 stone hammers 13.44 1 pint spirits salts .20 1 pound common glue. .18 1 pound white glue .25 32 feet belting 24.00 24 belt laces 3.00 1 gauze glass.. .25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 271 1 leather punch .25 1 box metal polish .50 1 brick pumice .10 4 sheets emery paper .13 6 pounds washing soda. .60 30 feet hose. 63.00 600 feet 1-inch pipe 12.75 2 elbows. .20 10 unions .80 10 pounds lead .80 1 2-foot rule .20 6 sheets sandpaper .05 1 1-inch key 2.50 14 bottles alcohol. .45 1 nipple .10 1 bottle spirits soda. .40 1 bottle mucilage. .15 5 pounds packing 1.00 100 pounds salt .90 1 pair shears. 1.00 6 currycombs 1.13 6 brushes... 1.50 1 can harness oil 3.75 2 mane combs .30 1 pair pinchers 50 pick handles 3 large casks 1 valve 2 T's • 1.00 9.17 9.00 3.50 .20 | $1,103.38 Supplies furnished department of Disposed of under the direction of public roads. Second Lieut. Matthew E. Hanna; specific use not more definitely stated. 17 .do 5 gallons cylinder oil. 4.00 2 gallons cocoa oil.. 5 pounds tallow 1.20 .50 5.70 15 Virginio Porro. 15 barrels cement 78.75 301 feet 2-inch pipe 74.21 48 T's 16.80 15 elbows. 4.50 1 pound putty .10 4 pieces glass 19.75 1 tape measure 1.40 1 pound solder. .40 13 pounds sheet zinc 1.48 1 pound brass rivets. .40 1 monkey wrench.. .75 4 assorted files. 1.84 pound plumbing. .11 Material used in connection with Specific use not more definitely stated; Morro wharf. disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 272 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 15 Virginio Porro 100 pick handles. $18.34 8.82 10 50 6 sledge hammers 24 small wicks. 1 pint ink 2 lamp chimneys 2 paint brushes. 6 pounds rope 12 screws • 6 rubber washers 12 water buckets 2 fasteners. pound shellac 1 package screws . 25 55 1.16 .30 .30 4. 25 1.00 27 60 1 steel punch.. 10 1 coupling 20 1 pound solder .38 1 Stillson wrench. 2.50 50 pick handles. 9.17 12 belt laces 1.40 Disposition and use. $250.68 Supplies furnished department of Specific use not more definitely stated; public roads. disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. Matthew L. Hanna, Second U. S. Cavalry. Do. Do. Do. Do. Used on stone crusher. Material supplied department of pub- lic roads. Used in erecting barracks at El Caney. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. E. J. Willi ams, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Feb. 19 Mar. 15 New York Powder Co 1,000 pounds dynamite 200.00 .do Tomas de Arredondo. 1 rubber stamp 1.25 .do Boix & Bros 24 barrels cement.. 120.00 ..do E. Aragon 8 stone rakes Ignacio, Aloma.. 1 valve 22 Ros Bros.. 8 stone forks. 823 feet lumber $16.00 20.00 36.00 ..do 1.50 30.30 15 G. V. Wright. 2,050 feet lumber 51.25 22 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 50 pounds sheet iron. $2.75 48 packages tacks.. 4.80 6 pounds brads .48 10 pairs hinges 1.20 10 chest locks.. 3.50 10 pairs handles 3.50 50 sheets sandpaper .63 16.86 ter. Material supplied depot quartermas- Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under the direction of Capt. Chas. M. Augur, assistant quar- termaster, U. S. Volunteers. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 273 12 balls twine. 1.20 1 pound oxalic acid .40 19 Francisco Ortiz. 2,000 sticks wood 1.60 18.00 22 Antonio Veloso. 6 chairs. 15 G. V. Wright. 100 roofing tiles. 3.50 6.00 .do Supplies furnished provincial jail. Furniture supplied provincial jail... Used in repairing provincial jail.... Do. Disposed of under the direction of Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. Army. Do. Do. 14 | Serre, Vidal & Co. 81 quilts $72.90 24 meters germanic cloth 8.80 232 blankets 82.40 117 meters linen cloth. 40.54 159 meters cotton cloth. 41.40 24 spools thread 1.80 12 towels 3.50 48 napkins. 6.00 12 pairs locks 1.50 50 meters Filalio cloth. 26.07 200 yards muslin. 20.00 304.91 Discount 10 per cent. 30.49 274.42 | Dry goods supplied civil hospital 22 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 door locks 20 pounds wire nails. 2 pairs hinges. 29 Barbour Asphalt Paving Co. Sewer pipe, water pipe, curbing. 5.00 1.60 .50 7.10 511.55 Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Castello, surgeon in charge civil hospital. Used in office of the captain of port.. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. Material supplied sewer, water, and Quantity purchased not stated; labor curbing systems. included in amount of bill; dis- posed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 11164-x x—————18 Apr. 7 Henry J. McCoy 2,113 pounds assorted pipe. $542.48 96 assorted L's. 17.10 6 3-inch unions. 3.97 12 bells, plaint.. 13.00 576.55 Used on barracks and quarters, El Caney. 6 Flint, Eddy & Co. 113,780 pounds 3-inch iron pipe... 4,900.00 Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent civil department. 6 3-inch gate valves 36.00 13 3-inch elbows.. 4.90 18 3-inch elbows.. 6.36 4,947. 26 4 Gutierrez Bros. 15 yards drawing paper. Mar. 28 J. D. Varona 1 sorrel horse. 15.00 100.00 Used in construction work, Morro Castle. Stationery supplied Department of Santiago. Used in sanitary department. Do. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. 274 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 4 Antonio Veloso. 1 table. 6 chairs. Vulcanite Cement Co 200 barrels cement. Mar. 29 E. Aragon 12 stone rakes Paid. Disposition and use. $1.80 6.00 $7.80 Used in sanitary department.. 410.00 Remarks. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Material furnished department of Specific use not more definitely stated; public roads. 24.00 Public works disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robt. L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Do. Apr. 5 Mar. 29 Llvet Bros. E. Aragon 10 barrels cement 50.00 ..do 1 lock nut, 1 washer. $3.50 • Used on main shaft of large crusher. Do. 1 sheet-iron spout 2.10 Used on large crusher. Do. 1 steel wrench. 7.80 Used on steam roller Do. 8 grate bars.. 12.06 Used on small crusher. Do. 1 galvanized funnel 1.80 ..do Do. 2 feet threaded pipe. 30 Public works Do. 2 cart seats, perforated pipes, 1 com- bination wrench, braces, bolts.. 16.80 Used in sprinkling carts. Do. 2 mason's tools 7.00 Public works Do. 51.36 28 31 Isadir Campo. Gallego, Messa & Co.. O'Morales & Co. 1 steam drill. 65 tons coal. 7 prescriptions. 10.00 For use of department of public roads. Do. 487.50 Public works Do. $4.70 1 hypodermic syringe 1.40 3 glass syringes. .20 1 pair surgeons' scissors 1.00 2 ounces bichlorate quinine. 1.20 1 Dover's powders 30 200 calomel and bicarbonate soda tablets. .80 100 cotton bandages 10.00 10 gauze bandages.. 2.00 2 ounces chloroform .20 250 grams evap. green. .10 2 camel's-hair brushes. 40 2 ounces ipecacuanha 60 1 spatula. . 20 200 Warbourg's tablets. 2.00 1,000 grams hydrogen peroxide. 1.60 4 ounces sweet spirits niter. .10 8 ounces sublimated sulphur 05 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 275 1 liter whisky. 1.40 2 ounces sulphate of morphine 1.00 2 pairs caustic tweezers.. 1.20 6 sticks nitrate silver • .60 4 ounces vaseline.. .10 2 ounces caffeine 1.20 2 ounces tincture digitalis.. ounce atrophine sulphate 8 ounces iodide potassium. 1,000 grams quinine wine. .20 1.60 1.00 1.00 8 ounces epsom salts.. 300 quinine pills. .05 300 cathartic pills. .90 1.20 38.30 Apr. 4 Guttierez Bros 2 blank books.. 2 large baskets. Used by department of streets and roads. Do. 4.00 Public works Do. 2.00 Used in office of department of public Disposed of under the direction of roads. First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry; spe- cific use not more definitely stated. Do. 2 Mar. 31 Elwell Mercantile Co.. New York Powder Co. 17 feet lumber .59 Public works 20 kegs blasting powder. $55.00 5,000 feet fuse. 21.25 76.25 Used by department of public roads.. Do. 10 cases dynamite 110.00 20 kegs blasting powder 55.00 500 blasting caps.... 3.25 2,500 feet fuse. 15.00 183.25 Used in constructing road to Morro.. Disposed of under the direction of Apr. 4 Antonio Veloso. 1 desk 7.00 First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth United States Infantry. 1 chair. 1.00 8.00 Furniture supplied department of streets and roads. Do. 11 Spanish-American Iron Co. 1 typewriter stand 7.10 ...do Do. 4 Antonio Peloso'. 1 office chair. 4.50 ..do Do. 5 A. L. Salazar & Bro 10 pounds soap $0.50 3 cakes soap. .30 .80 Used in palace building 3 Elwell Mercantile Co. 120 feet lumber 3.84 Disposed of under direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil de- partment. Material supplied quartermaster in Specific use not more definitely stated; charge of transportation. disposed of under the direction of Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. Disposed of under the direction of J. Vaillant, chief of rural guard. 4 Antonio Veloso. 1 desk. 6 chairs. $6.00 6.00 12.00 Furniture supplied rural guard 6 Pedro Belleari. 1 side leather 15.00 gallon cocoa oil. .28 pound tallow 30 15.58 Harness material supplied rural guard Do. 276 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 3 Elwell Mercantile Co.. 40 feet ridge cap. Mar. 19 Juan Mendoza. Vegetables.. 20 Jose Fabre. Capt. Thos. F. Ryan, assist- ant commissary subsist- ence., United States Vol- unteers. 1 ice chest 2,500 pounds bacon. 1,300 pounds hard bread. 1,200 pounds flour 180 pounds soap 500 pounds sugar 300 pounds coffee. Paid. Disposition and use. $4.00 Used in erecting barracks at Morro Disposed of under the direction_of Castle. Capt. J. E. Normoyle, Fifth U. S. In- fantry. 38.00 Provisions supplied home for orphans Quantity purchased and character of of Cuban patriots. 15.00 For use of suspect camp. vegetables not specified; disposed of under the direction of Dr. Ulpiano Dellunde, superintendent. Disposed of under the direction of J. D. Castillo, surgeon in charge civil hospital. .$225.00 78.65 28.34 6.61 23.60 27.56 389.76 Rations supplied indigent Cubans, Disposed of under the direction of Baracoa. Capt. Thos. F. Ryan, assistant com- missary subsistence, U. S. Volun- teers. Medical supplies furnished sanitary Disposed of under the direction of department. George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. 31 Morales & Co. 1 bottles liniment. 1.45 4 bottles sweet oil .95 .do 2 pounds powdered sulphur. .10 .do 4 pounds nitric salts. 70 .do 1 pound ointment. .40 do 1 ounce sulphuric acid. .10 .do Copal.... .40 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified; disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Caustic barley Extract lead. Tallow .40 do .05 do .10 do Calomel .20 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 4.85 17 E. Aragon 6 saddle frames. 15.60 126 horseshoes.. 44. 10 29 Leon Hirsh & Son. 8,914 pounds chloride lime. 59.70 458.20 For use of sanitary department .do 22 Ros Brothers 1,096 feet lumber Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent civil department. 55.48 Material supplied engineer depart-Specific use not more definitely stated. ment. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 277 16 | Elwell Mercantile Co. 1,726 feet lumber 55.23 Used in connection with water sys- | Disposed of under the direction of tem, Morro Castle. First Lieut. R. L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 17 E. Aragon 30 3-inch elbows.. 21.00 do Do. 21 Juragua Iron Co. 686 feet iron rails. $100.04 2 switches, complete; 2 frogs, com- plete 55.00 200 pounds splice plates.. 12.00 38 pounds bolts, complete 2.28 169.32 E. Aragon 1 cast-iron follower 12 fish plates. 1 brass lever. 4 bolts, by 14 inch. 26.00 5.40 Used in constructing track on wharf.. do Do. Do. Used in repairing wharf Do. .80 Used as safefty-valve rod on boiler, Do. Morro docks. 1.20 Used in repairing Morro docks. Do. 14 fish plates. 6.30 Used in repairing wharf. Do. 1 pile-driver hammer. 56.65 Used on pile-driver engaged in repair- ing Morro docks. Do. 2 eyebolts, 2 links, 1 rod. 5.25 do Do. 1 follower pattern 3.50 .do Do. 2 2-inch clamps, 1 pulley, 1 pulley shaft 11.20 2 hooks, 2 links, 2 rings. 2.00 .do Do. 118.30 16 Elwell Mercantile Co. 4,898 feet lumber 162.81 504 pounds iron roofing. 30.24 193.05 30 Henry J. McCoy. 2 barrels cylinder oil 20.67 Material supplied department of Specific use not more definitely stated; streets and roads. Used by department of public roads. .do .do Used in repairing launch William E. Shipp. .do disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. R. L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent civil department. Do. Do. Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Quantity flooring and number of seats purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified; labor included in amount of bill. 2 barrels engine oil. 2 barrels crusher oil 15.45 19.08 55.20 29 Julian School & Co. 1 steam roller. 3,000.00 20 E. Aragon 182 feet lumber $98.60 2 iron tanks. 120.50 1 strake. Coal bunkers Wooden boiler cover Seats 464. 20 do Flooring. 1 wooden engine base 1 wooden awning. Copper sheathing 385.80 do 278 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 20 E. Aragon Nipples. 31 O. Morales & Co Pipes Valve seats. 1 piece steel Brass bolts 1 smokestack Babbitt metal 1 pound carbolic acid 5 pounds vaseline 1 pound iodoform 1 pound pine tar • 21 Elwell Mercantile Co.. 700 feet lumber. 10 .do 362 feet lumber. 80 feet lumber. Paid. Disposition and use. Used in repairing launch William E. Quantity purchased not specified. Shipp. .do .do $1,167.25 do .do do do Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant quarter- master, U. S. Volunteers. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Labor included in amount of bill. $98. 15 .40 1.25 3.50 .10 5.25 22.40 Medical supplies furnished rural guard. Used in erecting barracks at El Cristo. Disposed of under the direction of J. Vallant, chief of rural guard. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. T. J. Fealy, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 11.94 Used on residence of department com- Disposed of under the direction of mander. First Lieut. James G. Harbord, Tenth U. S. Cavalry. 2.56 Used on Palace building Apr. 6 Pedro Bellar 72 harness buckles. $1.20 2 sides leather. 18.00 1 pound harness wax. 30 package harness thread 63 20.13 Harness material supplied sanitary Disposed of under the direction of department. George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. 4 Gutierrez Bros. 1 inkstand .50 2 paper weights 1.00 1 butler. 80 2 rulers.. .70 6 rubber erasers 90 3.90 Stationery supplied sanitary depart- Do. Mar. 26 R. Urbina Apr. 6 | Flint, Eddy & Co. 1 horse. 100.00 ment. Used in sanitary department. Do. 60,135 pounds hay $709.59 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 279 38,080 pounds oats 15,000 pounds bran 597.86 210.00 Mar. 24 Elwell Mercantile Co. 518 feet lumber. 29 M. J. Drummond & Co. 30 W. & S. E. Gurley 68 assorted bends, 637 assorted tees, 43 as- sorted crosses, 55 assorted caps; 200 sleeves, 1-inch; 4 water gates, 8-foot; 4 gate valves, 6-foot; 100 picks, 100 pick handles, 100 square shovels, 12 sledges, 12 sledge handles; 84 lengths pipe, 4-foot; 4,000 feet galvanized pipe, 1,250 galvan- ized ells, 500 assorted stopcocks, 200 as- sorted lead connections, 450 assorted cocks. 1 vertical arc 1 vernier. 1 lock... 1 empty cask 14 feet lumber. 1,517.45 Forage supplied department of pub- lic roads, sanitary department, and rural guard. 16.57 Used in repairing streets 2, 460.00 14.00 26 V. Portuondo. 2.20 F. Soto 80 S Ros Bros 9 .do 200 feet lumber. .49 7.00 21 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 25 pairs 8-inch hinges $6.00 720 by inch screws 1.25 12 Yale padlocks 18.00 65 feet 8-inch gutter. 13.00 Specific use not more definitely stated; disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent civil department. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Material supplied engineer depart- Disposed of under the direction of ment. ..do A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent civil department. Used in repairing transit. Used on city fountain Used in connection with pipe driver, Morro docks. Used in repairing Morro docks. Used in repairing judge-advocate's quarters. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Disposed of under the direction of Maj. George M. Dunn, judge-advo- cate, U.S. Volunteers. Do. Do. Do. Do. 38.25 Used in repairing Morro Castle. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. James E. Normoyle, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 21 do 1 pair oars. 2.00 42 barrels Portland cement 193. 20 24 pairs strap hinges.. 4.32 672 assorted screws 2.75 12 picks. 12.00 12 shovels 12 axes 6.50 10.00 12 ax helves 3.00 · 12 pick helves 3..00 12 machetes .. 9.00 200 bolts, 200 nuts. 2.50 84 -inch faucets. 92.40 20 shower baths 9.00 349.67 Used in connection with erection of barracks, Morro Castle. Do. 280 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 23 E. Aragon 18 iron grates. 22 | G. V. Wright Ros Brothers. 20 | Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, as- sistant commissary sub- sistence, U. S. Volunteers. Geo. Tiermann & Co. 5 barrels cement. 12 feet lumber.. 1,400 pounds ice 700 pounds ice. 4 porcelain trays 4 crystal trays. Apr. 6 Paid. Disposition and use. $13.50 | Used in sewers, Morro Castle 27.50 .54 Used in repairing Morro Castle. Used in repairing office of quarter- master in charge of transportation. Used by rural guards, Ursula Bar- racks. Remarks. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. James E. Normoyle, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. J. Y. Mason Blunt, assistant quartermaster U. S. Volunteers. Disposed of under the direction of J. Vaillant, chief of rural guard. Do. 7.00 3.50 do $12.00 8.40 2 rubber trays 8.50 3 rubber pus basins. 5.50 2 glass jars, complete. 15.50 2 glass jars, covered 5.00 1 glass jar, 4 glass spools.. 4.25 12 glass irregular tips... .55 2 chloroform inhalers 2.00 12 pairs acupressure forceps 14. 10 24 pairs hemostatic forceps 36.00 4 Simon's curettes. 7.00 4 Simon's fenestrated curettes. 5.40 5 Brainard's drills. 2.40 1 operating table 68.00 2 pairs curved scissors 6.00 1 hernia director 1.00 2 tetomes 6 drainage tubes. 2 speculas 1.80 3.30 1 pair phimosis forceps 2.00 • 3.50 1 forehead mirror 3.25 3 tracheotomy tubes. 5.25 2 stomach tubes 2.00 1 set dental forceps.. 10.50 1 Hewitt's knife. 3.00 1 steel sound, 1 sounding board 1.75 1 Anel's director 3.00 1 pair Allingham's scissors, 1 Al- lingham's director 4.50 2 pairs Bozeman's forceps. 3.50 1 shot perforator 1.75 1 shot compressor 1.75 4 pairs Sims forceps 8.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 281 1 blunt hook 3 Bozeman's scalpels 2 vaginal retractors 1 Bozeman's specula .90 3.50 3.50 6.00 1 Sins wire adjuster 1.00 1 Emmet's wire twister. 2.00 1 Skenes wire curette 3.00 18 pairs hysterectomy forceps 47.10 1 Nealton's forceps.. 2.45 6 Murphy's buttons 9.00 1 analysis case.. 6.00 1 transfusion apparatus 3.50 1 pair sequestrum forceps 1.75 1 pair bone forceps 2.00 1 articulated skeleton 35.00 1 Volkman's retracer. 2.50 2 shaving razors 1.50 1 pair bullet forceps 1.70 2 pairs needle forceps 4.75 72 surgeon's needles.. 3.00 4 pairs dissecting forceps 2.00 72 plastic pine... .25 24 vials cat-gut ligatures 18.00 72 cards surgeons' silk. 4.50 1 set Peaslee's needles. 2.00 6 glass vials 1.75 4 pairs dressing forceps.. 4.00 4 pairs dressing scissors. 3.60 1 pair probe-pointed scissors 1.85 2 pairs uterine forceps. 4.00 12 sponge holders 6.00 10 yards felt 50.00 2 pieces muslin 5.00 1 bandage roller. 3.50 12 urethral sounds. 6.00 6 bougies 1.50 12 filiform bougies. 4.00 1 box silkworm gut 1.25 519.80 Surgical instruments supplied civil | Disposed of under the direction of hospital. J. D. Castillo, surgeon in charge civil hospital. 4.50 Stationery supplied office of pur- Disposed of under the direction of chasing agent. A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Do. Used by department of public roads.. Used on El Caney Barracks 450.00 675.00❘ Department of public roads, Morro construction work, and engineer department. 3.00 Used in engineer office. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the direction of A. E. B. Fatgo, purchasing agent, civil department. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Apr. 4| J. E. Ravelo. 1,000 blank forms. 12 Candee & Smith. 12 Candee & Smith. 185 barrels Portland cement. 15 barrels Portland cement. 300 barrels Portland cement $416.25 33.75 4 Tomas de Arredondo. 8 rubber stamps 282 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property disposed of by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 4 J. E. Ravelo.. 144 time books 1,000 envelopes 10,000 blank forms. Articles. 5 New York Powder Co 2,000 blasting caps. Paid. $20.00 5.50 20.00 $45.50 13.00 Disposition and use. Remarks. 7 E. Aragon 200 iron stakes. 4 Ros Bros. J. E. Ravelo. 2,426 feet lumber 500 envelopes……. 32.78 86.60 Stationery supplied department of Disposed of under the direction of public roads. First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Used in construction of public roads. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry; specific use not more definitely stated. Material supplied department of Disposed of under the direction of public roads. .do 2.75 | Stationery supplied department of public roads. First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. Mar. 31 E. Aragon 1 iron sleeve. $4.27 1 sleeve pattern 3.80 8.07 Used on Santiago wharf. Do. Apr. 6 Pedro Bellean 1 side white leather 8.00 3 yards flannel .75 8.75 Harness material supplied depart- ment of public roads. 3 Elwell Mercantile Co. 2,438 feet lumber 82.47 Material supplied department of public roads. 4 Gutierrez Bros. 2 inkstands. 5 A. L. Salazar & Bro 100 pounds salt Mar. 31 Apr. 4 E. Aragon J. E. Ravelo 2 P. Acre & Co 1.00 Stationery 80 Do. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry; specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Used by department of public roads. Disposed of under the direction of First Lieut. Robert L. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry; specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Stationery supplied sanitary depart- | Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. ment. 24.00 2.75 .do $4.51 do .50 do • .10 .do 1.55 .do 3.75 .do 1.90 do .80 .do 12 steel wedges 500 envelopes... 63 pounds nails.. 1 bottle varnish bottle turpentine. 6 paint brushes. 25 pounds tallow 6 lamp chimneys. 1 hammer Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 283 5 gallons turpentine.. 4.00 do Do. 5 pounds red lead .50 ..do Do. 3 pounds green paint. 1.20 .do Do. 14 pounds English paint .60 ..do Do. 143 pounds ocher. .25 .do Do. 15 sheets sandpaper .70 do Do. 2 pairs hinges, complete. .60 do Do. 4 pounds paint 4 packages lampblack. 4 pounds glue 1 lock. 4 bolts. 5 oil cans. 1 bridle, complete. .20 .do Do. .40 ..do Do. .80 .do Do. 80 .do Do. .60 do Do. 22.50 .do Do. 7.75 .do 2.10 .do .25 do Stationery supplied office of disburs- ing officer. Do. Quantity and character of sundries purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary com- missioner. Do. Quantity and character of paint re- turned not specified. Sundries. 12 sheets paper 25 pounds tallow 3.75 Paint returned. 60. 11 4.90 do 4 J. E. Ravelo. 500 envelopes.. 55.21 2.75 Total 35, 024. 30 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Edward C. Brooks, Sixth United States Cavalry, acting superintendent of charities and hospitals, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 31 Jose Pintueles. 1,218 pounds oats 20 bales hay $19.04 15.62 $34.66 | Forage for 4 mules belonging to de- partment charities and hospitals. Garcia, Cerunda & Co 4 Singer sewing machines. 4 scissors 93.00 3.02 96.02 For use in workrooms of superin- tendent charities and hospitals. Total 130.68 284 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Leandeo Ruiz & Co 73 screws 33 pounds nails. 10 hinges. $12.70 1.20 1.65 $15.55 For use of public works at Cardenas.. Disposed of by Simon Mendoza, acting chief engineer at Matanzas. Paulino Soles. ream paper. 25 envelopes. 1.15 .15 1 box pens. .65 1.95 Ramon Reyner. 4 rubber stamps. 4.44 For use of public works at Matanzas. .do Do. Do. Pablo Urrechaga 1 ream paper.. $2.50 500 sheets paper. 4.58 7.08 ..do Do. Mariano Montenegro.. 8 benches.. 32.00 12 benches. 48.00 2 large wooden slates 10.00 5 benches. 10.00 100.00 For use of schools at Canasi. Disposed of by Jose R. Montero, mayor of Canasi. Fernandez Lopez & Co. 1 ream paper. 3.80 168 schoolbooks. 14.95 12 pencils. 1.50 24 inkstands. 2.25 12 slates 2.50 25.00 For use of schools at Jaquey Trando.. Disposed of by Francisco Paliezo, mayor at Jaquey Trando. Argimon & Garcia. 1 bottle ink. .75 ream paper. 1.50 1 box pens.. 1.00 3.25 .do Do. 1 bottle ink. .75 ream paper. 1.50 1 box pens. 1.00 3.25.....do Do. 4 bottles ink. 3.00 2 reams paper. 7.00 2 boxes pens. 2.00 12 pencils... 50 12.50 ...do Do. 4 bottles ink. 2 reams paper 2 boxes pens 12 pencils. 3.00 7.00 2.00 O .50 12.50 Do. Date. 12 1900. Mar. 6 20 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 285 Disposed of by Jose R. Montero, mayor of Canasi. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor at Matanzas. 4 bottles ink. 3.00 2 reams paper 7.00 2 boxes pens. 2.00 12 pencils.. 50 12.50 ..do Do. 6 Marcelino Requerra.. 104 schoolbooks 8.55 ream paper • .60 36 penholders 1.00 1 box pens. .55 4 sheets blotting paper 30 1 box chalk .50 1 bottle ink. 1.00 12.50 For use of schools at Canasi. Fernandez & & Vinda de Aguirre. 15 varas white cloth. 2.50 22 spools thread 2.75 1 bottle ink. 1.00 55 schoolbooks 3.00 12 penholders 30 1 box chalk .50 • 1 box pens. .55 1 broom 20 4 sheets blotting paper 30 2 dusters .40 11.50 .do Do. 1 map 4.50 1 Cuban coat of arms. 2.50 5 frames 8.00 piece linen cloth 6.00 24 spools thread 2.00 30 varas embroidering cloth. 4.50 20 packages thread 3.50 253 schoolbooks 22.0 2 reams paper 2.40 3 boxes pens. 1.60 2 boxes chalk 1.00 8 sheets blotting paper .60 3 bottles ink. 3.00 7 Manuel Albuerne 1 duster 1,191 schoolbooks. 10 boxes pens. 288 penholders 100 inkstands.. 5 reams paper 10 boxes chalk : 20 62.60 .do Do. 108.55 6.50 5.00 4.00 7.50 12.50 10 bottles ink.. 3.50 10 inkstands. .40 147.95 For use of schools at Matanzas 2,850 blank forms. 65.00 3 portfolios 2.75 286 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor at Matanzas. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Manuel Albuerne 2 inkstands 1 rubber eraser $3.00 .75 - 1 basket 1.25 - 1 bottle ink. .50 1 sheet manila paper .25 110 prints, prizes 4.00 1 record book. 4.00 $81.50 For use of schools at Matanzas. Miret & Bro Forjo, Moreno & Co Francisco Perez Manuel Albuerno 8 cases coal oil. 20.80 96 brooms. 21.92 42.72 .do Do. 8 lanterns 18.24 14 lamps.. 108 sponges. 51.10 69.34 .do 5.40 do Do. Do. 9 reams paper $39.00 12 boxes pens. 7.80 250 penholders 8.70 12 sheets blotting paper 1.20 26 schoolbooks 18.50 75.20 Do. Fenctuaso Sanchez. 1 quire paper 2 brooms. 60 10 pounds soap • .70 40 1 bottle ink. 30 Saturnino Fernandez 1 box pens. 1 lock. 2 iron rings 1 broom 1 quire paper 1 bottle ink. 1 pitcher.. 2 empty tins 96 schoolbooks 8 bottles ink. 40 50 20 30 80 40 30 50 5.40 ..do Do. 15 varas white cloth 2.50 → 4.50 6.00 3 boxes pens. 2.25 60 pencils. 2.00 1 pound yarn 2 brooms 3.75 .84 21.84 .do Do. Manuel Campa.. 24 bottles ink. 30.00 522 schoolbooks 48.50 Date. 1900. Mar. 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 287 Disposed of by Pio Domininquez, mayor at Alaeranes. 12 boxes pens. 10.00 120 pencils. 4.00 6 reams paper 28.00 8 buckets 4.00 2 boxes chalk 2.00 36 brooms 14.40 12 spools thread 1.10 2 pounds yarn. 8.00 150.00 ..do Do. Juan Manuel Cruz 2 bottles ink. 2.00 32 schoolbooks 5.40 1 pound chalk. .04 6 spools thread .48 3 brooms 1.35 1 box pens. .60 1 paper needles. .18 1 compass 38 10.43 For use of schools at Alaeranes 6 pencils.. .30 2 brooms .90 58 schoolbooks 4.04 1 quire paper. .50 4 pounds chalk. .69 1 box pens. .65 6 penholders 35 1 bottle ink.. 1.20 1 duster .30 12 slates 1.50 12 slate pencils .12 10.55 Do. Jose Bango 3 bottles ink. 3.00 97 schoolbooks 6.50 4 pounds chalk .24 1 box pens. .50 10.24 Do. M. Menendez 12 inkstands. 1.20 36 slates 1.50 1 drawing set. 1.75 11 pounds chalk. .90 1 awning 5.00 6 pencils.. .15 12 penholders .60 1 duster .40 3 curtains 1.75 2 bottles ink. 2.10 3 boxes pens.. 1.20 5 reams paper 6.25 1 rubber stamp .80 219 schoolbooks 20.45 4 brooms 1.60 1 jar 1.20 288 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 7 M. Menendez. 1 planisphere.. $3.00 1 oilcloth 1.50 1 map 1.50 1 empty barrel .60 3 compasses 2.00 1 rule.. .50 $55.95 For use of schools at Alaeranes. Disposed of by Pio Domininquez, Jose Bango 2 bottles ink. mayor at Alaeranes. 2.00 92 schoolbooks 11.75 2 reams paper 2.00 1 box pens. .65 2 papers needles. .50 1 compass .50 14 pounds chalk. 1.08 1 duster 12 slate pencils .25 .20 3 brooms 1.20 20.13 do Juan Manuel Cruz. Do. 3 brooms. 1.60 6 bottles ink. 6.00 2 compasses .75 7 reams paper 8.50 2 boxes chalk 1.21 3 pens · 128 schoolbooks 1.80 13.56 12 packages needles 1.20 6 inkstands. 30 • 1 rule. 12 pencils.. 1 box yarn. 12 sponges 25 50 80 .53 6 sheets blotting paper 1.50 38.50 do 8 Jose M. Teasamos.. 1 basin. 1 bucket.. 3 pounds cord 1 broom Do. 60 70 .60 . 25 2 boxes pens. 1.40 36 schoolbooks. 1.00 ream paper 1.00 36 penholders. 70 1 bottle ink. 75 1 compass .65 7.65 For use of schools at Perico Disposed of by F. P. Alvarez, acting mayor at Perico. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 289 Disposed of by Enrique Ibarra, mayor at Roque. 1 bucket. 70 34 pounds cord 65 1 basin... 60 1 bottle ink. 1.15 1 ream paper 1.75 1 oilcloth 1.25 36 schoolbooks 1.50 1 box pens.. .70 1 broom .25 24 memorandum books. 1.05 9.60 .do Gabriel Suarez & Co 1 jar Do. 1.00 1 iron basin 2.00 1 bucket. .60 1 broom .45 1 bottle ink. .75 36 schoolbooks 3.25 1 box pens. .75 1 pitcher .35 ream paper 1.20 1 pound chalk. .15 10.50 Jose M. Teasanco. Do. 1 bottle ink. .75 2 boxes pens.. 1.00 1 ream paper 3.00 72 penholders 90 1 bucket. 70 34 pounds cord 65 1 basin 60 1 box chalk .50 ream paper 1.58 9.68 .do Gabriel Suarez 1 basin Do. .60 1 broom 35 1 bucket 70 3 pounds cord 60 60 memorandum books. 1.70 ream paper ..... 1 box pens.. .75 .70 2 pitchers.. .50 30 schoolbooks 2.05 Carreno Hermanos 1 box chalk .40 8.35 ..do Do. 126 schoolbooks 32.30 4 boxes pens. 2.20 4 bottles ink. 1.80 30 slates 2.50 1 ream paper 4.00 42.80 For use of schools at Roque Prieto Carborlles & Co. 3,096 schoolbooks. 93.70 8 boxes chalk. 3.20 11164-x x- -19 290 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. 1900. Mar. 8 Prieto Caborelles & Co 8 boxes pens. 6 bottles ink. 120 penholders 2 maps... 2 compasses 12 inkstands. 60 slates 192 pencils. $4.00 6.00 2.50 8.00 2.30 1.70 5.00 5.60 $132.00 For use of schools at Santa Ana. Disposed of by Fernando Calvo, mayor at Santa Ana. 72 slates 6.00 384 schoolbooks. 10.72 3 bottles ink. 3.00 2 boxes chalk. 80 96 penholders 2.00 300 slate pencils 1.00 4 boxes pens. 2.00 2 sponges.. .50 12 inkstands. 2.00 1 ream paper 1.82 1 compass. .80 1 jar 1.00 31.64 .do Do. 30 benches. 85.60 Juan Arredondo. 18 racks 14.40 100.00 .do Do. 3 reams paper 10.00 Paulino Soles. 168 schoolbooks.. 38.00 1 box pens………. .50 2 sponges 1.50 50.00 For use of schools at Sabanilla Disposed of by Felipe V. Montes de Oca, mayor at Sabanilla. 3 reams paper 7.50 72 slates 48 schoolbooks. 7 bottles ink. 6 boxes pens. 3 brooms. 17.00 7.00 6. 00 3.00 1.16 41.66 ..do 9 Feliciano Granda 6 schoolbooks 1 broom 222 schoolbooks 17.35 1 box pens.………. .50 5.00 .50 5.50 | For use of schools at Cabazar Do. Disposed of by Pedro Lopez Pereda, mayor at Cabezar, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 291 Disposed of by Carlos Ponce, mayor at Cabezas. 2 bottles ink. 1.00 Cecilio Fernandez & Bro 1 box chalk 1 broom 1 duster 142 schoolbooks 1 sign..... 1 ream paper 40 40 .10 19.75 do Do. 13.00 3.00 2.50 2 bottles ink 1.50 1 box pens.. .60 1 box chalk .40 17 papers needles. 1.75 2 yards white cloth. 2.50 18 towels 3.00 3 brooms.. 1.50 11 pounds yarn. 3.50 33.25 do Do. 142 schoolbooks. 13.00 1 sign………….. 3.00 1 ream paper 2.50 2 bottles ink. 1.50 1 box pens.. 60 1 box chalk. .40 18 papers needles. 1.75 3 yards white cloth. 2.50 18 towels 3.00 3 brooms 1.50 11 pounds yarn 3.50 33.25 do Do. Feliciano Granda. 72 schoolbooks. 12.60 1 broom .50 1 duster 1 jar .15 6.00 19.25 .do Do. Manuel Albuerne 9 reams paper 39.00 12 boxes pens.. 7.80 250 penholders. 8.70 12 sheets blotting paper 1.20 26 school books.. 18.50 75.20 For use of schools at Maruriges Fructuaso Sanchez. 3 brooms .90 10 pounds soap .70 2 quires paper 1.20 . 2 bottles ink. .80 1 box pens.. 40 1 padlock. 2 rings... 20 1 pitcher 20 2 empty cans .50 18228 50 5.40 .do Do. 292 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Ar.icles. Paid. Saturnino Fernandez 96 schoolbooks. 15 varas white cloth. $4.50 2.50 8 bottles ink. 6.00 Manuel Campa. 3 boxes pens. 60 pencils. 1 pound yarn. 2 brooms. 24 bottles ink. 522 shoolbooks.. 120 pencils.. 12 boxes pens. 2.25 2.00 3.75 · .84 $21.84 For use of schools at Maruriges Disposed of by Carlos Ponce, mayor at Cabezas. 30.00 48.50 4.00 10.00 6 reams paper 28.00 • 8 buckets 4.00 Paulino Soles. 5 boxes chalk 36 brooms. 12 spools thread 2 pounds yarn. 2,750 blank forms. 2.00 14.40 1.10 8.00 150.00 .do Do. 21.00 550 envelopes.. 4.50 1 ream paper 3.50 1 bottle ink.. .24 1 box paper (typewriter). 3.00 • 32.24 For use of the audencia at Matanzas. Disposed of by Jose Cabarroca, presi- dent of the audencia at Matanzas. Carreno Hnos 2 bottles ink 2.00 5 reams paper 15.00 1,500 blank forms. 9.00 4'sheets blotting paper .25 4 spools thread 1.00 3 penholders.. .25 1 inkstand. .40 Alfredo Garcia Paulino Soles. 2 boxes pens. 2 pencils.. 1 cabinet 1.80 .30 30.00 27.27 ..do For use of the fiscalia of the audien- Disposed of by Andres Orozao, fiscal cia at Matanzas. of the audiencia at Matanzas. Do. 1 bottle ink. $0.32 3 boxes clips. 1.50 200 blank forms 1.80 3.62 Do. Date. 1900. Mar. 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 293 Carreno Hermanos 1 ream paper 2.23 2,000 blank forms. 12.50 14.73 For use of the court of the first in- stance at palacio at Matanzas. Disposed of by Fernando Dalcedo, judge of first instance of palacio, Matanzas. 2 reams paper. 4.50 2 record books. 11.25 6 needles .08 1 record book. 5.00 20.83 For use of the court of the first in- stance of mercado at Matanzas. A. Bardia. Manuel Perez Gonzales. 600 blank forms.. 20.83 Disposed of by Raul Trelles, judge of the first instance of mercado at Matanzas. For use of the court of the first in- Disposed of by Benito J. R. Maribona, stance at Cardenas. judge. 5 reams paper $13.00 2 bottles ink. 2.00 2 boxes pens. 1.60 12 wafers .06 16.66 Eduardo Suarez 5 reams paper. 14.50 1 bottle ink.. 1.00 2 boxes pens. 1.16 16.66 For use of the court of the first in- Disposed of by Evaristo Avellanal, stance at Colon. judge of the first instance at Colon. For use of the court of the first in- Disposed of by Jose A. Perez Diaz, stance at Alaeranes. judge of the first instance at Alae- ranes. 12 Domingo Leon 132 bottles ink. 7.50 192 penholders. 1.92 270 schoolbooks. 8.32 6 boxes pens. 3.60 2 buckets 1.00 2 pieces cord. .50 6 basins. 2.40 36 towels. 6.00 100 pieces chalk 1.25 32.49 For use of schools at Macagua. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriquez mayor at Mazagua. 13 Francisco Fabras. 1 package candles .15 1 wick .02 1 can coal oil. 1.75 1.92 For use of the finance department at Disposed of by Manuel Rodriguez, Matanzas. treasurer of finance at Matanzas. Paulino Soles. 2 boxes clips. 80 2 boxes rubber bands. 48 1 pencil. .15 1 ream paper.. 5.49 1 record book 1.50 1 box pens.. .90 12 portfolios 2.40 12 sheets blotting paper .96 12.68 .do Do. 294 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid Disposition and use. Remarks. J. Martinez & Co 1 record book. $0.75 1 bottle ink 1.00 1 box pens... .65 350 envelopes. 2.50 2 pieces wax. .20 6 sheets blotting paper 50 250 blank forms 1.25 J. Lombardo & Co. 1 ream paper 4.87 $11.78 For use of finance department at Disposed of by Pio Guanaurd, treas- Cardenas. urer. 360 pounds paint 40.81 1 can turpentine.. 3.63 2 cans paint 2.25 8 brushes 4.00 50.69 For use of the institute at Matanzas.. Disposed by Eduardo Diaz, director. Thomas D. Crews. 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 1 rubber eraser .15 1.15 do Do. Andres Colina. Antonio Moreda Jose Zabala.. 1 cart lime. 12 brooms 24 sponges 1.60 bag coal .36 3.20 5.16 3.86 .do ...do Do. Do. 60 feet lumber. 200 pounds lime $0.50 2.00 90 paving stones. 4.05 • 1 sack sawdust .51 Harris Bros. & Co. 45 stub pens 7.06 .35 For use of the intstitute at Matanzas.. For use of the civil government's office, Matanzas. Disposed of by Eduardo Diaz, director. Disposed of by P. G. Betancourt, civil governor. 1 typewriter ribbon. $1.00 3 boxes carbon paper. 11.50 2 reams paper 4.70 1 typewriter. 108.00 125.20 ..do Do. Paulino Soles. 2 boxes pens. 2 reams paper 7.00 500 blank forms. 4.00 1.85 1 bottle ink. 1.15 1 portfolio 1.00 15.00 .do Do. 2 bottles oil. .55 5 sponges 75 2 rubber erasers .80 1 box pens. .70 Date. 1900. Mar. 13 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 295 Do. Disposed of by P. G. Betancourt, civil governor. Quantity not specified. Disposed of by E. Gomez, mayor. Do. 1 box paper. 1 box clips. 1 duster .... 2 blankets 1 bottle ink. 3.00 .60 .25 1.00 1.15 3reams paper 10.25 5 brooms 2.60 2 bottles mucilage. 3,150 blank forms. 16 sheets blotting paper 27.50 1.00 .74 · 2 quires paper 1.00 2 spools thread .40 1 portfolio 1.75 100 sheets paper 1.24 500 blank envelopes. 2.50 57.78 .do H. S. McEroy Jose Gonzales Ramon Fontecilla. Envelopes, official 5.00 .do 2 benches. 4.00 Eduardo Martinez. 4 chairs.. 2.00 For use of schools at Jovellanos .do 3 reams paper $3.70 3 boxes pens. 2.05 30 pounds chalk 2.25 60 bottles ink. 5.00 4 brooms.. 1.60 36 sponges 2.40 17.00 ..do Do. Jose Apo. 2 brooms.. 1.00 148 school books 15.48 1 sponge.. .35 ream paper 2.00 1 box pens. 1.12 2 bottles ink. 1.00 20.95 ...do Do. Ramon Torre…. Ramon Fontecilla. 8 chairs. 4.00 do Do. 10 papers needles $0.88 48 bottles ink. 4.00 42 sponges. 3.13 3 brooms. 1.20 18 packages thread .35 4 ounces yarn .65 9 thimbles. .17 Pedro Gonzales. Mariano Garcia 3 reams paper 30 chalk 1 box pens. 4.50 1.20 .60 12 penholders .42 17.10 .do Do. 1 jar 1.50 .do Do. 2,000 blank forms. $3.00 2 boxes pens. 1.30 2 sheets blotting paper .45 4.75 Do. 296 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Teresa Enriquez.. R. Fontecilla 1 table. 30 brooms 18 buckets $4.82 For use of schools at Jovellanos. Disposed of by E. Gomez, mayor. $29.38 9.76 18 dusters 3.60 12 sponges .96 6 hinges 2.00 3 locks 3.00 48.70 R. Murillo 156 tin jugs 11.83 ..do Amelia Lozano Vidal Diaz 12 chairs. 13. 10 .do 은은​은 ​do 2 tables 10.70 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 125 benches. $375.00 28 blinds 92.00 7 large slates 21.00 16 racks 40.00 8 washstands 12.00 38 289 Do. 571.00 .do 15.20 ..do Do. 18.90 .do Do. $6.55 300 tin jugs 22.75 29.30 .do Do. 21 lime sacks 14.76 .do Do. 8 painted signs.. 48.00 .do Do. 2 penholders $0.40 672 memorandum books. 18.63 3 reams paper 9.30 96 inkstands.. 2.25 72 iron rings. 1 bottle ink. 6 boxes pens. 1 jar 3 brushes 1.44 1.25 3.35 75 .58 1 package pins .20 Spanish gold 38. 15 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 34.68 10 per cent. For use of schools at Union de Reyes. Disposed of by Leopoldo Dulzaides, mayor. 504 schoolbooks 12 inkstands. 17.95 .50 R. Fontecilla R. Fernandez. R. Murillo R. Fontecilla Vidal Diaz Francisco Trelles & Co 8 tables. 2 cabinets 12 brushes 36 towels 8 empty barrels. 9 wooden tanks. 18 basins. Minino Bros. Date. 14 1900. Mar. 13 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 297 Francisco Trelles & Co 13 Amezaga X. Garrace Mariano Campa Gutierrez & Gutierrez Domingo Diaz 12 penholders 1 broom Spanish silver .15 1.47 20.07 15.32 .do Do. Reduced to Spanish gold at 84 per cent, equal to $16.85; reduced to United States currency at the rate of 10 per cent. 5 reams paper 1,008 memorandum books. 4 boxes pens.. 7 pounds chalk. $22.50 23.25 2.40 .62 10 bottles ink.. 12.50 24 inkstands. 1.60 2 brooms .80 480 schoolbooks 33.05 96.72 Do. 1 broom .25 6 blank forms 1.80 156 schoolbooks 8.70 1 bucket. 60 1 pound cord 20 3 bottles ink. 3.75 6 pounds chalk .46 12 sponges .90 16.66 For use of schools at San Jose de las Disposed of by Domingo Fabio, Ramas. mayor. 3 bottles ink. 2.90 48 schoolbooks 7.00 10 pounds chalk. 80 12 sponges. 80 2 brooms. .40 1 bucket.. 60 12.50 .do Do. 317 schoolbooks 31. 17 4 sheets blotting paper .35 26 slates 1.75 31reams paper 5.60 144 memorandum books. 2.80 36 penholders .45 4 boxes pens.. 2.20 44.32 .do Do. 6 bottles ink. 5.70 2 buckets .80 1 pound cord .15 1 broom .20 432 memorandum books. 7.50 528 schoolbooks 43.20 4 boxes pens…….. 2.40 3 dusters. .70 12 sponges. .50 6 reams paper 5,20 298 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 13 Domingo Diaz 72 penholders 20 pounds chalk. $1.20 2.05 96 slates 5.40 $75.00 Amezaga & Garraus For use of schools at San Jose de las Disposed of by Domingo Fabio, mayor. Ramas. 446 schoolbooks 29.70 12 bottles ink... 15.00 2 boxes pens. 2.00 252 memorandum books. 17.00 2 dusters.. .40 1 bucket. 75 1 pound cord .20 4 brooms 1.00 24 sponges 2.00 20 pounds chalk 2.05 2 reams paper 4.90 75.00 ..do Do. Mariano Campa • 180 schoolbooks 16.37 24 memorandum books. .60 1 bucket. .65 12 sponges .96 12 bottles ink. 9.60 2 dusters.. .40 15 pounds chalk. 1.50 2 brooms .60 30.68 do Do. - Rafael Ramas Amezaga & Garraus 116 schoolbooks 7.80 .do Do. 4 bottles ink. 5.00 12 sponges. .90 4 pounds chalk. 40 1 broom .25 204 schoolbooks 16.30 1 bucket. .60 1 pound cord. .20 ream paper 1.35 25.00 .....do Mariano de la Campa Do. 3 bottles ink. 2.90 12 sponges. 54 schoolbooks 2 boxes pens. 2 dusters .85 6. 15 2.00 .60 12.50 do Do. Modesto Flores. 36 schoolbooks 3.36 7 bottles ink.. 6.30 1 vara oilcloth .57 Date. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 299 14 Ramon Leal. 48 memorandum books 6 penholders 2 boxes pens. 2 reams paper 1 basin 2 brooms 15 pounds chalk. 1 map 1.92 . 25 1.20 2.70 · 70 .50 1.50 4.74 19.00 .do Do. 1 quire paper .20 2 reams paper 6.79 6 pencils. 1 box pens. . 65 .29 67 schoolbooks 4.29 1 frame for slate. 3.00 24 penholders .40 1 bottle ink. .65 1 duster .50 6 sponges 35 1 pound chalk. .10 21.96 Francisco Flor. 354 schoolbooks 31.85 For use of schools at Mendez Capate. Disposed of by Joaquin Anchia, mayor. 2 bottles ink. 1.20 12 pens .15 1 box pens. .60 12 slates 1.20 35.00 F. Sanchez. For use of schools at Cuevitas. 64 schoolbooks 3.20 Disposed of by Adriano Garcia, mayor. 1 pound chalk. .20 1 bottle ink. 1.10 4.50 ..do Do. 128 schoolbooks 6.40 2 pounds chalk. .40 2 bottles ink. 2.20 9.00 .do Francisco Flor & Co Do. 294 schoolbooks 33.35 1 bottle ink. 60 25 pounds chalk. 75 12 penholders .25 34.95 .do 17 Jose Ribas Do. 120 memorandum books. 2.50 312 schoolbooks 27.60 3 pounds chalk. .14 20 bottles ink. 6.00 4 boxes pens.. 2.60 12 penholders .16 39.00 For use of schools at Carlos Rojas 16 Jose Alvitas 3 maps. Disposed of by Jose Antonio Sanches, mayor. 12.00 168 memorandum books. 3. 15 1 compass .80 12 slates 1.20 300 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of by Francisco D. Arguelles, mayor. Disposed of by Adriano Garcia, mayor. Disposed of by Casme de la Torriente, chief engineer. Jose Alvitas 8 sponges $0.80 7 dusters.. 6.00 246 schoolbooks 36.19 1 jar 1.60 1 drawing rule. 1.00 6 bottles ink 4. 25 2 buckets 1.00 3 brooms.. 60 12 tin jugs 1.08 3 boxes pens. 2.17 ream paper 2.25 4 brushes 2.70 · 3 basins. 1.50 $78.29 Carreno Bros 2 record books. 7.40 For use of schools at Maximo Gomez. For use of the municipality at Cuevitas Aguilera & Garcia. 4 hanks thread $0.60 42 dozen ax handles. 1.25 1 hatchet. 1.00 1 saw 1:50 1 oil lamp 2.50 1 box coal oil. 4.00 2 blocks 4.50 600 feet rope. 23.60 3 pieces boards 5.00 1 can paint. 1.50 1 brush .40 14 tin floats. 12.40 12 tin tubes. 4.00 1 metallic tape 4.00 66. 25 For use of public works at Cardenas Francisco Obeso. 1 broom .38 1 tin coal oil. 1.40 3 jugs. .30 Lorenzo Fuentes Jose Soler Jose Alvitas 1 duster 1 lamp.. .72 2.80 For use of public works 4.00 ..do 2 empty barrels. $3.00 1 can olive oil 3.88 6.88 do 1 inkstand.. .31 2 penholders .23 6 sheets blotting paper .08 200 envelopes. 61 Do. Do. Do. Date. 17 24 1900. Mar. 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 301 Disposed of by Enrique Gonzalez, mayor. 400 sheets paper 1.92 12 pencils... .46 1 box clips. .77 1 bottle ink. .38 1 box pens.. .28 1 rubber stamp 2.31 2 rubber erasers .61 2 bottles mucilage. 43 6 penholders 12 · • Benito Framil 2 bottles ink. 2 cans paint 1 screwdriver. 1 brush 2 basins 1 pound rope .77 9.28 do Do. .40 .30 .10 1.20 1.00 • 1 chimney.. .30 1 piece soap .50 2 lamps.. 4.20 3 bottles oil. 65 2 packages tags .20 1 tong 1.00 4 pounds wire .40 2 dishes. 1.00 25 pounds munition 2.50 4 bottles oils.. 1.49 1 ax .80 16.04 do Do. Rabel & Co Augustin C. Sancho - R. Molina. 3 tons coal. 27.00 ..do Do. 4 tin tubes. 50 pounds tar. 1 board 3 pounds paint 2.80 .do Do. $2.00 .60 .55 3.15 .do Do. Jose Alvitas 918 schoolbooks 74.45 500 sheets paper 5.00 · 48 bottles ink. 23.40 288 penholders 4.06 864 memorandum books. 16.20 13 boxes pens.. 6.98 10 maps. 43.70 173.79 For use of schools at Marxi Filomeno Zabaleta 24 buckets. 9.00 24 brooms 8.00 24 dusters 3.50 12 iron water coolers 32.00 1,408 tin jugs 47.75 48 sponges 12.00 112.25 do Do. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 32 benches 2 slates 198.00 2.00 200.00 Do. 21 302 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Carreno Bros T. Bea & Co. 2 record books. 122 tin jugs. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 250 books 1,968 towels. 25 maps. 54 slates 4 boxes pens. $19 63 3.86 17.65 $5.00 For use of the municipality of Santa | Disposed of by Fernando Calvo, Ana. 23.49 For use of schools at Roque ..do mayor. Disposed of by Enrique Ibarra, mayor. Do. .$104.85 16. 50 1.80 4 rubber stamps 8.20 4 bottles ink.. 1.60 80 penholders 1.70 12 sheets blotting paper 1.00 400 blank forms 2.80 4 portfolios 4.40 161 schoolbooks. 44.90 3 rules... 3.00 6 compasses 4.65 3 semicircles. 2.40 24 memorandum books. 2.50 8 inkstands.. 2.50 202.80 .do Do. Jose L. Valdirieso F. F. Lopez S. Lopez Forjo, Moreno & Co Pablo Urrechaga T. Bea & Co 2 lamps.. 2 clocks 9 cuspidors 16 hinges 8 locks. 8 hooks 2 gallons varnish 1 gallon turpentine. 5 cans paint 11 feet iron planks. 12 sheets sandpaper. 5 mats 48 sponges 6 water coolers 16 brooms.. 4 buckets 4 sprinklers. 50 racks 14.00 ..do Do. 72 schoolbooks. 7.80 .do Do. 16 dusters. 8.92 .do Do. 9 glass tumblers $3.78 6.50 15.50 3.60 29.38 .do Do. 1.00 3.85 .40 4.80 1.10 1.35 5. 15 .20 6.00 23.85 .do Do. 4.00 15.00 6.50 2.00 3,00 Date. 1900. Mar. 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 303 36 brushes 9.00 20 feet rope 3.36 6 basins. 2.16 48 tin jugs 4.50 49.52 do Do. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 278 schoolbooks. 14.35 1 rcam paper 1.35 1 box pens. .50 48 penholders. 1.60 1 box chalk. .50 4 sheets blotting paper 25 18.55 .do Do. Jose Maynoldi. 180 schoolbooks. 9.60 1 box chalk. .50 J. B. Valero Jose Milera.. Jose L. Valdinieso. Juan Pla Paulino Soles. 1 box pens. 4 signs 1 iron stand 7 empty barrels. 35 pieces boards. 184 schoolbooks .50 10.60 .do Do. 8.80 .do Do. 7.80 .do Do. 3.98 do Do. 22.42 .do Do. 15.70 .do • Do. 2 bottles ink 1.80 Do. Domingo Leanona 1 sulphate quinine.. $4.65 1 ounce antipyrin.. .80 4 ounces benzoate soda .50 pound iodide potash 2.00 8 ounces orange extract 1.05 6 ounces laudanum 70 12 ounces tincture aconite 60 1 ounce terpine 40 1 ounce puaujacol.. 50 1 pound glycerin 40 4 pounds perclorure iron. 20 1 tonic acid .. .80 pound Fowler liquor. .50 gallon wine 3.00 2 gallons alcohol. 2.50 3 bottles Scott's emulsion 1.50 2 pounds absorbent cotton 1.80 3 pounds boric acid 75 1 pounds latose .75 4 ounces latal 1.00 4 pounds vaseline 1.60 2 ounces iodoform. 90 2 ounces tremotine .60 4 ounces magueria. 1.15 1 pound sulphuric ether. 1.05 14 pounds tar. 1.10 144 wooden boxes 1.00 1 towel .60 1 ream paper 50 32.90 For use of the public dispensary at Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Matanzas, 29 304 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 29 Domingo Leanona. pound quinine.. $4.00 12 pounds sulphate loscl. pound ether. 65 40 2 ounces iodoform. 90 1 ounce antipyrin 4 ounces benzoate · 80 .50 2 ounces salol.. .50 2 ounces benzontol 35 8 ounces Fowler liquor. 50 1 pound carbolic acid pound iodine 2.00 pound bromure..... 50 1 pound chlorate .35 2 ounces metallic iodine. 1.00 8 ounces orange extract 1.25 2 pounds boric acid.. 50 1 pound medical gum 80 4 ounces chloroform. 35 2 bottles opodeldoc balsam. 2.00 1 gallon alcohol 1.25 1 gallon wine. 3.00 1 ounce caffeine .80 2 pounds vaseline 4 ounces Fellows's extract. 1 ounce chloral hydrate. 2 pounds absorbent cotton. 1.00 20 · 1.80 1.80 1 pound belladonna 1.25 2 pounds glycerin .95 500 corks.. .55 12 pounds sugar .65 ream paper 25 1 funnel 55 2,000 capsules. 3.00 8 ounces salicylate 1.80 1 duster .15 4 ounces ether. .20 4 ounces quinine.. 2.00 2 pounds vaseline .80 pound iodine potash. 2.00 4 ounces benzoatine.. .25 1 ounce antipyrin .80 $37.15 For use of the public dispensary at Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Matanzas. 6.05 io Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 305 11164—x x——20 For use of the rural guard of Corral | Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. and Vuedo at Matanzas. Item not further described. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 4 ounces carbolic acid. .20 4 ounces acetate.. .20 ..do 2 ounces tincture digitalis. .10 .do 8 ounces rum. .30 ..do 2 ounces iron carbonate 10 do 2 grains morphine. 20 • do 1 ounce antipyrin 1 ounce chloral. .80 .do .20 do 2.10 4 ounces antipyrin 2.36 pound iodide potash 2.00 pound bromure. .50 2 pounds medical gum 2.00 pound iron phosphate. 2.00 pound quinine... 4.00 1 ounce quinine.. 1.25 8 pounds soda .40 4 ounces iodoform. 1.80 4 pounds boric acid 1.00 2 ounces zinc oxide. .10 2 pounds absorbent cotton 1.80 1 box borated gauze 1.30 3 pounds vaseline 1.20 72 wooden boxes .80 2 pounds olive oil 35 1 pound ammonia. .40 1 can cod-liver oil 2.25 pound Fowler liquor .50 3 bottles opodeldoc balsam. 3.00 1 pound glycerin. 40 pound carbolic acid 40 12 ounces tolu extract. 1.95 5 ounces ether. .70 1 quart Gibert sirup 1.75 2 pounds bicarbonate soda .25 2 gallons wine. 6.00 ream paper .25 pound rum .30 2,000 capsules. 3.00 1 gallon alcohol 1.25 1 bottle Gibart sirup. 1.75 47.01 6 ounces sulphate quinine. 3.00 2 ounces tannin .20 2 pounds boric acid 50 4 ounces bromide. .25 pound iodide potash. 2.00 2 ounces antipyrin 1.60 4 ounces salol 1.00 1 ounce kirmes. .16 For use of the public dispensary at Matanzas. Do. 306 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. For use of the public dispensary at Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Matanzas. For use of the firemen's department at Matanzas. .do Do. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor, Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Mar. 29 Domingo Leanona 2 ounces benzoate pound codeina.. 4 ounces pepsin 2 ounces cabebis. 2 ounces zinc oxide 2 ounces iodoform. pound carbolic acid $0.25 3.50 1.40 30 .10 90 .40 1 pound glycerin .40 2 bottles opodeldoc. 2.00 1 bottle almond oil. .50 1 pound linseed .10 1 gallon alcohol 1.25 12 ounces tolu extract. 1.40 4 ounces laudanum .50 pound listernia 1.55 4 ounces salicylate .90 2 pounds Helmerich ointment 1.20 144 wooden boxes 1.50 1,500 capsules.. 2.25 250 corks .55 2 pounds cotton 2.05 1 soap .10 2 bottles cod-liver oil. 1.40 $33.21 30 Antonio B. Zanetti 2 bottles concentrated oil 2.86 2 iodoformes gauze. 3. 13 4 pounds permanganate lime. 2.93 8.92 Pedro Falcon. Juan Penate. Miret & Brother. Grass 14.20 Milk. 7.25 1 barrel potatoes. $3.38 1 barrel lard. 10.26 1 box vermicelli. 1.38 75 pounds black beans. 2.06 75 pounds white beans 3.94 75 pounds red beans. 4. 13 50 pounds Spanish beans. 3.00 50 pounds peas 2.00 50 pounds corn meal. 1.75 12 pounds bacon.. 25 pounds onions..... 1 string garlic 1.18 .63 .44 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 307 12 brooms 12 brushes... 1 can coal oil. 1 can olive oil 2.50 .88 1.64 2.69 1 box soap.. 4.95 Spanish gold 46.81 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 42.74 91 per cent. For use of the municipal asylum for Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. children at Matanzas. 1 barrel potatoes $3.38 2 boxes soap. 9.40 1 can olive oil 2.42 725 pounds white beans 11.82 50 pounds Spanish beans 3.00 2 barrels corn meal. 1.70 25 pounds onions .75 1 box vermicelli. 1.44 12 pounds starch .88 12 brooms 2.50 Spanish gold 37.29 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 9 per cent. 1 barrel potatoes. $3.25 1 box vermicelli. 1.38 Do. 34.05 1 can coal oil. 1.70 675 pounds black beans 10.13 50 pounds Spanish beans 3.50 25 pounds onions. 75 1 string garlic .41 2 boxes soap.. 9.40 6 brooms 1.90 6 brushes 5.63 Spanish gold 38.05 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 9 per cent.. 34.74 do Do. 1 box soap.... 6.16 .do Do. 1 barrel potatoes $3.25 50 pounds white beans 2.63 25 pounds red beans... 1.38 25 pounds black beans. 69 12 pounds starch 12 brooms.. 1 demijohn vinegar 25 pounds onions. 1 box soap. • · 88 3.00 1.00 .75 5.10 Spanish gold 18.68 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 17.06 .do Do. 9 per cent. 50 pounds peas $1.88 308 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Miret & Brother. 50 pounds lard $4.75 2 barrels potatoes. 6.76 50 pounds Spanish beans. 3.00 150 pounds white beans 6.63 50 pounds onions 1.50 50 pounds peppers. .20 12 brooms 6 brushes 100 pounds soap 2.41 .45 T. Bea & Co. 5.40 1 tin coal oil. 3.45 Spanish gold 36.43 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of $33.26 9 per cent. For use of the municipal asylum for Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. children at Matanzas. 1 barrel lard. $10.35 1 barrel potatoes. 3.38 50 pounds bacon. 4.76 175 pounds white beans 8.07 50 pounds onions 1.25 50 pounds peas 2.00 1 box soap.... 4.65 2 strings garlic .88 4 pounds peppers. 1 can olive oil 1 box vermicelli. 1 can coal oil. 144 boxes matches. 2 brushes .36 2.69 1.54 3.27 .75 1.75 1 box codfish 8.80 Spanish gold 54.50 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 49.77 ..do Do. 9 per cent. 1 barrel potatoes. $3.25 150 pounds white beans 7.00 50 pounds onions. 1.25 1 box soap.. 4.36 12 brooms 3.75 Spanish gold 19. 61 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 17.90 .do Do. 9 per cent. 5 boxes crackers. $6.25 50 pounds nuts 5.00 Date. 1900. Mar. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 309 50 pounds almonds. 6.00 1 barrel potatoes.. 3.25 1 box soap 4.00 1 can coal oil 1.70 1 box vermicelli. 1.38 225 pounds red beans. 10.49 1 demijohn rum.. 1.00 6 brooms 1.63 25 pounds onions 63 1 string garlic 1 pound peppers. 37 .35 42.05 Do. Disposition not specified; neither the quantity. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Jose Perez Ernesto Triolet. 4 bottles alcohol. Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 9 per cent. Ernesto Triolet. 2 pounds tea. 1 pound vaseline 3 cakes tar soap • 16 ounces vaseline. 2 ounces magnesia 44 coffins 38.39 Do. $1.35 .40 .75 1.20 3.70 .do Do. .40 .do Do. 82.50 For use of sanitary service of the Do. municipality of Matanzas. 44 coffins 82.28 .do Do. 2 glass bottles $0.80 .80 1.60 1 bottle creoline. .80 888 .do Do. do Do 1 pound boric acid $0.20 4 ounces iodoform 1.50 2 ounces vaseline. .10 1 soap .10 1 pound boric acid .20 4 ounces iodoform 1.50 3.60 ..do Medicines 2.38 ...do pound quinine. 2 pounds potash. 1 pound bromure. $4.00 .do .70 do Do. 1.00 .do Do. 1 pound glycerin .40 ..do Do. 1 pound iodide.. 4.00 .do Do. 1 pound anthea powder .40 ..do Do. 1 pound alum powder. .10 .do Do. 3 pounds vaseline 1.20 do Do. 1 pound muriatic tincture. .75 ..do Do. 1 bottle oil .35 ..do Do. 2 pounds bicarbonate soda .20 For use at the public dispensary at Do. Pueblo Nuevo, Matanzas. 예 ​예 ​예 ​pound iron solution 1.00 .do Do. pound antipyrin 2.00 do Do. pound magnesia 1.40 .do Do. 310 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Ernesto Triolet. 6 ounces extract quinine.. pound iodine $1.35 For use at the public dispensary at Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Pueblo Nuevo, Matanzas. 1.25 ..do Do. 1 gallon alcohol .95 .do Do. 1 gallon wine 2.50 ..do Do. 1 gallon cod-liver oil 2.25 do Do. 124 pounds white sugar .75 do Do. 12 pounds soda .63 .do Do. 6 boxes seidlitz powders. 2.25 .do Do. 2,500 capsules.. 5.75 .do Do. pound bisulphate quinine. 4.75 .do Do. 1 pound soda .80 .do Do. 1 pound iodide 4.00 .do Do. 1 pound Daspaquier solution 1.60 do Do. 2 pounds glycerin. 90 .do Do. • 1 pound orange extract .65 do Do. 8 ounces iodoform 2.30 ..do Do. 4 ounces pepsin 1.25 .do Do. 2 pounds cotton 2.00 .do Do. 1 box gauze .75 .do Do. 1 gallon alcohol .75 do Do. 1 gallon wine 2.50 .do Do. 1 gallon cod-liver oil 2.25 do Do. 8 ounces salol 1.20 .do Do. 3 pounds vaseline 1.20 .do Do. 100 wooden boxes .75 do Do. 2 reams paper.. 1.00 do Do. 121 pounds sugar .. .75 do Do. 3 pounds carbonate lime 1.56 do Do. 2,000 capsules. 3.25 .do Do. 12 pounds sulphate soda. 1.30 ..do Do. 250 grains muriatic tincture. .40 .do Do. 50 Lemonsin wafers 15 do Do. pound potash .20 do Do. • pound rhubarḥ ream paper 24 quires paper Medicines .25 do Do. • .45 ..do 75 .do $72.89 2.75 5 bottles alcohol.. 1.25 do 50 drops biclorure.. .70 ..do Do. Do. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Description and quantity not speci- fied. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Do. 12 ounces laudanum. $2.37 Date. 1900. Mar. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 311 Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Description and quantity not speci- fied. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. 20 pounds vaseline: 2.03 2 pounds mercurial ointment 1.60 6.00 For use at dispensary at Camarioca.. Do. 1 pound creoline 1.52 10 pounds sulphate copper 1.00 2.52 Medicines 2.93 For relief of the poor at Matanzas. ..do Do. 2 pounds rhubarb. $3.00 1 pound iodide potash. 4.00 1 pound hidrofile cotton 1.00 2 pounds vaseline 1.75 1 pound quinine.. 8.00 pound iodoform pound bezonastal. pound antipyrin.. 3.00 1.35 2.00 2 gallons wine 2.50 12 pounds sugar. 1.05 5 bottles cod-liver oil 2.25 3,000 capsules.. 3.00 2 reams paper. 1.45 pound quinine. 4. 25 1 pounds glycerin. 2 pounds orange extract pound pepsin 5.00 2.00 2.10 12 boxes seidlitz powders 4.50 1 gallon cod-liver oil 2.25 1 pound cotton absorbent. 1.00 1 pound iodine. 4.00 12 pounds sulphate quinine.. 5.00 3 ounces muriatic tincture. .18 64.63 ...do A. Solaun & Co Paulino Soles. 1 sack flour. 8 bales hay 14.40 1,440 pounds bran 26.58 496 pounds corn 6.00 6.00 52.98 For use of the fire department at Matanzas. Do. 400 blank forms 5.50 1 box pens. .50 A. Solaun & Co 1 book • 1 bottle ink. 1 box clips. 1 sack bran bale hay 1,345 pounds bran 696 pounds corn 11 bales hay 1.50 20 .32 8.02 .do Do. 3.00 1.60 21.83 8.40 • ► 17.60 52.43 Do. 312 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by M. S. Trelles, treasurer of finance and disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 30 Juan Penate. S. E. Leacuona. Antonio B. Zanetti Juan P. Andebaye. Diego Guerra Total Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. For use of the fire department at Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Matanzas. Quantity not specified. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Do. Do. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor. Quantity not specified. Milk $7.25 2 horses. 232.11 .do 2 pounds medical cotton 14 pieces leather. Grass 3.38 do 12.66 .do 14.20 .do 6, 176.00 [Personal property purchased by Maj. George S. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 15 Horace Ingersoll 15,000 pounds oats. $248.25 2,000 pounds bran 21,506 pounds hay 26.90 265.06 $540. 21 24 Manuel Navarro. 27 large stones. For maintenance of the animals, de- partment of street cleaning and sanitation. 24.30 Used in constructing sea wall and dock for garbage lighters, depart- ment of street cleaning and sanita- tion. Use of department of street cleaning and sanitation. 28❘ Eusebio Balido 111,644 pounds lime. 245.62 31 T. Bea & C 100 pounds iron in bars. $3.75 169 feet round iron 2.21 2 pounds heavy copper wire. 60 5 gallons harness oil. 4.50 12 whitewash brushes 2.25 50 feet rope. 2.08 1 round-pointed shovel .75 4 blacksmiths' chisels 5.00 4 pounds sienna paint.. 1.20 10 gallons refined oil 3.00 12 feet hose. 3.50 12 picks.. 10.00 14 shovels 10.50 15 pounds cotton waste. 1.50 10 pounds soda 1.50 1 sack forge coal 1.00 200 pounds iron in bars. 7.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 313 1 rasp. 12 sponges .75 1.00 62.59 For use of department of street clean- ing and sanitation, in blacksmith shop, in canal, and on tug used in towing garbage lighters. 115.92 Used in constructing garbage lighters dock, department of street clean- ing and sanitation. 493.30 Used in constructing sea-wall and dock for garbage lighters. For repairing odorless excavator and tug used in towing garbage lighters. For tug used in towing garbage light- ers, department of street cleaning and sanitation. Jose Zabala. 4,834 feet lumber Ramon C. Candal 553 cubic yards small stone.. 118 large stones $387.10 106.20 Garcia & Mon 4 sets clamp hose. 4.00 2 pipe covers and 1 tee 1.25 3 small iron bolts.. 4.50 9 iron rings. .75 3 sets journal bearings 6.00 16.50 Matanzas Water Works 44,616 gallons water 13.38 Frank Breckinridge Field.. 5 gallons benzine. $1.50 2 gallons varnish. 3.00 Jose Ojeda. 5 large poles.. 4.50 3.88 Luis Loper Domingo Rodriguez. 8,304 pounds "Guinea" grass 2 connecting rods Jose Taltabull Material. Abelardo Caneda.. Luis Lopez.... F. Echeverria & Co 50 ferrules. 24.90 24.00 12.00 For propelling lighter for dumping garbage, department of street clean- ing and sanitation. For the animals of department of street cleaning and sanitation. For pumps of odorless excavator, de- partment of street cleaning and sanitation. For repairing tank and constructing ice box for garbage lighters, depart- ment of street cleaning and sanita- tion. 25.00 For repairing boiler of tug used in towing garbage lighters. 21.38 For animals of department of street cleaning and sanitation. Class and quantity of material not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. 7,128 pounds "Guinea" grass. 40 pounds iron. $1.50 40 washers. 12 screws.. 3 hammer handles. 23 spokes .75 11.50 2 fires... 3.00 2 blocks for brakes. 2.50 3 pounds steel. 60 6 pounds iron, 1 pipe connection. 30 OKAPASA. 25 90 21.30 For repairing carts of department of street cleaning and sanitation. 314 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George S. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Antonio B. Zanetti 2 gallons alcohol. $2.50 14 pounds Gentian powder. .55 2 pounds camphor. 1.40 2 pounds calomel.. 3.00 $7.45 J. Lombardo & Co. Paulino Soles. 5 gallons machine oil. 2.75 For the animals of the department of street cleaning and sanitation. For department of street cleaning and sanitation. 2 blank books. 2.50 250 blank forms.. 4.00 6.50 .do Santiago Alegria 25 pounds white paint. 3.50 4 lamp wicks.. 1.00 4.50 ..do Francisco Perez Material 10.00 For tug used in towing garbage light- ers, department of street cleaning and sanitation. Total 1,679.98 Class and quantity of the material purchased not specified. Labor in- cluded in amount of bill. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Samuel D. Rockenbach, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 100 posts. 215 cart loads stone. Used in constructing stockade at Yara Specific use not more definitely stated. Vira, Manzanillo, Cuba. "Sanita- $125.00 tion.” 172.00 ..do Do. 170 cart loads stone. 136.00 ....do Do. 4 cans kerosene oil 7.20 Rural guard and administration Do. 4 hoes 2.40 For use in the construction of roads in and around Baycemo. 8 bolts with nuts and washers 119.00 Public works, ports and harbors Do. 4 Wheeler wheels 166.00 .do Do. 1900. Mar. 31 Belesaris Ramiriz Joaquin Codura Francisco B. Bertrop Francisco Sanchez Jose M. Capot E. Aragon Kilbourne & Jacobs Manu- facturing Company. A. Porras B Worthington Pumping En- gine Company. Gilberta Perea. J. R. Soles & Co. 10 shower baths 1 pump, complete 4 tanks, complete. 3,867 feet lumber 21.00 Installed for use in barracks, Manza- nillo, Cuba. 110.00 For water supply to post at Manza- nillo, Cuba. 100.00 131.14 Used as lavatories for United States troops, Manzanillo, Cuba. Labor included in amount of bill. Used in constructing barracks and quarters, Manzanillo, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 315 Public works, ports and harbors Specific use not more definitely stated. .do 1.65 For use in customs office, Manzanillo, Cuba. ..do ..do For use in the construction of barracks and quarters, Manzanillo, Cuba. For use in lighting quarters of rural guard at Bayamo, Canto Jiqueiro, Varres, Cuba. For use of disbursing officer at Man- zanillo, Cuba. .do 342 feet lumber. Remegos Forescia Salusticius Gonzalez. 6 bottles paste 1 paper fastener 2 penholders 6 pencils... 1 liter ink 1 box pens.. 1 inkstand. 20 barrels lime. 12.16 20.00 $0.60 60 .20 .25 1.00 60 50 ream writing paper. 1.50 ream writing paper. 1.75 1 ream writing paper. 2.00 8 sheets blotting paper. .80 1 bottle ink. 25 2 portfolios 50 1 blank book 1.40 2 bottles paste .20 6 pencils.. .25 200 envelopes. 1.00 1 lamp. 1.75 13.50 Beattie & Co. 310 pounds ice. 3.87 Ramon Lazo. 100 bricks.. 1.40 Francisco Sanchez 4 cans kerosene oil 7.20 Federico Bauridel & Co.... 1,000 blank forms 1 box pens. $1.80 .50 2.30 Donatilo Iarme. Miguel Minez 500 blank forms 1.50 1 galvanized-iron hook. $1.35 23 pounds rope 3.22 75 pounds nails. 4.50 115 pounds iron plate. 4.60 7 screws and nuts .84 8 screws 3.36 3 pounds bar steel. 54 2 pounds white paint. 40 bottle turpentine. 10 bottle burnt oil. 10 3 pounds white paint. 45 bottle burnt oil. .10 bottle turpentine .05 3 screws 1.14 30 washers. .23 4 screws 3.00 2 screws .46 15 pounds screws 1.80 316 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Samuel D. Rockenbach, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 31 Miguel Minez Total 2 screws Articles. 8 pounds white paint. bottle turpentine. bottle burnt oil 1 lock and chain 4 pairs hinges Paid. Disposition and use. $0.60 1.20 .10 .10 $28.24 Public works, ports and harbors .90 1.60 2.50 Barracks and quarters. 1, 184.06 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George Le Roy Brown, Tenth United States Infantry, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 9 30 13 1900. Mar. 31 M. Mestre Carlos J. Finjillo M. Mestre. Victor Salcines. Total 2 blank books $3.50 For use in office of captain of the port, Cienfuegos, Cuba. 1 tape measure, 24 varas. 8.00 1,000 blank forms.. 5.50 4 lanterns $3.60 1 can petroleum 2.00 5.60 ...do ..do Used in connection with the customs Specific use not more definitely stated. service, Cienfuegos. 22.60 [Personal property purchased by Henry Page, acting collector of customs and disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Iriarte & Bro. Corrales & Co. Vicente Rodriguez & Co. Total 1 can mineral oil 2 lamp wicks 25 packages toilet paper. 1 electric-lamp bulb.. $2.00 .05 $2.05 For use at the custom-house at Neu- vitas. 1.50 .do .45 ..do 4.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 317 [Personal property purchased by Maj. George Le Roy Brown, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs and disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month 1900. Mar. of March, 1900.] Castillo & Co 2 cases mineral oil. $7.02 For use of custom-house office Ice 4.48 .do Quantity purchased not specified. V. Salcines 6 brooms, 6 sponges 2.75 .do 2 D. Nazabal 3 tons coal. 24.00 For use aboard launch Sue. 13 V. Salcines 2 gallons cocoanut oil $1.60 2 gallons engine oil 1.20 2 brooms .70 1 can metal polish. .45 10 pounds cotton waste. 1.20 1 bath brick .10 5 pounds soap .35 5.60 1 punch 1 ball marlin 24 thimbles. 2 screw eyes 2 blocks 1 palm.. · .60 .25 2.50 .80 20 25 2 hooks. 60 1 hank cord 40 2 yards canvas 50 · 4 screws 1.20 3 galvanized iron hooks 1.20 4 blocks 2.20 132 22 19 Ramon Riquelme Felipe Gutierrez & Co 13 27 | D. G. Clark Emilio Orrego 13 Jose Llevio 3 iron doors. 10.70 250.00 ..do Repairs to custom-house 9 panes of glass. 5.20 .do 2 axle trees, 3 screws, 4 pedestals $36.00 1 iron handle. 1.75 37.75 .do 1 shower. 2.50 .do 1 wheelbarrow $12.00 5 gallons turpentine. 4. 25 4 pounds nails. .40 1 nipple 5 pounds oakum. .15 .50 2 packages tacks .80 4 pounds nails... .40 5 packages nails. 1.00 56 pounds iron pipe 4.48 1 valve 1.00 7 feet brass chain .70 288 screws 1.20 1 gallon varnish. 3.00 5 gallons linseed oil 4.18 318 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George Le Roy Brown, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs and disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 13 Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Jose Llevio. 50 pounds wire nails 5 locks. $2.50 3.75 $40.31 Repairs to custom-house 40 pounds insulators. 4.00 24 pounds insulators. 2.40 3 locks. 2.25 6 drawer pulls. .15 1 tin paint. 1.00 1 tin paint. .40 2 brushes .40 5 gallons linseed oil 4.50 4 screws 20 2 packages nails. .40 2 sheaves 2.70 2 steel pins .20 1 sheet iron. 1.13 1 pound copper nails .30 1 hoe .50 3 hoe handles 75 1 rake .80 1 keg nails. 5.50 274 feet iron 21.40 48.98 21 31 R. H. McCrudden M. Mestro 1 dictionary ..do 18.00 For use in custom-house office 20 paper pads. $6.50 1,000 blank forms. 22.00 28.50 .do 28 2808 10 ..do 1,000 blank forms. 7.00 ..do D. A. Tower 10,000 blank forms. 15.00 .do 72 marking crayons $1.20 288 pencils.. 7.00 1 box labels 38 36 blank books 2.25 5 gross bands 3.50 12 erasers .35 100 sheets carbon paper 2.00 ... 24 bottles ink. 15.00 31.68 Discount 9.86 21.82 do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 319 13 loads soil 7 carts sand 10.40 | For filling lot at custom-house 7.00 ...do 547.01 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William L. Pitcher, Eighth United States Infantry, supervisor of police, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 12 16 V. Llovena V. Lleranda Total 1900. Mar. 24 Benito Alvarez & Co 2 stepladders 2 brooms 6 lamps. 3 handles. $6.75 15.00 3.00 .75 12 fiber brushes. 3.25 12 buckets. 4.75 6 shovels. 5.00 3 pounds metal paste. 1.35 5 pounds emery paper. .50 31 wire beds 64.56 6 spittoons. 2.50 2 monkey wrenches 3.50 2 currycombs. .50 1 clipping machine. 2.25 2 horse brushes. 1.00 6 pounds paint .60 1 gallon copal varnish. 1.75 1 gallon turpentine .85 3 paint brushes. .75 2 cans white paint. 3.50 1 can green paint.. 1.00 1 gallon oil .80 2 iron horse hooks. 1.80 2 bottles horse grease. 1.50 1 gas lighter.. .60 7 hanging hooks. 3.60 2 pairs horse clippers. 1.00 $132.41 Juan Avila 6 chairs.. 9.00 M. Carranza 1 Hall's safe 65.00 P. P. Elejalde & Co. 2 revolving chairs 1 hatrack $20.00 5.00 25.00 Alvarez, Valdez & Gutierrez. 26 blue dresses. 45.50 12 towels. 4.00 26 pillow cases. 9.10 13 pillows. 7.80 13 blankets 19.50 85,90 .do For use at the vivac at Habana, Cuba. ...do .do 320 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William L. Pitcher, Eighth United States Infantry, supervisor of police, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 24 | Lopez & Albarino Total 43 hatracks. 1 washstand 2 tables. 3 benches. • 2 gun racks Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. $51.00 7.50 8.00 7.00 12.50 $86.00 For use at the vivac at Habana, Cuba. 403.31 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, account office of the treasurer for the island of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 3 The New Ice Manufactur- ing Co. Ice 5 LO Solana & Co 12 sheets blotting paper $5.60 Office of the treasurer of the island of Used and disposed of by Maj. Eugene F. Cuba, Habana, Cuba. .96 .do Ladd, quartermaster, U. S. Volun- teers, treasurer for the island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba; quantity purchased not specified. Used and disposed of by Maj. Eugene F. Ladd, quartermaster, U. S. Volun- teers, treasurer for the island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba. 6 M. Pulido. 3,000 envelopes 10,406 blank forms. 9 Rambla & Bouza 4 rubber stamps M. Ruiz & Co 7,300 blank forms. 14 W. D. Bourne $17.75 85.75 103.50 ...do Do. 3.00 .do Do. 83.75 ..do Do. John B. Parker 2 numbering machines. 2 dating machines. 96 file cases. $24.00 · 19.00 43.00 .do Do. 76.80 72 penholders 10.80 144 lead pencils 6.00 6 inkstands. 3.00 2 office desks 70.00 1 bookkeeper's desk. 30.00 2 wastepaper baskets 1.00 2 cuspidors. 1.50 1 check punch 20.00 219.10 ..do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 321 1 Japanese screen 9.50 468.41 ..do Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 9 Eusibio Valle. 140 sacks lime $77.00 Used in repairing orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. | 30 J. Borbolla.. Total 11164—x x————21 Supplied at civil hospital, Cienfuegos. Used in repairing orphan asylum, Cienfuegos. ..do 315. 77 7.39 .do Used in repairing orphan asylum, Cienfuegos, as posts for fence. Supplied at civil hospital, Cienfuegos. ....do Used as posts for fence at orphan asylum. Used in connection with sanitation Specific use not more definitely stated. department. .do Used in repairing orphan asylum Do. Repair and improvement of the F farm ditch. .do Garcia & Albuerne 3 carloads sand. $1.65 6 sacks lime 2.82 1 tierce quicklime. 1.95 4,450 bricks. 64.08 20 carloads stone 18.00 10 railway sleepers 3.10 91.60 ..do A. F. Cabada. 986 bottles milk. 98.65 Garriga & Figueras. 9,994 feet lumber $240.65 13 carloads sand. 8.45 1 barrel plaster paris 5.00 ..do 46 yards "jigui" lumber 57.92 15 pieces lumber. 3.75 Antonio Aryona. 51 pounds fresh beef. 10 Manuel Gonzalez.. 2,367 bottles milk. 236.70 Branch of Castano & Co. Belisario Valero.. Eduardo Saniz Carlos Tryillo H. W. Klittke & Co 14 Alaswaga & Sota 27 pieces lumber.. 3 blank-book forms. 5.40 3.00 61 cubic yards stone. 65,27 ..do 200 barrels cement. 729.25 .do 30 barrels cement. 145.00 4 packages wire nails $0.24 27 pounds nails.. 1.38 do 4 kegs nails. 17.50 .do 6 feet wire screen .80 .do 1 hoe, 1 hoe handle .70 .do 2 pounds hemp. .40 .do 1 grindstone.. 1.92 .do 6 sheets flint paper .10 do 6 packages brads .60 .do 12 whitewash brushes 4.50 .do 1 pipe faucet. 2.50 .do 14 pairs hinges 1.60 .do 3 foot bolts .27 do 1 chain .15 do 322 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 14 Alaswaga & Sota 1 door lock 122 screws 1900. George A. Allen P. P. El Ejalde & Co 17 19 23 22 Garriga & Figueras. Jose L. Fontela. F. Forres & Co.. 2 packages screws $0.50 Used in repairing orphan asylum · 75 .do 3.28 .do 90 pounds iron bars 2.83 .do 1 pair brass hinges .20 .do 1 can tar... 1.50 do 12 nuts .30 .do Nuts... .05 .do Quantity not specified. 65 cubic yards hard stone $42.04 107.25 6 chairs. $9.00 Used in connection with sanitation Repair and improvement F farm department. ditch. 3 revolving chairs 24.00 3 desks 71.00 1 letterpress 9.00 113.00 2,200 feet lumber. 67.65 ..do Used in the office of the sanitation department. 34 tons sand 30.60 do Do. Do. 2 reams writing paper. $8.50 Stationery and sundries for use at orphan asylum, Cienfuegos. 132 schoolbooks 5.70 do 4 bottles ink. 1.00 .do 72 writing books. 1.50 .do 1 box chalk 1 notebook 20 .do 20 do 50 envelopes. 40 do 1 pencil sharpener. .20 do 12 slates .80 do 1,728 buttons 5.50 do 24 combs 2.50 do 24 knitting needles. 60 .do Invoice paper .20 .do 27.30 .do Quantity not stated. 1 round table. 6. 20 Furniture used at orphan asylum, Cienfuegos. 1 hide leather $7.65 1 package yarn. 5 pairs shoes. .72 4.37 12.74 Used at the orphan asylum 10 iron tees 60 4 iron elbows.. .26 4 iron crosses .54 9 gas cocks complete 4.05 Reigoser Moveira. Pedro Rosello Carlos J. Tryillo PERSONAL PROPERTY. 323 9 pipe plugs .36 262 pounds iron pipe 16.60 22.41 ..do Eugenio Allende H. W. Klittke & Co. 5374 pounds corn flour 12.90 ..do 2 skeins hemp $0.70 .do 1 bottle ink... .50 .do 1 door lock 1.50 .do 28 pounds nails. 2.53 .do 9 pairs hinges 1.80 .do 2 floor brushes complete 3.00 .do 1 iron pulley .30 .do 24 pounds rope .50 .do 2 70-pound boilers 5.60 .do 2 boxes clothespins.. 3.00 ..do 2 large earthen jars 9.00 .do 10 pounds galvanized wire 1.00 .do 2 dusters .65 .do 12 sponges. 1.20 do 12 comb brushes 1.20 .do 5 buckets 4.75 .do 84 pencils. 1.75 .do 1 box chalk .20 .do 108 slates 4.50 .do 72 writing books 1.63 .do 1 box crayons .35 .do 1 pound glue .25 do 1 wheelbarrow 4.50 .do 4 varas wire screens 2.40 .do 2 pounds red ocher paint. .10 .do 1 large chamber pot.. 2.00 .do 38 basins.. 11.08 do 2 endless screws .20 .do 1 small iron furnance .34 .do 1 large iron furnace.. 1.75 .do 2 door pulls. .40 .do 4 bolts .70 .do 12 enameled plates. 1.75 do 1 ladle.. .10 do 2 schoolbooks 1.00 .do Paper.. .10 .do Hooks 10 .do Copper tacks .20 .do Spanish silver 72.63 Reduced to U.S. currency 57.18 Castillo & Co 430 pounds lard $36.55 1,691 pounds rice 48.56 13 cases condensed milk. 68.25 8 boxes vermicelli. 13.00 331 pounds starch 28.13 487 pound rice. 13.88 2 barrels potatoes 8.50 Quantity not stated. Do. Do. 324 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Used at the orphan asylum. Used by sanitation department, Cienfuegos. Mar. 22 Castillo & Co. 1 box mineral oil. 5 boxes soap. $3.25 21.75 6 strings garlic 3.00 1 box candles. 2.75 72 boxes matches. .50 133 pounds coffee. 22. 61 1 sack salt 2.25 12 pounds washing blue 1.08 24 brooms 6.41 100 pounds onions 3.75 331 pounds white beans 19.61 3 empty sacks .30 304. 13 3 per cent discount, $300.67 9.00 Spanish gold 295.13 Reduced to U. S. currency George A. Allen 1,029 cubic yards stone $268.27 1,697.85 Jose Pryol & Co 56 sacks coal. $30.80 31 cords wood 14.00 44.80 3 per cent discount. 1.34 Spanish gold 43.46 Reduced to U. S. currency 39.51 Lazaro Solano 24 wire beds $62.40 10 pieces wire cloth 10.00 Used in the orphan asylum at Cien- fuegos. .do Used in the orphan asylum at Cien- Labor included in bill. fuegos; used as mattresses. Used in the orphan asylum at Cien- fuegos. Villanueva,Rangel & Novoa 71 boys' overcoats 72.40 44. 45 Planasi Cornejo 1 box vermicelli. 532 pounds rice $1.58 15. 19 108 cans milk. 11.14 50 pounds red beans 5.85 2 barrels potatoes. 7.88 6 pounds candles.. 12 boxes matches 100 pounds starch .70 .18 · 8.10 50.62 do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 2235 Beito & Bro. The Cienfuegos Coal Co Antonio Tomas. Successors to Bluhine & Co. Guillermo 9,325 rations bread 4 tons coal.. 40 pounds absorbent cotton 20 pounds absorbent cotton 6 boxes vichy pastilles 2 pounds fluid extract quinine. 2 ounces fluid extract aconite. 2 ounces fluid extract opium.. 1 pound fluid extract cubeb.. 1 pound fluid extract orange. 1 ounce fluid extract juniper.. ounce fluid extract ammone 1 ounce Canadian balsam 2 pounds Adrian's chloroform. 2 pounds shavings hartshorn.. .do 254.32 | Used in the civil hospital, Cienfuegos. 28.00 38.00 .do - 19.00 .do $1.25 5.00 .42 1.50 1.75 1.50 .10 .20 20 4.50 .50 2 ounces timol.. 1.35 2 reams paper .80 5 pounds benzoid soda 7.20 144 empty pasteboard boxes. 2.00 3 steel spatulas .90 1 blank book 3.00 21 pounds cod-liver oil 5.05 1 box wafers.. 1.50 2 pounds oxalic acid . .50 3 pounds bicarbonate soda .15 4 pounds bromide potash.. 3.60 24 ounces salol. 2.40 11 rolls corn plaster 10.08 4 pounds sulphuric ether. 2.55 500 bottle corks. 1.35 3 flasks drainage tubes 2.25 8 pounds subnitrate bismuth. 15.60 4 ounces acetate potash .15 2 grains oxy-ammonia tubes 50 1 pound hydrate chloral 2.00 1 pound iodide potash. 4.00 2 pounds powdered gum arabic 1.80 1 ounce valerianate ammonia.. .30 11 ounces citrate caffeine.. 11.00 12 pounds sulphate soda. 1.25 11 boxes iodoform gauze. 7.50 1 bottle ammonia .30 2 pounds iodoform 10.00 12 glass syringes... 60 24 droppers. 1.20 1 ounce sandal essence 40 5 fountain syringes... 5.00 4 clinical thermometers. 3.00 4 hypodermic syringes 18.00 1 ounce salicylate soda 1.30 2 ounces tincture juniper .20 326 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 22 Successors to Guillermo Bluhine & Co. 2 pounds sulphur flowers. $0.10 1 ounce aristol.. 2.50 1 pound chlorate potash. .30 12 pounds boric acid. 1.80 10 ounces antipyrine 3.40 12 sheets filtering paper .25 6 pounds filtering paper. 10 pounds creoline. 1 pound citric acid 1 pound sweet spirits niter 6 kilos nitric acid. 44 pounds antiseptic cotton 1 ounce lisol. 1.80 4.00 .70 1.00 3.60 · 37.20 .50 1 pound Lambert's listerine. 1.00 2 ounces vegetable creosote .31 6 pounds barley .48 10 pounds carbonate potash 1.30 1 ream wrapping paper... .40 144 empty flasks 4.25 1 ounce medical oil .25 3 graduates. 2.85 2 ounces salicylate magnesia. 90 4 ounces benzoic acid 80 2 pounds powdered borax 40 2 pounds wheat starch .24 1 can almond oil. 1.20 2 ounces powdered digitalis. .15 4 ounces sulphate potash.. .10 8 ounces lactate strontium 3.00 2 bottles Wintersmith's wine. 1.47 6 boxes empty capsules .60 1 ounce terpinol. .45 89 assorted porcelain jars 3.89 4 ounces metallic iodine.. 1.12 2 ounces bromohydrate quinine.. 1.50 10 pounds carbolic acid 5.00 234.51 6 per cent discount. 14.07 Spanish gold 220.44 J. Forres & Co. Reduced to U. S. currency. 500 envelopes.. $200. 40 | Used in the civil hospital, Cienfuegos. $3.00 1 box pens.. .75 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 327 Used in civil hospital, Cienfuegos.. Used in the orphan asylum at Cien- 1 liter ink 1.00 2 reams writing paper. 10.00 2 blank books 3.75 2 bath brushes. 6.00 1 box paper fasteners .50 12 cakes soap 1.00 12 nail brushes 6.50 2 copy books 2 spools thread 1 paper needles Spanish gold 5.00 80 .10 38.40 Reduced to U. S. currency. 34.90 ..do · Castillo & Co 14 pounds potatoes $59.50 8 boxes vermicelli. 12.63 300 pounds bacon 31.88 250 pounds jerked beef. 29.50 400 pounds onions. 14.50 12 strings garlic 6.00 448 pounds Spanish beans. 29.12 589 pounds coffee.. 106.02 2 pounds saffron. 14.00 2,471 pounds rice 70.33 8 boxes mineral oil. 1,216 pounds sugar 31.75 52.02 440 pounds lard 44.00 2 boxes codfish 21.00 2 boxes olive oil 20.50 4 boxes soap. 19.50 pipe "Jerez" wine 78.00 24 brooms 6.50 362 dozen pens 18.10 1 demijohn brandy. 4.00 7 demijohns vinegar 8.00 348 pounds white beans 20.88 2 sacks salt 4.50 2 cases condensed milk 14.00 24 sponges 2.00 3 empty sacks 1.50 1 empty barrel 1.00 Spanish gold. 720. 73 Reduced to U. S. currency. 655.21 ...do Valdivieso Bros 326 pounds fresh beef. 46.41 ..do Rafael Rodriguez Valdivieso & Bro. O Vegetables 20.85 40 pounds fresh beef $8.00 Fresh beef. 2.20 fuegos. .do Antonio Alyusi. Marina Sierra & Co. Crackers. 10. 20 119.04 do 3,460 pounds iron pipe. $135.68 Quantity not stated. Do. Do. 23 328 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. 1900. Mar. 23 Marina Sierra & Co. 31 T's 40 elbows $63.90 2.40 20 nipples. 2.00 12 gas cocks, complete. 3.50 24 enameled soap cups 7.00 214.48 Less 10 per cent. 21.44 Paid. $193.04 | Used in the orphan asylum at Cien- fuegos. Used in connection with sanitation department, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Repair and improvement of the F. farm ditch. ..do Used in the orphan asylum, Cien- fuegos. 26 Knight & Wall Co. H. W. Klittke & Co. 63 barrels cement. 4 cans white paint. can black paint.. 5 cans leaden paint. can blue paint... 1 padlock with bolt. 219.32 $8.60 1.50 10.00 1. 15 1.00 4 paint brushes. 1.00 12 whitewash brushes. 2.50 4 handled brushes 6.00 12 scrub brushes.. 3.60 1 pair shears.. .60 5 locks. 1.60 25 pounds potash. 2.50 48 enameled iron cups. 5.00 1 box metal polish. 50 12 sheets emery paper 25 1 pound lead shot. .10 12 soup plates. 1.00 12 dinner plates. 1.00 28 Ramon Diaz. Juan Pedroso 4 pairs shoes. 47.90 3.28 1 sack quicklime. 42 pieces lumber. 12 sacks coal.. $1.00 5. 12 5.52 1,000 ears corn. 2.80 28 bottles milk. 2.24 16.68 ...do Mur & Suarez. 150 pounds crackers 9.40 50 pounds soap 3.20 18 pounds starch 2.07 168 pounds sugar 6.41 1 pound red pepper. .16 14 pounds hemp. .36 21.60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 329 Meslina & Llanes.. Jose Marti. 244 pounds fresh beef. 44.56 .....do 588 pounds rice. $17.34 100 pounds Spanish beans. 100 pounds potatoes 6.75 3.20 50 pounds salt .65 50 pounds bacon. 5.50 10 pounds olive oil 1.12 1 string garlic .48 395 pounds sweet potatoes. 3.16 16 liters mineral oil. 2.64 50 pounds vermicelli 3.60 30 pounds soap 2.80 18 pounds onions .90 1 package tea.. .16 80 pounds lard. 7.68 2 pounds sugar .08 25 pounds red beans. 1.80 25 pounds black beans. .95 25 pounds white beans. 1.50 12 pounds starch 1.34 72 boxes matches. .40 4 packages candles 56 6 eggs .16 49 pounds bread. 3.92 66.69 do 16 iron rings.. .20 .do 1 empty wooden box. 1.80 .do 1 empty sack 08 .do 1 package nails. .08 .do 1 funnel .08 do 2 iron pots.. 1 mill 1 padlock. 2 hinges 1 empty can 1 sponge. .72 do .20 .do 16 .do 92 .do 12 .do 20 .do 2 pounds hoops. · 16 .do Glue.. .16 .do 4.88 Ramon Fernandez. Marina Sierra & Co 96 pairs canvas shoes 18.00 530 pounds iron pipe. $30.47 6 elbows 10.00 40.47 Less 10 per cent. 4.04 36.43 ....do. 31 Castano & Co 46 sacks lime 32.20 1,900 bricks. 28.50 .do 4 pieces lumber. 1.00 61.70 Quantity glue not stated. Used in connection with sanitation department. Used in connection with sanitation department as posts for fence. 330 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with sanitation department. Asensio & Puente. 1 liters ink. $1.00 14 pencils... .45 ream paper. 60 5 sheets blotting paper 50 10 blocks paper.. 50 1 bottle red ink. 30 1 copy cup. 55 1 brush 30 2 boxes hooks and eyes. 40 4 sheets oiled paper. 1 box pens. 30 .50 $5.40 Pons & Co 343 pieces earthen pipe. 185.22 3 pieces earthen Y's 4.50 3 double earthen Y's 6.75 3,500 glazed tiles. 192.50 5,220 flooring tiles 40 barrels cement.. 3 porcelain urinals 354.40 180.00 12.00 29 water-closets, complete.. 464.00 6 pieces iron pipe. 8.40 3 enameled-iron bath tubs 111.00 2 enameled-iron bath tubs, com- plete 78.00 Spanish gold 1,596. 77 Reduced to U. S. currency 1,451.60 Juan Santano George A. Allen Santiago O'Bourke Placido Ros Manuel Puerta 1 gray mule 434 rations grass 65. 10 1,071 cubic yards stone 1,767. 15 .do 30 cords wood 90.00 ..do 80.00 .do 1 empty water pipe. 1.60 .do 66 girls' felt hats Bernardo Echemendia 12 girls' straw hats $22.00 5.75 Used in repairing the orphan asylum. Used in connection with sanitation department. 27.75 Used in the orphan asylum, Cienfue- gos. Used in repairing wheelbarrows, Labor included in bill. sanitation department. .do Do. 11 iron screws 7.15 1 wrench .50 3 pieces wheelbarrow bindings. 1.50 .do 9.15 Date. 1900. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 331 H. W. Klittke & Co 1 iron bolt; 1 iron washer .15 1 monkey wrench 90 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.56 4 feet patent packing.. 90 3 pounds white-lead paint .60 12 belt linings 1.50 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.63 6 pounds pitch .30 2 faucets. 2.50 1 roll cotton thread 60 1 door bolt .15 1 hamper cotton. .63 1 screw-driver 70 3 iron rings.. .15 1 pound putty .10 51 pounds galvanized sheet iron 3.57 4 pounds rope .90 2 pounds cement .10 1 pump 5.50 30 pounds iron pipe. 2.55 1 iron reducer .10 2 iron bushings. · .20 2 nipples... .20 3 elbows .30 2 cans machine oil 10.00 1 can cylinder oil. 3.75 1 brass bushing. 2 lubricators.. 2 iron screws. 2 washers. 12 feet chain 1 pick. 1 ball twine. 1 hammer 2 sponges 1 candlestick 2 spikes... 1 sledge handle.. .20 6.50 .10 .05 .30 75 45 .35 20 1 lamp chimney 1 pair hinges.. Used in connection with sanitation | Quantity emery paper not stated. department. ..do • .10 .12 .25 30 .15 • .10 5.79 .55 15 55.95 48.00 10, 209.51 3 sheets emery paper 92 pounds iron nails. 2 gauge glasses Emery paper The Cienfuegos Coal Co 6 tons coal. Total 332 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrara, assistant treasurer, customs service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Remarks. J. C. Gonzales & Co 500 pounds ice 25 pounds beefsteak Disposition and use. $3.75 5.00 $8.75 Supplies for the revenue-cutter Kana- wha, in the customs service of Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana. 1 ton ice.. 15.00 20 pounds ground coffee 7.00 50 pounds bread. 3.50 25 pounds cabin butter 12.50 25 pounds crew butter. 7.00 25 pounds beef. 3.75 25 pounds mutton 7.50 25 pounds fresh pork 7.50 200 pounds flour.. 6.50 6 bottles jam 1.80 6 bottles pickles. 1.80 6 bottles catsup.. 2.10 6 bottles Worcestershire sauce 2.70 12 tins sardines .80 · 12 tins condensed milk. 1.50 12 cakes toilet soap. 1.08 5 Jose Huguet.. 12 bunches lettuce 12 cabbages. 24 large tomatoes. 18 pounds crackers 1 gallon vinegar.. 6 fowls 25 fresh fish .90 2.40 .60 2.70 .50 5.70 2,500 gallons water 12.50 3.00 110.33 ...do 410 paper files. Do. 41.50 3,600 blank forms.. 331.00 10,000 sheets wrapping paper. 12.50 385.00 For the use of the custom-house, Habana. Do. Perez & Co 12 dinner plates 75 6 teacups 63 6 saucers. 60 12 dishes. 1.62 2 mustard pots. .30 12 dessert plates 1.18 12 tumblers. 1.75 6 salt cellars. .30 2 sirup bottles .60 Date. 1900. Mar. 3 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 333 2 wash basins. 1.25 2 iron buckets 3.50 2 iron jugs.. 1.75 2 soap dishes. .70 14.93 For the use of the revenue cutter Viking in the customs service of Cuba. Do. 7 M. Pulido 3 customs tariff books 4.50 For the use of the custom-house of Habana. Do. 8 Ladislao Diaz & Bro. 707 feet lumber 39.21 For use of the custom-house of Ha- bana, for erecting shelves in one division. Do. W. D. Bourne 6 numbering machines. 90.00 For use of the custom-house of Ha- bana. Do. 12 | Domingo Cortaeta. 13 Swift & Co. 3 ornament moldings. 15.75 For use of the custom-house of Ha- bana, for framing portraits. Do. 208 pounds beef 10 pounds pork. $27.53 1.32 348 pounds ice. 1.74 30.59 Supplies for the revenue cutter Viking in the customs service of Cuba. H. Logan. 178 pounds beef, mutton, sausages, 22.25 and pork. .do Do. 1 sack potatoes 2.75 .do Lettuce. 1.00 do Celery 6 radishes 2.25 .do .35 .do Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana; quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U.S.Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Ha- bana. 50 bread 6 pies 48 bananas 5.00 .do Do. 1.00 .do Do. barrel apples. 1.50 ..do Do. .80 .do Do. 48 oranges 2.00 .do Do. 2 bottles olive oil. .60 .do Do. 20 pounds sugar 1.20 .do Do. 10 pounds cabin butter. 2.50 .do Cut sugar. .45 .do 24 binnacle wicks .40 .do 300 pounds ice. .75 do Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana; quantity not stated. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana. Do. 334 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U.S.Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrara, assistant treasurer, customs service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. H. Logan. 12 cabbages. $1.80 Supplies for the revenue cutter Viking in the customs service of Cuba. 5 gallons oil 2 cans okra. 75 .do 40 .do 2 pounds cranberries. .30 .do 50 pounds poultry 8.00 .do · 4 sheephead, fish 1.00 do 2 snappers, fish 1.00 ..do 72 eggs. 1.50 .do 5 pounds assorted cakes .75 ..do $60.30 Domestic Coal and Wood Co. 43 tons anthracite coal 290.95 .do Water 5.25 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana; quantity supplied not stated. 101.84 Supplies for the revenue cutter Ka- nawha in the customs service of Cuba. For warehouse No. 2, furnished; for use of the custom-house at Habana. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Habana. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Ha- bana; including moving old grill. 296.20 Wm. Johnson & Co 15 tons dock coal 67.50 119 bags.. 7.14 1 barrel fine clay 1.75 1 large brick trowel 1.00 1 pointing trowel. .50 20 gallons mixed oil. 3.20 2,000 pounds ice 3.25 3,500 gallons water 17.50 15 | Parker, Waugh & C Co Rim grill 125.00 Castillo & Co 4 barrels potatoes.. 2 strings garlic... 200 pounds onions 10 empty bags 48 cabbages.. $16.00 5.50 .90 1.10 7.00 100 pounds beans. 4.75 50 pounds rice 2. 13 50 pounds codfish 5.00 150 pounds bacon 16.50 Date. 19 1900. ar. 13 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 335 25 pounds chick peas 1.50 30 pounds coffee 5.70 18 cans tomatoes.. 1.87 72 boxes matches. 5 pounds butter .60 2.50 440 pounds potatoes 12.10 Spanish gold 83. 15 Reduced to U. S. currency 75.59 Supplies for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service of Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Ha- bana. Consolidation Coal Co. 31 tons Cumberland coal 21 Parker, Waugh & Co 22 Swift & Co. 222 3,850 feet piling, 11,000 feet timber, B. M.. 77.87 1,543. 08 Supplies to the revenue cutter Kana- wha; customs service of Cuba. Used in custom-house wharf at Ha- bana. Do. Do. 249 pounds beef 400 pounds ice. $36. 10 2.00 D. G. Clark 1 brass screw. 2.00 2 steel trunnions, double nuts.. 1 forged iron bar 6.80 38. 10 Supplies for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service in Cuba. Furnished for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service of Cuba. .do Do. Do. Do. 1.60 For augers furnished for the revenue Do. cutter Viking in the customs serv- ice of Cuba. 10.40 H. W. Klittke & Co. 100 pounds salsoda 7.00 50 pounds cotton waste. 6.00 50 pounds bar soap 3.75 1 bag lime .60 2 pounds rosin. .10 1 pair shears. .60 53.38 gallons engine oil. 40.04 30 J. G. Gonzalez & Co. Parker, Waugh & Co 5 gallons carbolic acid 1 quart muriatic acid.. 383 pounds zinc slabs. 2,753 feet piling.. 500 pounds salt beef 5.00 .30 57.45 963.55 120.84 Furnished for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service of Cuba. For the use in custom-house wharf at Habana. Do. Do. $47.50 Supplies for the revenue cutter Vik- Do. ing in the customs service of Cuba. 200 pounds pickled pork. 20.00 .do Do. 200 pounds canned roast beef 27.00 .do Do. 200 pounds Norwegian codfish 24.00 do Do. 34 pounds butter 17.00 do Do. 1 case eggs. 9.75 do Do. 15 pounds barley .90 do Do. 2 pounds allspice.. 1.20 do Do. • 5 pounds Spanish red pepper. .75 do Do. 10 pounds raisins., 1.20 do Do. 336 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Supplies for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service of Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Ha- bana. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrara, assistant treasurer, customs service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. J. G. Gonzalez & Co. 30 pounds salt $0.65 2 wooden buckets 1.20 .do Do. 2 pounds yeast... .30 .do Do. 7 pounds ground red pepper 1.12 do Do. 1 cooking pot. 2.50 .do Do. 45 pounds chick-peas. 3.60 .do Do. 25 pounds green peas. 1.25 .do Do. 2 bottles capers. .25 .do Do. 1 bottle anchovies. .70 .do Do. 12 cakes white soap .60 .do Do. 12 bars yellow soap.. 2.40 do Do. 42 cakes Sapolio soap.. 6.30 .do Do. 12 cakes toilet soap. 1.08 .do Do. 13 packages candles 1.95 .do Do. 14 pounds baking soda .45 .do Do. 4 beef tongues.. 2.00 .do Do. 9 pounds ham 1.90 .do Do. 7,600 gallons water 38.00 .do Do. · 1 varnish brush .30 .do Do. 1 box candles. 2,350 pounds ice 607 pounds beef 33 pounds liver. 121 pounds bread. 3.50 .do Do. 20.95 .do Do. 109.26 .do Do. 6.60 .do Do. 7.47 .do Do. 40 pounds lard. 4.80 .do Do. 20 cabbages.. 4.00 .do Do. 180 pounds mutton 54.00 .do Assorted vegetables 11. 15 .do Do. Furnished by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba at Ha- bana. Quantity purchased not specified. Furnished by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba at Ha- bana. 20 pounds ground coffee. 6.60 .do 25 pounds white sugar. .75 .do Do. 38 pounds codfish 4.56 .do Do. 131 pounds fresh fish 15.72 .do Do. 576 eggs.... 16.80 .do Do. 60 oranges 1.25 .do Do. 12 limes .15 .do Do. Date. 1900. Mar. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 337 11164-x x▬▬▬22 Do. Furnished by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba at Ha- bana. Quantity of fruits purchased not stated. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, Ha- bana. 1 gallon molasses. .30 .do Do. · 48 tins evaporated milk 8.64 .do Do. 240 pounds potatoes 6.00 .do Do. 1 pumpkin .25 ..do Do. 10 sweet potatoes. .30 .do Do. 40 pounds onions 1.20 .do Do. 20 pounds rice. Fruits D 1.00 .do 1.55 .do 28 pounds sugar 2.80 .do 36 boxes matches. .60 do Do. 49 pounds brown sugar. 1.96 .do Do. 12 clothes hooks. 2.50 .do Do. 1 kit mackerel 4.50 .do Do. 3 tins apples.. .75 do Do. 1 coffeepot... 2.50 do Do. 24 shucks green corn .96 do Do. 4 lobsters 80 do Do. 2 lamp wicks .20 .do Do. 1,200 gallons water 6.00 .do Do. 6 tins metal polish. 1.20 .do Do. 1 tin mineral oil.. 1.75 .do Do. · 20 pounds white beans 1.00 do Do. 6 tumblers. 1.20 do Do. · 5 pounds ginger snaps. 1.00 do Do. 25 pounds sweet potatoes. .75 .do Do. 1 broth strainer 1.00 .do Do. 1 bottle mustard. .60 .do Do. 1 wash basin. 1.25 .do Do. 5 pounds corn meal .25 do Do. 10 pounds dried apples 2.50 do Do. pound hops .40 .do Do. 4 packages vermicelli 60 ..do Do. 3 barrels potatoes.. 10.50 .do Do. 641 pounds pork. 19.35 .do Do. 17 pounds tenderloin. 7.65 .do Do. 20 pounds roasted coffee. 6.00 do Do. 90 pounds washing soda. 5.40 .do Do. 3 packages tapioca. 1.05 do Do. 3 packages cornstarch. .45 ..do Do. 32 pounds ham 6.50 .do Assorted fruits. 5.70 .do Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, Ha- bana. Quantity of fruits purchased not stated. 338 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrara, assistant treasurer, customs service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 30 J. G. Gonzalez & Co 6 pounds tea. $4.80 Supplies for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service of Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, Ha- bana. 8 tins baking powder. 3.60 do Do. 48 tins condensed milk. 6.00 .do Do. 20 pounds soap 1.40 ..do Do. 1 bag limes 2.00 .do Do. 1 box soda crackers 3.60 ..do Do. 4 bottles salad oil. 3.20 .do Do. 6 tins lobsters 2.40 do Do. 30 pounds granulated sugar 2.10 do Do. 6 bottles jam 2.10 do Do. 2 cans asparagus 1.40 .do Do. 3 bottles sauce. 1.80 .do Do. 16 pounds breakfast bacon 3.20 ..do Do. 10 pounds cakes 4.00 .do Do. · 5 bottles catsup.. 1.75 do Do. • 4 tins peaches 1.60 .do Do. 4 tins salmon 1.00 .do Do. 4 tins cherries 1.60 .do Do. 4 tins pears 1.60 .do Do. 8 pounds cheese 2.12 do Do. $653.59 31 D. S. Baum 7 pounds biscuits .60 do Do. 75 pounds coffee.. 30 tins milk 11.94 .do Do. 3.75 .do Do. 42 pounds sugar 2.11 ..do Do. 366 pounds meat. 54.90 .do Do. 86 bread 8.60 ..do Do. 31 pounds cabin butter 9.30 .do Do. 7 boxes salt. .65 do Do. 400 pounds ice 1.60 .do Do. 45 pounds butter, crew 9.00 .do Do. 18 pounds cheese 2.70 ..do Do. 24 pounds ham 3.60 .do Do. 26 pounds pork 3.10 .do Do. 67 pounds corn beef 10.00 .do Do. 20 pounds hominy.. .55 do Do. 10 pounds liver 1.00 .do Do. 5 pounds rice. .30 .do Do. 5 pounds split peas. .35 ..do Do. 1 pound tapioca .10 .do Do. 25 pounds salt pork. 2.50 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 339 10 pounds meal.. 5 pounds compound. .20 .35 do Do. • • do Do. 36 pounds bacon.. 4.50 do Do. 30 pounds white beans 1.80 do Do. 25 pounds granulated sugar. 1.35 do Do. 5 pounds crackers. 40 do Do. 30 pounds onions. 1.80 .do Do. 10 pounds lump sugar. .70 do Do. 2 pounds pulverized sugar .12 do Do. 20 pounds soap .80 do Do. 15 pounds lard. 1.20 -do Do. 45 pounds codfish 3.55 do Do. 25 pounds fresh fish 3.75 do Do. 30 pounds sausages. 4.50 do Do. 5 pounds cracker powder .40 do Do. · 15 pounds lamb 2.25 do Do. 10 pounds veal 1.50 do Do. 30 pounds beets 2.40 do Do. 10 pounds peaches. 1.00 .do Do. 10 pounds prunes. 1.00 do Do. 10 pounds dried apples. .80 do Do. 2 pounds baking powder. 1.00 do Do. pound black pepper.. .25 do Do. 1 pound white pepper. .25 do Do. 2 pounds tea.. 1.00 do Do. 25 pounds oatmeal pound bay leaves. 1 pound ginger 1 pound mustard 85 .do Do. 10 do Do. 35 do Do. • .60 do Do. 1 pound currants. .14 do Do. 1 pound raisins.. .14 .do Do. pound whole cloves .10 do Do. pound ground cloves .10 .do Do. pound nutmegs. .10 do Do. 1 barrel flour 4. 65 do Do. 1 barrel beef. · 12.00 do Do. 1 barrel pork 13.00 do Do. 800 gallons water 4.00 do Do. 10 gallons paraffin. 1.50 do Do. 1 gallon molasses and 1 jug .60 .do Do. 5 bags potatoes 12.50 do Do. 1 bag turnips. 2.50 do Do. 4 gallons vinegar and 1 jug 1.00 do Do. 1 cask pilot bread. 4.36 .do Do. 1 cask crew bread 5.28 do Do. 1 keg pickles 2.35 do Do. 1 case milk 4.80 do Do. 1 peck potatoes. .25 do Do. 1 kit mackerel. 2.25 do Do. 1 bushel parsnips. .75 do Do. 1 bushel turnips. 1.00 do Do. 340 PERSONAL PROPERTY. + Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, at Ha- bana. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrara, assistant treasurer, customs service, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 D. S. Baum 1 bushel carrots $2.00 Supplies for the revenue cutter Vik- ing in the customs service of Cuba. 1 bushel apples.. bushel onions. 1 box red pepper 4 bunches celery 18 bunches leeks. 2.00 .do Do. .75 do Do. .20 .do Do. 2.40 .do Do. 2.70 .do Do. 6 bunches parsley .60 .do Do. 2 packages macaroni. .20 .do Do. 1 bottle curry.... .75 do Do. 2 bottles Worcestershire sauce. 1.00 do Do. 3 bottles chowchow 1.20 do Do. 3 bottles pickles .75 .do Do. 1 bottle sauce.. .50 .do Do. 6 bottles catsup. 1.50 .do Do. 4 bottles olive oil. 2.40 .do Do. 36 tins tomatoes 3.50 do Do. 7 tins salmon 7 tins lobster 7 tins sardines 12 tins corn. 2.10 do Do. 1.95 do Do. 1.60 .do Do. 1.20 .do Do. 12 tins peas. 1.50 .do Do. 15 tins pears 3.90 .do Do. 9 tins peaches 2.25 .do Do. 12 tins lima beans 2.00 do Do. 12 tins string beans. 2.00 do Do. 9 tins plums 2.25 .do Do. 2 quarts cranberries .40 .do Do. 12 heads celery .75 .do Do. 24 heads lettuce 18 cabbages. 6 cakes Sapolio 48 oranges 36 lemons.. 1.20 .do Do. 1.80 .do Do. .60 do Do. - 2.00 .do Do. 1.50 .do Do. 48 bananas 1.00 .do Do. 6 kidneys.. .75 .do Do. 2 hams 3.80 .do Do. 3 smoked tongues 2.75 do Do. 2 corned tongues 1.20 do Do. 528 eggs. 13.20 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 341 do Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, Ha- bana. Quantity purchased not specified in bill. Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, U. S. Vols., collector of customs for Cuba, Ha- bana. Essence vanilla; essence lemon.. .35 do Toothpicks 2 geese.. .10 2.40 .do 2 turkeys 4.50 .do Do. 9 chickens. 3.60 .do Do. 20 pairs common blankets.. 20.00 .do Do. 5 pairs medium blankets 10.00 .do Do. 1 fine blanket 3.00 do Do. 1 10-gallon can 1 oil heater 2 pans 2 funnels 1 dipper 2 spittoons 1 meat saw 1 china cup. 3 dustpans.. 3 whisk brooms. 5.00 .do Do. 1.25 do Do. 1.00 .do Do. D .20 do Do. .10 do Do. .50 .do Do. 1.25 do Do. .20 .do Do. .50 .do Do. .75 .do Do. ► 1 pound pepper. .20 .do Do. $367.84 · 55,620 pounds Majestic coal 73.47 .do Do. 800 gallons water. 4.00 do 15 tons Pocahontas coal 59.50 .do Do. Do. 5,270. 23 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Victor Shepherd, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 1 Louis B. Ruiz. Castner, Curran & Bullitt Steam tugboat Pioneer.. Nottingham, Wrenn & Co.. Total 500 telegraph poles $875.00 Used in constructing new telegraph lines in province of Santiago. 7 Augustin Massena. 1 gross matches. $1.80 1 case sperm candles. 2.75 250 pounds codfish 20.00 150 pounds beans.. 100 pounds sugar 150 pounds rice.. 60 cans tomatoes.. 300 pounds bacon.. 100 pounds onions 11.25 4.50 6.00 5.00 28.50 4.00 2 barrels potatoes. 9.00 ! 100 pounds flour 4.00 60 pounds roasted coffee. 22.50 342 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Victor Shepherd, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. $121.50 Provisions for the laborers while con- structing telegraph lines. 2.10 Used for photographic work, Signal Corps, Santiago. For use in telegraph office at Ve- guitas. For use in telegraph construction, province of Santiago. Used in constructing new telegraph lines in province of Santiago. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 7 Augustin Massena. 25 pounds salt 1 can lard $0.25 .85 1 quart molasses. 1.10 8 M. Morales & Co. 10 feet rubber hose Antonio Castello 1 table. 1 chair. $2.50 .50 3.00 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 carpenters' bits.. 6 carpenters' bits. .60 1.25 2 pounds cotton rope 1.00 • · 2 tackling blocks.. 1.00 12 augers 2.50 12 packages tacks 1.20 1 padlock. 1.25 10 pounds manila rope 2.00 6 hatchets 3.75 2 carpenters' bits. .60 6 carpenters' bits. 1.25 6 hatchets 3.75 1 package rivets .40 20.55 Luis B. Ruiz 500 telegraph poles 875.00 15 Primitivo Causilla 1 coffee mill $1.70 1 large caldron 3.65 1 large ladle.. 1 skimmer. 1 frying pan .30 30 40 1 small pot 50 2 large cans 50 1 boiling pot 4.25 1 large pan .30 2 plates... 20 3 cups 2 large spoons 1 knife, 1 fork 2 small spoons. 2 cups • 1 coffee mill 30 40 30 .20 .30 1.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 343 .20 19.95 Cooking utensils for laborers on tele- graph line construction. 11.00 For use on telegraph construction, province of Santiago. 1 basin 1 large pot. 3.00 1 small pot .60 2 dippers. .80 1 strainer. 28882 25 Vicente Mascarano. 28 Rafael Diaz 4 ladders 1 table. 1 chair. Total $4.00 1.50 5.50 For use in telegraph office of Canto, Cuba. 1,933. 60 1900. Mar. 7 Parker, Waugh & Co 3,000 feet S. S. lumber $96.00 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George Bell, jr., First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Used in company quarters at Pinar del Rio. 480 pounds gray paste paint 31 gallons turpentine……….. 48.00 26.35 $170.35 Used in connection of bakery and two laundries at Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 19 Knight & Wall Co 5 gallons cylinder oil. 3.75 5 gallons engine red oil. 3.00 6.75 Used in pumping station at Pinar del Rio. John Lewis Fuller. 2 pounds Garlock's packing 2.40 4 pounds soapstone. 1.40 5 pounds rubber. 5.00 8.80 Used in connection with repairs of pump at Pinar del Rio. Knight & Wall Co. 24 pounds Tuck's packing 1.10 Used in pumping station at Pinar del Rio. Total 187.00 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 1 Andrez Lopez Garcia 4 roosters 24 hens $4.52 21.60 $26.12 Loaned to destitute Cuban farmers for breeding purposes. 2 Paulino Soles. 4,000 blank forms. 8.00 344 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. .90 21.00 3.00 35. 10 For use in office of sanitary inspector, province of Matanzas, Cuba. For use at civil hospital, San Fer- nando Colon, Cuba. For use in office of adjutant-general, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. For use at headquarters, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. .do Disposed of by Dr. Gonzalo G. Roig, sanitary inspector. Disposed of by Rafael Armas, presi- dent of board of patrons. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 2 Paulino Solas. 1 bottle ink. 1 ream ruled paper. Articles. $1.00 3.50 $12.50 3 Nemesio Gutierrez & Co R. H. McCrudden 6 dusters. 1 dictionary stand. 1 Standard Dictionary holder $15.00 6.00 For use in office of chief quartermas- ter, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. For construction of two wards, civil hospital, Matanzas, Cuba. Loaned to destitute Cuban farmers, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. 5 Paulino Soles. 1 box envelopes 2,200 blank forms. S. Gilabert. 1 roll tracing linen $12.00 1 roll drawing paper 4.50 8 rolls blue-print paper. 24.00 40.50 A. Galindez & Aldama Jose Zabala. 8,000 feet lumber 2 oxen yokes 1,000 ears corn…. 264.00 $5.00 3.00 8.00 T. Bea & Co 16 pounds manila rope 1.98 2 yoke ropes.. 1.00 6 machetes 6.00 4 hoes 1.28 7 Luz Gay 1 ax 1.25 11.51 ..do Printing ink. Fine paper 2.00 6.00 8.00 Ramon Reynier 13 rubber stamps 10 Garriga & Figueras. 1 piece lumber 10.01 4.00 For use in connection with hospital Quantity purchased not stated. and asylums, department of Ma- tanzas and Santa Clara. For use in office of adjutant-general, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. For use in connection with well-drill machine improving water supply, Cienfuegos, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 345 J. J. Warren Eduardo Piloto. 13 Gustavo Caballero. 14 Ramon Reynier A. Carreno Hermanos 177 feet lumber.. 2 bottles antitoxine 1 yoke oxen 1 yoke oxen 16 rubber stamps 2 reams paper 24 sheets paper 1 bottle ink $8.25 .35 1.00 40 4.43 10.50 100.00 110.86 7.40 For partition in building occupied by men well-drilling, Cienfuegos, Cuba. For distribution to indigent Cubans, Matanzas, Cuba. For loan to destitute Cuban farmers. For use of Industrial Home, Matan- zas, Cuba. For use in office of superintendent of correctional and charitable in- stitutions. Disposed of by Maj. M. C. Weyeth, surgeon, U. S. Army. Disposed of by Maj. Frank B. Ives, surgeon, U. S. Army. Ramon Hernandez 1 blank book 65 libras fish. Tomatoes. 7,15 .25 Sweet peppers. 25 Lettuce and radishes. 50 pounds sweet potatoes. .80 144 eggs 4.00 8 cabbages.. .80 LLA 88 do 25 .do do 10.00 For use in office of hospital San Nicolas, Matanzas, Cuba. San For subsistence of inmates Nicolas hospital, Matanzas, Cuba. .do Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of directors. Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of patrons; quan- tity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of patrons. do Do. do Do. 13.50 31 cans milk. 15.50 ..do Do. 31 sacks charcoal. 13.45 For use as fuel at hospital San Ni- colas, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. T. Bea & Co 25 pounds nails. $1.13 133 pounds screws 6.27 7.40 For use in repairing hospital San Nicolas. Do. Jose Zabala.. 890 feet lumber. 25.68 90 flooring tiles. 5.60 31.28 do Do. Eguia & Ortiz 50 pounds rice 3.15 50 kilos sugar.. 12 kilos onions 7 kilos chocolate 3.60 68 3.60 3 boxes vermicelli. 4.05 1 box soap. 4.32 O 2 cans mineral oil 5.76 12 brooms 2.70 72 kilos beans 7.47 6 demijohns wine 11.70 1 demijohn brandy .81 1 can olive oil 2.25 60 kilos potatoes. 2.93 346 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 14 Equia & Ortiz 10 kilos bacon 7 kilos jerked beef. 1 bunch garlic.. 2 kilos candles. Jose Zabala. 11,713 feet lumber Paid. $1.89 1.80 .36 23 $57.30 322.62 For subsistence of inmates in hospi- tal at San Nicolas, Matanzas, Cuba. Used for construction of two wards of civil hospital and sheds at Santa Cristina Barracks, at Matanzas, Cuba. Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of patrons. T. Bea & Co. 1 barrel potatoes. $3.00 50 pounds peas 1.88 50 pounds onions 1.25 2 pounds red peppers. .18 2 pounds bluing. .16 1 can olive oil 2.87 1 demijohn vinegar 1.50 6 brooms 1.50 2 bunches garlic. .75 1 case mineral oil 3.25 Spanish gold 16.34 Reduced to U. S. currency 14.99 For subsistence of inmates of Boys' | Disposed of by Alfredo Carnet, mayor Asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. of Matanzas, Cuba. 1 barrel potatoes $3.00 50 pounds peas 25 pounds onions 100 pounds lard.. 1 box vermicelli. 75 pounds beans. 25 pounds codfish. 11 pounds bacon. 1 can mineral oil 1 bunch garlic. 6 brooms. 4 pounds bluing. 12 pounds starch 1.88 62 9.00 1.31 4.13 2.50 1. 15 1.65 .38 1.50 .32 .88 Spanish gold 28.32 Reduced to U.S. currency 25.98 For subsistence of inmates of Girls' Asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 17 Miret & Bro 117 pounds lard. $11.40 272 pounds potatoes 4.45 - 50 pounds peas 2. 13 50 pounds beans. 3.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 347 25 pounds starch 25 pounds onions 2 pounds bluing 12 brooms. D 1.50 .56 • .16 3.25 Spanish gold 26.45 Reduced to U.S. currency 24.27 For subsistence of inmates of Boys' Asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 188 pounds potatoes $3.05 1 box vermicelli. 1.38 1 package cornstarch. .08 75 pounds beans 4.50 75 pounds peas 25 pounds codfish. 12 pounds bacon. 25 pounds onions 1 bunch garlic.. 3. 19 2.25 1.28 .56 .38 6 cans tomatoes 1.88 6 brooms... 1.63 12 brushes... 1.00 Spanish gold 21.18 Reduced to U. S. currency 19.43 For subsistence of inmates of Girls' Asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. Antonio B. Zanetti 1 rubber bulb, 3 varas rubber tubing. $5.50 30 grams male fern…………… .40 Spanish gold 5.90 Reduced to U. S. currency 5.41 For use in civil hospital, Santa Isa- Disposed of by Segundo Botet, presi- bel, Matanzas, Cuba. dent of the board. 500 grams ammonia $0.25 120 grams tar. .10 500 grams camomile .45 250 grams white wax. .35 1 pound bisulphate carbon. .50 1 kilo alum .10 1 kilo sulphuric ether 1.20 2 kilos rum • 1 kilo benzine 2.60 .30 2 kilos Rochelle salts 1.50 1 kilo tartaric acid. 1.30 1 kilo bicarbonate soda. .20 1 kilo white precipitate. 3.30 4 kilos absorbent cotton 5.50 3 kilos lint. 10.50 4 kilos white vaseline 4.40 2 boxes iodoform gauze 4.80 6 rubber stoppers... 1.15 24 porous plasters. 2.80 1 meter Beslier's plaster .90 4 spools surgeon's plaster. 3.25 348 PERSONAL PROPERTÝ. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] $44.82 For use in civil hospital, Santa Isa- Disposed of by Segundo Botet, presi- bel, Matanzas, Cuba. dent of the board. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 17 Antonio B. Zanetti 1 ream wrapping paper. 12 boxes morphine tablets. $0.40 3.00 Spanish gold 48.85 Reduced to U. S. currency T. Bea & Co 1 corkscrew $0.80 6 sheets emery paper 30 1 can metal paste.. .10 1 sheet paper .05 Spanish gold 1.25 Reduced to U. S. currency 1.06 .do Miret & Bro 2 pounds tea.. $1.25 1 tierce lard 9.75 pipe wine.. 1 demijohn wine 200 pounds beans. 50 pounds bacon 4 barrels potatoes. 227 pounds rice. 25 pounds onions 2 boxes vermicelli 50 pounds soap 12 pounds pease 12 pounds codfish 2 bunches garlic. 121 pounds castile soap. 2 cases mineral oil 6. 13 13.50 6.50 11.62 4.85 13.00 Do. .65 2.90 2.40 55 1.12 .87 1.12 • • 6.50 1 can olive oil. 2.65 6 bottles brandy 4.80 2 demijohns rum 1.90 1 demijohn alcohol 2.75 4 cases condensed milk 18.80 50 pounds corn meal 1.80 100 pounds sugar 4.00 9 pounds red peppers. .90 14.....do 1 box chocolate 6.50 Spanish gold 126. 81 Reduced to U. S. currency. 116.34 do Do. Velasco & Sequia A. Carreno Hermanos 1 liter ink 1 box pens. 775 pounds ice. 7.75 .do Do. 1 ream writing paper. $4.00 1.00 .60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 349 1 box paper fasteners 2 blank books .25 2.65 Spanish gold 8.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 7.80 ..do Do. Agustin Pi. R. Fonticelli 25 sacks charcoal. 12.50 do Do. 4 pairs flatirons.. $1.80 1 portable stove 1.13 190 libras rice 6. 01 29 libras lard 2.90 27 libras coffee 4.62 20 libras salt. .33 135 libras potatoes. 4. 25 62 libras sugar. 1.96 13 libras onions. .59 7 libras oil……. .81 110 libras codfish 10.89 18 libras bacon 2.05 14 libras vermicelli. .83 84 libras beans. 5.56 demijohn vinegar .23 20 libras soap.. 1.26 libra red peppers .09 4 libras starch .36 2 libras mineral oil. .22 16 cans tomatoes 1.44 135 cans condensed milk. 15.20 1 bunch garlic.. .45 62.98 1 blank book 1.00 7 memorandum books. 1.27 .do do Writing paper. .25 ..do For maintenance of civil hospital, Disposed of by C. Gomez, mayor of Jovellanos, Cuba. Jovellanos, Cuba. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified; disposed of by C. Gomez, mayor of Jovellanos, Cuba. Pens. .09 Ink. • Thread .09 888 do Do. 09 .do .do 2. 79 22 sacks charcoal. 9.90 do Francisco Taguechel Do. Do. Disposed of by C. Gomez, mayor of Jovellanos, Cuba. 10 pounds powdered sulphur. $0.50 10 pounds powdered alum. 1.00 1 bottle laurel water .75 5 pounds chlorate potash. 1.00 2 demijohns alcohol. 7.00 1 pound iodoform powder. 5.50 8 ounces benzoate soda.. 1.00 12 medicine droppers. .40 4 ounces mercury 2.00 25 pounds boric acid. 3.00 8 ounces sulphate quinine. 4.00 15 350 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. + For maintenance of civil hospital, Disposed of by C. Gomez, mayor of Jovellanos, Cuba. Jovellanos, Cuba. Do. Date. Paid. Mar. 15 Francisco Taguechel. 8 ounces bromide quinine.. 5 pounds absorbent cotton 20 pounds white vaseline. 10 pounds glycerin $5.20 2.50 6.00 3.50 4 bottles opedildoc balsam 3.00 46.35 Discount 5 per cent. 2.31 $44. 04 . 16 Ramon Bueno.. Eugenio Alonso 186 pounds beef 2,131 libras rice 251 libras sugar. 815 libras bread. 238 libras beans. 93 libras lard 36.74 ..do $85.24 30.95 40.75 19.04 11.16 15 libras apices 1.50 38 libras vermicelli 4.56 26 libras coffee. 6.50 1 64 libras salt. 1.28 221 libras milk. 40 libras soap. 7 libras starch 6 libras bacon 24 libras rope. 232 libras codfish 2 cans mineral oil 2 chimney lamps 2 sponges 1 lamp. 1 pound bluing. 1 spool thread 2 libras alcohol. 2 boxes matches. 33. 15 3.20 .84 .84 4. 32 25.52 4.50 40 50 .15 .15 .10 .24 .20 28 Guillermo Romero. Disposed of by Jose de Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba. Spanish silver 275.09 Reduced to U. S. currency. 211.03 For maintenance of hospital Wash- ington Cuba, Limonar, Cuba. 31 prescriptions.. $10.05 1 cake soap.. .25 Spanish gold 10.30 Reduced to U. S. currency. 9.41 60 prescriptions. $24.30 ..do do Do. Do, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 351 Quantity purchased not specified; dis- posed of by Jose de Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba. Disposed of by Jose de Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified; dis- posed of by Jose de Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Jose de Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Jose de Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba; quantity pur- chased not specified. Do. For use in civil hospital, Santa Clara. For use in office of disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba. For use of inmates in civil hospital, Santa Isabel, Matanzas, Cuba. For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. For use at Girls' Orphan Asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor of Matanzas, Cuba. Do. Kilo soap. .30 .do 1 truss 1.50 do Linseed .10 .do Yellow ointment. .15 ..do 2 plasters .70 .do 1 cake sulphur soap, 1 caustic plas- .70 .do ter. Tincture iodine .10 .do Sulphur soap .40 .do Spanish silver 28.25 Reduced to U. S. currency Guclan, Garcia & Co Ramon Renier Bernstein Manufacturing Co. Pedro Piferrer. 100 iron bedsteads 17 sacks charcoal 17 sacks charcoal Spanish gold 69 yards canvas.. 3 rubber stamps 21.67 58.65 1.83 475.00 $12.75 12.75 25.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 19.65 · 19 T. Bea &. Co 20 panes glass $10.45 5 gallons wood alcohol 2.50 39 barrels Portland cement. 165.75 50 pounds putty 5.00 25 pounds yellow paint. 5.00 1 case cherry stain .50 19 gross screws. 5.35 37 pounds wrought-iron pipe fit- tings. 3.70 24 sheets emery cloth. .60 11 cans iron oxide 16.50 3 cans black paint. 3.00 3,3963 pounds wrought-iron pipe. 208.01 4 shower baths 10.00 1,662 pounds galvanized sheet iron. 99. 72 100 pounds white lead. 15 gallons turpentine. 7.70 12.75 352 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 19 T. Bea & Co Paid. 326 feet iron pipe $22.82 25 pairs hinges 2.20 30 gallons linseed oil 24.20 4 boxes ultramarine blue. .40 147 pounds cast-iron fittings. 14.75 · 1 water-closet, complete. 15.00 3 tanks and pipes for water-closets. 18.00 5 L's .50 500 pounds nails.. 18.75 5 gallons gasoline 2.00 32 packages wire brads. 2.40 2 gallons machine oil 1.20 3 gallons lubricating oil. 1.80 25 pounds cotton waste.. 2.50 30 pounds solder. 11.40 12 sheets zinc. 21.60 6 T's 1 faucet. 2 elbows 1.80 1.25 .50 $719.60 12.60 For completing the construction of two wards at civil hospital, Ma- tanzas, Cuba, and completing painting of isolation ward at United States military hospital, Matanzas, and repairing water and sewer connections and construct- ing two cesspools at United States military hospital, Matanzas, Cuba. For consumption in hospital San Nicolas, Matanzas, Cuba. ..do Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of patrons. Do. Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of patrons; quan- tity not stated. Do. Disposed of by T. Vicente Hernandez, president of board of patrons. Ramon Menendez.. 28 sacks charcoal. 56 cans milk. Tomatoes. 28.00 $0.35 .do Sweet peppers. .30 do 7 pounds sweet potatoes. 9.80 ..do 10 cabbages. 1.00 ..do 190 eggs. 5.00 .do 60 libras fish. 6.60 .do 23.05 2 special books 2.30 A. Carrenos Hermanos 1 ream paper 1 box pens. 3.50 80 Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 353 4 sheets blotting paper .15 1 spool thread 20 4 needles .05 500 blank forms 3.00 10.00 For use in hospital San Nicolas, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. Do. 70 kilos sugar. 5.35 15 kilos onions. .60 1 can mineral oil 2.90 6 brooms 1.45 10 kilos beans 1.20 2 demijohns wine 3.50 1 demijohn aguadiente .80 1 can olive oil.. 2.40 12 kilos corn meal .70 60 kilos potatoes. 2.50 10 kilos bacon 2.25 2 bunches garlic. .70 1 sack rice. 6.00 1 litro brandy .75 pipe wine. 13.00 440 pounds lard. 38.00 82.10 ...do Do. Juan Gomez. Antonio B. Zanetti. 840 pounds beef 113.40 140 eggs. 5. 60 119.00 .do Do. 25 pounds sulphate soda. 1.15 1 litro sirup.... 1. 15 1 libra cream tartar .37 3 ounces chloral. .55 4 ounces tincture muriate .18 8 ounces aromatic gum. .18 1 pound nitrate potash .18 4 ounces iodide potash .92 1 pound camomile flowers .27 pound oxide mercury .46 20 Benitez & Bro 7 pairs shoes. 5.41 7.00 at Jovellanos, Cuba. ...do For use of inmates of civil hospital Disposed of by C. Gomez, mayor of Jovellanos, Cuba. Do. 21 Ramon Bueno. Rand Drill Co 168 pounds beef. 33.18 .do Do. 1 steel box... 11.00 For well-drill machine improvising water system, Cienfuegos, Cuba. 24 Velasco & Esquia. 318 pounds ice. 3.18 For use in civil hospital "Santa Isa- bel," Matanzas, Cuba. Disposed of by Segundo Botet, presi- dent of the board of patrons. 20 | R. Fonticella 96 cans condensed milk $10.80 180 libras rice 5.67 60 libras sugar.. 1.89 25 libras lard 2.48 17 libras bacon 1.93 136 libras potatoes. 4.29 100 pounds codfish 9.90 30 libras coffee 5.13 11164-x x- -23 354 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Disposed of by C. Gomez, mayor of Jovellanos, Cuba. Date. From whɔm purchased. Paid. Mar. 20 R. Fonticella 15 libras vermicelli. $1.08 44 libras chick pease. 4.46 49 libras beans. 1.55 6 libras oil. .71 2 litros mineral oil. 22 6 libras soap. .63 1 libra red peppers .11 11 libras onions.. 4 libras starch .52 .36 19 libras salt. 35 1 bunch garlic. .45 4 brooms. 1.80 demijohn vinegar 23 1 spool thread .14 10 cans tomatos. .90 21 sacks charcoal. 9.45 $65.05 21 Manuel Rodriguez 2 desks For maintenance of inmates of civil hospital at Jovellanos, Cuba. 32.00 2 high stools. 2.00 1 blank case. 13.00 47.00 Francis T. Witte Hardware Co. For use in office of adjutant-general, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara. 1 steel chisel .80 1 set calking irons. .70 6 steel files. 1.80 1 shave hook .20 1 pair sheet gas pliers .45 1 pair steel wire pliers. .55 1 Coe's wrench 1.65 1 chain wrench.. 6.60 1 pipe vise.. 14.55 2 sets Armstrong stocks and dies 22.40 50 pounds cotton waste.. 3.25 52.95 For use in connection with water supply, Hamilton Barracks, Matan- zas, Cuba. Fiske Bros. Refining Co 5 gallons machine oil 1.65 5 gallons cylinder oil. 2.05 3.70 do 22 Francisco Taguechel 2 pounds chloroform 4.00 2 pounds bisulphate mercury 3.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 355 1 pound salicylic acid 1.30 2 pounds bromide potash. • 1.70 2 pounds sal soda. 2.60 kilo bichlorate mercury 1.75 1 demijohn distilled water. 1.25 6 pounds carbolic acid.. 3.00 4 bottles liquid ammonia. 1.00 1 pound bromide soda.. 1.75 3 pounds iodine potash. 10.50 5,000 sulphate pills 15.00 46.85 Discount 5 per cent. 2.34 44.51 For use of inmates of civil hospital, Jovellanos, Cuba. Do. Miret & Bro 300 pounds sugar 12.00 pipe wine. 13.50 1 demijohn wine 6.25 150 pounds chick pease. 9.00 1 tierce lard 9.60 50 pounds bacon. 5.00 600 pounds potatoes 10.50 226 pounds corn meal 6.34 3 boxes vermicelli. 4.50 50 pounds salt .45 25 pounds onions. .62 12 pounds pease .56 12 pounds codfish 1.25 2 bunches garlic.. 75 12 pounds chocolate. 3.00 9 pounds red peppers. .90 62 pounds soap 3.50 2 cases mineral oil 6.75 6 bottles brandy. 4.80 2 demijohns aguadiente. 2.25 1 demijohn alcohol 2.75 2 pounds tea. 1.50 3 cases condensed milk 14.10 1 case evaporated cream 6.50 50 pounds corn flour. .65 75 pounds coffee. 13.50 Spanish gold 140.52 Reduced to U. S. currency 128.91 Augustin Pi 25 sacks charcoal. 12.50 For consumption in civil hospital at Disposed of by Segundo Botet, presi- Santa Isabel, Matanzas, Cuba. .do dent of the board of patrons. Do. 200 pounds sweet potatoes. $3.00 60 cabbages. 2.40 4 bunches bananas 1.60 585 eggs 13.00 20.00 do Do. 356 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 8.35 For use in office of superintendent of correctional and charitable insti- tutions. Disposed of by Maj. Francis J. Ives, surgeon, U. S. Volunteers, and super- intendent of correctional and char- itable institutions. For use in civil hospital, Santa Isa- Disposed of by Segundo Botet, presi- bel, Matanzas, Cubā. dent of the board of patrons. 432 liters milk 250 blank forms 12 lead pencils $1.75 .55 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. Mar. 22 24 From whom purchased. Bartolome Mendoza A. Carreno Hermanos Articles. Paid. Remarks. Disposition and use. $39.63 Spanish gold 2.30 Reduced to U. S. currency 2.11 26 Juan Gomez. F. Echeverria & Co. T. Bea & Co Thomas D. Crews 100 pounds beef 14.33 1 ox yoke $3.50 1 pair reins. 1.34 4.84 1 complete plow. 8.20 For consumption in civil hospital at Disposed of by Segundo Botel, presi- Santa Isabel, Matanzas, Cuba. ..do For use at Industrial Home, Matanzas. ..do dent of the board of patrons. Do. 3 reams paper $4.85 1 box paper. 2.50 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 24 Antonio B. Zanetti 1 truss .55 1 kilo chlorate potash. $0.45 1 kilo cream tartar .80 1 kilo calayasa bark 2.30 6 kilos boric acid 1.80 2 pounds chlorate potash tablets. 2.00 60 grams citrate caffeine. 2.00 120 grains guayacol... 1.60 120 grains sulphate zinc. .05 120 grains benzoate soda .72 60 grains benzoate ammonia .40 1 demijohn distilled water. .80 4 eye spades 1.50 10 yards iodoform gauze. 4.80 9 spools surgeon's plaster. 5.00 10 pounds white vaseline. 5.50 8 pounds absorbent cotton 4.00 4 pounds lint. 5.60 36 glass bottles 1.35 72 wooden boxes .30 Spanish gold 40.87 Thomas D. Crews.. Reduced to U. S. currency 1 Remington typewriter 37.50 do Do. $108.00 1 typewriter desk 45.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 357 28 Simpkinson & Miller Total 1 desk 1 stenographer's chair. 1 filing cabinet. 50.00 - 7.00 82.00 292.00 For use in office of superintendent of correctional and charitable in- stitutions. For use in office of engineer, depart- ment of Matanzas and Santa Clara. ..do Disposed of by Maj. Francis J. Ives, surgeon, U. S. Volunteers, and super- intendent of correctional and char- itable institutions. Disposed of by First Lieut. W. J. Bar- den, Engineer Corps, U. S. Army. Do. 2 gross solio paper. 14.85 1 special album. 40.03 200 platinotype cards. $19.80 gross velox paper. 4.75 1 gross platinotype paper. 30.60 2 boxes developers 1.80 56.95 .do 300 pounds sweet potatoes. 60 cabbages. 3.00 2.40 4 bunches bananas 1.60 585 eggs. 13.00 20.00 4,351.00 .do Do. Do. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Eleutheros H. Cooke, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 12 Ruperto Jorge. Juan Hernandez Jose Garriga... Jose Liano.. Yrene Gonzales 78 loads stone 8 loads stone 189 loads stone 123 loads stone 134 loads stone • $50.72 Used in general repair of streets, Car- denas, Cuba. 5.20 .do 122.85 .do 79.95 .do 87.10 .do Emilio Rivero 68 loads stone 44. 20 .do Ramon Ferradanes. 50 loads stone 32.50 .do Manuel Rua.. 49 loads stone 31.85 .do 13 Pablo Fernandez 20 loads stone 13.00 do Pedro Hernandez 37 loads stone 24.05 .do 12 Jose Miranda.. Benito Herrera 23 loads stone 46 loads stone 14.95 .do 29.90 .do 17 Francisco Cabanas 12,000 pounds lime 39.00 19 Manuel Rua. 89 loads stone 57.85 Disinfectants supplied for sanitary department, Cardenas. Used in general repair of streets, Car- denas, Cuba. Jose Garriga. 99 loads stone 64.35 ..do Emilio Rivero 93 loads stone 60.45 ..do Yrene Gonzalez 124 loads stone 80.60 ..do 20 Leandro Ruiz & Co. 87 yards galvanized iron screens 41.36 Odorless Excavating Co.. 2 pump valves. 18.00 Used in repairs at civil hospital, Car- denas, Cuba. Accessories to pump, sanitary depart- ment, Cardenas, Cuba. 358 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Eleutheros H. Cooke, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 26 23 Yrene Gonzales. Jose Garriga. Pablo Rodriguez J. Martinez & Co.. 94 loads stone $61.10 Used in general repair of streets, Car- denas, Cuba. 226 loads stone 146.90 ..do 189 loads stone. 122.85 .do 500 sheets typewriter paper. $1.50 25 sheets carbon paper 1.50 3.00 Stationery supply for rural guards, Cardenas, Cuba. 29 Carlos Parguet 25 pounds beans 2.25 23 pounds oil 2.50 1 case vermicelli 1.50 25 pounds corn 38 25 pounds lard.. 2.50 12 pounds codfish 1.38 180 pounds bread 7.84 18.35 14. 14 Claudio Arias Beef and bones.. Supplies 31 Luis T. Gonzalez. 16,000 pounds lime Jose Garriga.. 8.10 22.00 52.00 .do Disinfectants supplied for sanitary department, Cardenas, Cuba. Emilio Rivero Pablo Rodriguez Manuel E. Tellado Yrene Gonzalez Benito Fromil Larrauri & Gonzalez Jose Liano.. Ruperto Jorge Pedro Hernandez Juan Hernandez Pedro Ramiero Antonio Arbello. 289 loads stone. 93 loads stone 219 loads stone 17 cords wood 87 loads stone 49,670 pounds drainpipe 187.85 $59.50 60.45 142.35 61.25 ..do .do 30 brooms.. 15 43 loads stone 57 loads stone 37.05 .do 30 loads stone 19.50 .do 16 loads stone 10.40 do 26 loads stone 16.90 .do 10 loads stone 6.50 .do Ynocento Leal 18 loads stone 11.70 .do Jose Miranda... 10 loads stone 6.50 .do Ramon Ferradanes. 32 loads stone 20.80 do 26 Ynocente Leal 10 loads stone 6.50 do Emilio Rivero 23 loads stone 14.95 do 56.55 21.00 1,241.75 27.95 Subsistence stores for the Asylum of the Aged, Cardenas, Cuba. Subsistence stores for the Orphan Asylum, Cardenas, Cuba. Used in general repairing of streets of Cardenas, Cuba. Fuel supply for steam roller repair- Amount paid on this bill, $61.25. ing streets, Cardenas, Cuba. Used in general repair of streets at Cardenas, Cuba. Used in sweeping streets at Cardenas. Used in sewering streets at Cardenas. Used in general repairs of streets at Cardenas, Cuba. Amount paid on this bill, $14.14. Quantity purchased not stated. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 359 31 Desiderio Rodriguez Ruperto Jorge. Manuel Rua.. Pablo Ferradanes Ramon Ferradanes Levardo Gayon Levardo Visquino. Florencio Rodriguez Pedro Ramirez 12 loads stone 54 loads stone 10 loads stone 7 loads stone 10 loads stone 27 loads stone 16 loads stone 12 loads stone 20 loads stone 7.80 .do 35.10 ..do 6.50 .do 4.55 .do 6.50 .do 17.55 do 10.40 .do - 7.80 .do • 13.00 .do Genaro Viraino Pablo Fernandez. Pedro Ramero 54 loads stone 17 loads stone 34 loads stone 35.10 .do 11.05 ..do 22.10 do Gereardo Gayon.. 73 loads stone 47.45 do Pedro Hernandez 52 loads stone 33.80 do Francisco Martill 31 loads stone 20.15 do Juan Pinero. 35 loads stone 22.75 .do Isidro Gaundasilla Felix Alvarez Florencio Ramirez Ygnacio Rodriguez. Ramon Ferradanes. Ynocento Leal Antonio Arvello. 27 loads stone 45 loads stone 29.25 .do 17 loads stone 11.05 ..do 30 loads stone 19.50 .do 27 loads stone 17.55 do 17.55 .do 34 loads stone 16 loads stone 22.10 .do 10.40 .do Total 3,706.92 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 17 Julio S. Montero 1 bottle black ink 2 bottles mucilage. 2 bottles paste · 2 bottles mucilage.. $1.00 1.00 .60 1.00 121 sheets carbon paper 1 ream typewriter paper 1.00 2.20 10 sheets blotting paper .75 12 memorandum books. 1.50 1 blank book 12 lead pencils 150 printed envelopes .60 .60 1.40 1 box pens. .50 ream typewriter paper .55 2 bottles mucilage. 1.00 4 reams typewriter paper 8.80 25 sheets carbon paper 2.00 72 lead pencils.. 3.60 750 printed envelopes 7.00 1 box pens. 3 blank books .50 3.00 $38.60 For use in the office of the command- ing and disbursing officers. 360 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 17 | Amadeo Garcia 1 nipple 2 ells $1.00 20 3 nipples 1 bushing. 8283 60 25 · $2.05 For the improvement of the water supply of Santa Clara. 31 400 pounds iron pipe 24.00 9 iron couplings. .84 24.84 .do 2 nipples 2 reducers 1 union. 1 coupling. .30 50 20 .10 1.10 do 400 bricks 5.20 6 whitewash brushes 431 feet lumber. 1.50 11. 42. 3 pounds wire nails .17 1 barrel cement 5.25 21 sacks lime 10.50 500 roof tiles. 7.00 8 dozen screws .40 50 pounds yellow ocher paint. 1.75 50 pounds yellow ocher paint 1.75 6 pounds vermilion paint 1.20 1 pound wire .15 3 pounds wire nails .17 12 pounds glue 1.80 4 packages screws 80 3 pounds wire nails 16 6 pounds chalk. .18 2 yards flannel .40 2 pounds white lead paint. .32 4 wooden knobs .10 6 whitewash brushes 1.50 1 sack quicklime 2.00 25 pounds minium .88 20 sacks lime 10.00 5 pounds red paint 1.00 1 barrel cement 5.25 25 pounds white lead paint 2.00 6 pounds nails. .33 40 feet lumber. 1.20 74.38 For repairs to military band quar- ters, Santa Clara. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 361 3 pounds lead 400 feet lumber. 22 feet lumber.. .21 12.60 For the construction of the crema- tory, Santa Clara. .do For the stone-crushing machine, Santa Clara. For street repairs of Santa Clara, Cuba .62 3 pounds solder 1.50 5 pounds nails. 1.00 25 galvanized iron plates.. 37.50 6 pounds wire nails .33 bottle muriatic acid .20 5 pounds tire iron .30 20 pounds coal.. 20 3 pounds tacks .16 54.62 100 feet lumber. 2.15 6 pounds boiled oil.. .66 1 sack quicklime 2.00 14 pounds black paint. 1.40 22 Bernardo Hernandez. 1 steam whistle.. 6. 21 9.54 1954 meters stone. 439. 31 271 meters stone.. 523.75 Amadeo Garcia.. 230 meters stone.. 24 wheelbarrows 477.50 $96.00 12 rakes 10.80 106.80 R. Alvarez. 387 pounds rod iron 15.48 3 packages screws .90 500 feet lumber.. 16.00 50 pounds steel 9.00 31 .do 24 picks. 34.00 12 pick handles. 3.50 bottle lubricating oil .15 18 pounds nails. 1.11 88 feet lumber 3.08 1 bottle lubricating oil. .30 2 pounds tallow 20 83.72 ..do 31 do Amadeo Garcia. 20 pounds nails. 222 feet lumber 2 iron latches. 72 feet lumber 18 pounds nails 400 tiles.. 13.20 1.10 6.33 20.63 .30 2.05 .99 225 feet lumber 5.96 20 sacks lime 10.00 1 sack quicklime 2.00 4 galvanized iron plates 4.60 6 iron bolts .90 11 screws 55 For the construction of the quarter- master's corral, Santa Clara. 362 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 31 Amadeo Garcia Paid. 1 barrel cement. $5.25 20 sacks lime 166 feet lumber 1 whitewash brush 10.00 5.23 .30 116 feet lumber. 3.30 35 pounds nails. 1.93 65 feet lumber D 1.92 2 galvanized iron plates 3.00 50 pounds nails. 2.75 176 feet lumber 5.02 10 sacks lime 5.00 1 sack quicklime 2.00 1 chain bolt 20 1 lock. .40 3 galvanized iron plates 4.50 10 T hinges 1.50 2 whitewash brushes .60 19 pounds paint 3.80 1 galvanized-iron plate. 1.50 444 feet lumber. 13.10 30 pounds nails.. 1.65 89 feet lumber. 2.80 6 pounds iron rods.. .27 3 chain bolts · .60 .15 1.40 R. Alvarez. Amadeo Garcia 1 round bolt 14 T hinges 4 hasps sack quicklime 1,000 bricks 400 feet lumber. 500 roofing tiles 1,000 bricks 37 sacks lime · 1 sack quicklime .20 1.00 12.00 13. 20 $106.72 | For the construction of the quarter- master's corral, Santa Clara. 7.00 32.20 .do 13.00 18.50 2.00 • 20 sacks lime 10.00 1,000 bricks 13.00 2,000 tiles 66.00 11 pounds wire nails 60 1 package screws .30 pound blue paint 13 2 pounds black paint. .30 34 clamps. 2.04 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 363 For repairs to cavalry barracks, Santa Clara. For construction of shed for quaran- tined horses, Santa Clara. For the construction of military sta- bles, Santa Clara, Cuba. 34 hooks.. 400 bricks. 20 sacks lime 1 barrel cement 20 sacks lime 400 tiles. 2.04 127.91 5.20 10.00 5.25 10.00 13.20 422 feet lumber. 16.03 12 pounds turpentine. 1.32 6 pounds white paint. .21 53 pounds white-lead paint 8.48 53 pounds boiled oil. 5.56 10 pounds nails... .55 75.80 26,295 feet lumber 461.64 700 pounds nails. 38.50 79 pounds tire iron 4.74 72 T hinges. 7.20 2 sacks charcoal 1.40 6 pounds asphalt 1.80 3,310 feet lumber 97.77 613.05 R. Alvarez 42 pounds tire iron 2.10 75 pounds screws 11.81 60 iron washers.. 9.45 23.36 ..do Amadeo Garcia. 22,193 feet lumber 448.28 275 pounds nails. 15.12 100 pounds salt 2.00 6 pounds red paint .75 5 pounds boiled oil 55 2 pounds turpentine. 1 tin cup. - .05 1 monkey wrench 1.20 1 hair clipper. *2 825242: 463. 40 80 2 pounds red paint 80 6.37 1 vise 11.00 1 anvil 10.00 2 handsaws. 4.00 1 plane 90 1 hatchet .80 1 square 75 1 hammer 1.00 1 stock and 1 set dies. 14.00 1 brace and 13 bits. 6.00 Furnished the street-cleaning depart- ment, Santa Clara. 364 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Amadeo Garcia. 1 small plane.. $1.25 6 rasps. 4.20 1 pair blacksmith's tongs. 1.50 1 blacksmith's knife. .75 6 crowbars. 9.00 20 galvanized-iron plates. 23.00 547 feet lumber 14.78 10 pounds nails.. .60 1 box horseshoe nails. 3.00 2 sacks coal. 4.50 500 pounds iron 22.50 37 pounds steel 7.40 1 sledge.. 1.60 2 monkey wrenches 1.80 50 pounds iron bolts. 4.00 20 pounds iron washers. 2.00 12 hammer handles 3.00 2 T hinges. 30 2 bottles oil.. 50 6 pounds tallow .36 50 pounds wire nails. 3.00 1 grindstone 1.20 12 pounds white-lead paint. 2.00 10 pounds paint 80 2 bottles boiled oil. 40 2 pounds red paint 24 14 pounds boiled oil .16 bottle turpentine .10 pound vermilion paint .20 Capt. C. B. Hoppin, Second United States Cavalry. 16 sets wheel harness. 132.50 15 sets lead harness.. 80.00 1 mule. 37.00 7 wagons 232.00 481.50 Antonio Solana Amadeo Garcia. 2 gallons harness oil. 5.40 25 pounds axle grease $2.00 5 pounds oakum. .50 2 pounds packing .50 $162.59 Material for repairing city streets, Santa Clara, Cuba. Equipments for street-cleaning de- partment, Santa Clara. Furnished the stables of street-clean- ing department, Santa Clara. 3.00 Material for street-cleaning depart- ment, Santa Clara, Date. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 365 Forage for animals of the street-clean- ing department, Santa Clara. .do For the installation of ice plant, Santa Clara. .do Lorenzo Artiles Amadeo Garcia. R. Alvarez. 30,440 pounds cut grass 73.06 6,335 pounds corn 21 barrels cement. 120 pounds iron pipe. 142.53 $105.00 6.00 111.00 Manuel Garcia Bros Amadeo Garcia. 19 meters stone 3,000 brick 45 sacks lime 11.70 $39.00 22.50 20 pounds screws 4.00 5 barrels cement.. 26.25 485 pounds wire nails 26.68 11,193 feet lumber 335.24 453.67 .do 9 barrels cement.. 25 pounds white paint. 47.25 4.00 1 brush .30 pound blue paint .20 1,500 roofing tiles 51.75 Material furnished civil hospital, Santa Clara. Constructing operating ward, civil hospital, Santa Clara. R. Alvarez.. Amadeo Garcia. 258 feet lumber. 21.00 9.03 30.03 1,560 feet lumber 47.05 308 pounds galvanized-iron plates.. 19.09 pound glue .10 8 panes glass 6.40 6 sheets emery paper. .08 4 eve troughs. 5.00 1 galvanized-iron plate. 1.50 6 hinges .60 1 slide bolt .30 15 pounds nails. 82 1 pair spring hinges 30 1 chain bolt 15 1 round bolt. .10 81.49 .do 56 feet lumber 1.59 20 sacks lime 10.00 2 sacks quicklime 4.00 2 iron bolts .20 2 chain bolts. 40 433 feet lumber. 9.09 44 T hinges 4.40 25 pounds nails. 1.37 16 iron clamps. 2.40 Capt. C. B. Hoppin.. 10 gallons kerosene oil 1.34 33.45 Material furnished San Lazaro Hos- pital, Santa Clara. Material for vault-cleaning depart- ment, Santa Clara. 366 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 31 Articles. Paid. Capt. C. B. Hoppin, Second United States Cavalry. Amadeo Garcia. 10 gallons kerosene oil $1.34 Material for vault-cleaning depart- ment, Santa Clara. 236 feet lumber. $6.15 94 pounds rod iron .42 6 lamp chimneys 90 5 pounds red ocher paint.. .17 6 wooden knobs .12 7.76 .do R. Alvarez. Amadeo Garcia. 6 whitewash brushes 1.80 1 bottle oil.. 33 83 2.13 do 12 lamp wicks .15 • 4 pounds shingle nails. - .80 6 feet iron chain. .42 2,485 feet lumber 74.20 1,620 pounds galvanized-iron plates. 100. 44 30 pounds wire nails 1.65 Manuel Fernandez. Blas Comacho Jose F. Acosta. 5 pounds galvanized nails. 8 whitewash brushes 1.00 2 lamp chimneys. .80 6 galvanized-iron buckets 3.00 2.40 184.86 ..do 200 galvanized-iron cans.. 500.00 .do 30 sacks lime 11.40 .do 500 tablets bichloride mercury $3.00 60 grams hydraganged bichloride.. 40 grams tincture of aloes .40 .20 3.60 do Amadeo Garcia. 2 pounds glue barrel cement 1.80 1,031 feet lumber 32.08 14 pounds wire nails 77 .50 9 T hinges. 63 3 flat bolts.. .30 7 pounds zinc plates.. 84 6 sheets emery paper .05 12 pounds white lead paint. 2.00 3 pounds turpentine.. .33 6 pounds boiled oil 66 8 pounds white paint. 88 3 pounds Spanish glue 45 2 pounds blue paint 20 pound shellac .15 bottle alcohol .10 41.74 For repairing San Felix Orphan Asylum, Santa Clara, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 367 Furnished San Felix Orphan Asylum, Santa Clara. Subsistence furnished San Felix Asy- lum, Santa Clara. Quantity of articles purchased not specified. Francisco Anido 14 cotton blankets. 7.00 10 pieces cotton canvas. 10.00 2 pieces linen. 8.00 50 varas percale 5.00 · 20 varas muslin. 2.00 32.00 Francisco Lopez. 50 pairs shoes. 22.50 10 pairs shoes. 15.50 38.00 do 35 pairs shoes. 15.75 10 pairs shoes 5.55 8 pairs shoes.. 12.40 33.65 .do Francisco J. Amido. 12 spools thread 1.00 7 varas crinoline .56 6 varas percale .48 105 varas cloth.. 10.50 46 varas cretonne. 3.91 6 pearl buttons .12 1 spool thread .08 41 varas white linen. 3.48 24 varas colored linen. 2.40 18 varas colored cloth 1.80 36 spools thread 3.00 40 varas linen 3.60 12 stockings 1.20 35 varas linen 3.75 32 varas white muslin. 4.00 72 pearl buttons .42 72 bone buttons.. .20 2 pairs stockings. .26 40.76 Bonifacio Martinez. 1 blanket .52 4 canvas cots 5.24 4 girl's hats.. 3.48 6 children's hats. 4.20 6 blankets 3.12 16.56 ....do R. Alvarez & Bro 350 pounds rice. 11.20 110 pounds lard. 11.00 .do 60 pounds coffee 12.00 .do Crackers. 16.50 ...do 21 sacks charcoal. 11.55 .do can kerosene oil .95 .do garafon alcohol. .55 do garafon aguardiente. .45 do • 6 brooms. 50 .do 8 sponges 65 do 368 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 31 R. Alvarez & Bro 2 feather dusters. $0.40 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Subsistence furnished San Felix, Asy- lum, Santa Clara. Remarks. 2 boxes vermicelli. 3.20 .do 12 spoons 2.20 .do 12 forks. 1.95 .do 1 cooking pot. 3.20 .do 1 sprinkler .80 .do $77.10 504 pounds meat. 70.55 .do 20 sacks charcoal. 11.00 .do Crackers. 15.00 ..do Quality of articles purchased not specified. 560 pounds rice. 17.90 .do 56 pounds coffee.. 11.20 do 3 boxes vermicelli. 4.80 .do 84 pounds lard 8.40 ..do 150 cans condensed milk. 18.00 .do 156.85 J. Quintero. 12 bottles emulsion creosote. 12 bottles cod liver oil. 10.00 6.00 J. Quintero... 6 bottles Dupasquier's sirup. 4 bottles Seidlitz powder 6 bottles hæmoglobin wine. 4 bottles sarras magnesia.. 3.00 • 3.00 6.00 2.00 30.00 Medicines furnished San Felix Or- phan Asylum, Santa Clara. 15 prescriptions.. 6 bottles quinine wine 2.25 3.90 1 box refreshing soda.. 3 bottles Dupasguirs sirup. bottle quinine wine .19 1. 15 .54 1 bottle purgative sirup .99 9.02 .do Amadeo Garcia. 25 pounds nails. 1.37 156 feet lumber. 4.91 14 sacks lime... 61 feet lumber.... 7.00 1.73 1 barrel cement 5.25 1 whitewash brush .30 12 pounds oil of turpentine. 1.32 4 locks. .80 6 sacks lime 3.00 6 feet galvanized iron trough. 1.25 26.93 Materials furnished the orphans' home, Santa Clara. Fernanda Parada 10 cubic meters stone. 31.75 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 369 105 sacks lime 58.33 90.08 Materials furnished for the construc- tion of San Gil road bridges. Jose Cabrera. Pablo Vanega Silvestre Perez Antonio Gari. 19 cubic meters stone 9 cubic meters stone 60.32 ..do 28.57 ..do 7 cubic meters stone 22.22 .do 7 cubic meters stone $22.22 786 bricks. 8.75 30.95 do Jose Molerio. Leoncio Canarda. 6,000 bricks 77.06 .do 3 cubic meters stone. $9.52 31 cubic meters sand 50.00 59.52 .do Manuel Quiros Felix Alfonso Gerardo Gomez... Rafael Vasquez Laureana Clapera R. Alvarez. 16 cubic meters stone. 50.79 ..do 11 cubic meters stone... 34.92 do 2 cubic meters stone. $6.35 2,500 bricks 17.86 24.21 .do 1,400 bricks 8.89 5 cubic meters stone. 15.87 24.76 ..do 4 wheelbarrows 12.70 .do 4 buckets $2.00 1 machete and 1 scabbard 1.70 4 shovels 2.80 2 picks... 2.83 1 tin can. .10 4 shoes. 1.80 1 shovel .70 1 pick 1.42 2 barrels cement. 10.00 2 picks. 2.83 6 buckets 3.00 4 shovels 2.80 2 hoes... .90 2 barrels cement 10.00 272 pounds rod iron 10.88 18 screws 1.80 200 pounds forge coal. 1.80 57.36 do Manuel Garcio Alberto Villavicencio 12 iron bolts 9.60 .do 2 sifters. $4.68 do Material. 8.00 ..do 8 mason's boxes 2.88 .do Labor included in amount of bill. 8 rules .90 ..do 6 pounds nails. .50 .do 1 meter box measure 1.00 .do 1 1-meter box measure .35 .do Spanish silver 18.31 Reduced to U. S. currency at 1.26. 14.53 Blas Comacho 60 sacks lime 33.33 do 11164—x x———24 370 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity of articles purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba. during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 31 Diego Valasco 1 box pens. 1 package blotting paper. 1,000 sheets letter paper • $0.80 .20 3.00 $4.00 Furnished San Juan de Dios Hospi- tal, Santa Clara. Juan E. Valdez Juan M. Martinez Diego Velasco 50 blank forms 13 table covers. 4.00 ..do 4.00 ..do 4 quires paper $0.20 1 ream letter paper 3.80 4.00 .do 100 sheets letter paper. 1.00 .do 100 envelops... .75 .do 2 pencils.. 25 .do 1 steel eraser .90 .do Frederick Ruiz Jaeme Valdez Frederick Ruiz Maximo Garcia. Frederick Ruiz Esperanz Valdoz Frederick Ruiz Pens. 1 inkstand. bottle ink. 5 sacks charcoal 567 pounds coal. 756 pounds coal. 20 quarts kerosene oil 24 pounds starch 4 sacks charcoal 60 pounds soap .10 .do .60 .do .40 .do 4.00 4.50 do 9.45 .do 12.88 .do 3.10 do 52 quarts kerosene oil- 6.51 .do 56 quarts kerosene oil 8.68 .do 6 sacks charcoal $4.40 2.40 6.80 .do 4.00 ..do 4.20 .do 34 pounds starch 4.08 .do Washing blue 1.04 do Do. Borax 1.84 .do Do. 15. 16 R. Alvarez & Bro 4 brushes 3.60 .do 6 lamp chimneys and 6 lamp burn- 2.00 ..do ers. 6 lamp wicks .15 .do Varnish and turpentine. .50 .do Do. 6.25 R. Alvarez & Bros 1 faucet. 2.20 6 lamp chimneys .90 3 brushes 6 lamp wicks 2.10 .10 PERSONAL PROPERTY .3.71 3 lamp burners 50 5.80 .do Joaquin L. Silva. 2 siphons seltzer water .30 1 quart Italian vermouth wine. 1.25 29 prescriptions.. 5.80 1 box gelatin capsules.. .15 2 kilos absorbent cotton 3.50 100 grams prepared chalk .15 3 small syringes .60 5 gallons distilled water. 2.50 250 capsules essence of sandal. 3.00 2 kilos Jacond's potion 2.00 30 grams tincture of nux vomica.. .25 1 fountain syringe, complete 2.00 2 bars nitrate of silver. .80 20 grams calomel.. 15 500 grams German alcohol .75 100 grams extract of ratania .60 500 grams antisyphilitic sirup .65 24. 45 'do 32 prescriptions.. 6.40 1,000 grams antisyphilitic sirup 1.00 500 grams boric acid. 25 2,300 grams yoclotannie sirup 2.30 200 grams iodoform. 4.00 1 box seidlitz powders.... .30 250 capsules essence of sandal. 2.50 3,000 grams Jascondi potion 3.00 1,000 grams tolu sirup 1.00 100 grams chloride potash. .10 30 grams aristol 2.'75 2 plasters • .20 500 grams German alcohol .75 1 laryngal brush. 25 1 bottle essence of trementine 30 grams antipyrine. 50 50 15 grams absolute guaiacum. .40 250 grams salol 1.10 100 grams nitrate of silver. 2.75 * 7 kilos absorbent cotton. 12.25 2 boxes gelatin capsules. .30 1,500 grams vaseline.. 1.25 1,500 grams creoline 2.70 1 thermometer 2.00 48.55 ..do Jose F. Acosta 15 grams carbonate guaiacum. 1.00 30 grams aristol 2.75 500 grams manna.. 1.00 500 grams German alcohol 75 500 grams boric acid. 25 200 grams tincture of iodine. 50 372 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 31 Jose F. Acosta 500 grams gum arabic $0.75 2 boxes gelatin capsules. .30 120 grams black tea .25 250 grams sarsaparilla roots .75 300 capsules essence of sandal. 3.50 1 box purgative soda .40 25 pounds chlorate of lime 2.00 12 kilos absorbent cotton 21.00 1 bottle hypophosphate sirup 100 grams carbolic acid. 100 grams iodoform. · 2 boxes antidysenteric powders 1,000 grams iodotannic sirup · .90 .20 2.00 1.80 1.00 500 grams tolu sirup .50 500 grams salol.. 2.25 2 bottles Apollinaris water. .50 • · 24 syrines. 2.40 300 grams sago .10 20 prescriptions.. 4.00 1,000 grams antisyphilitic syrup.. 1.00 1 syringe, complete. 3.00 Frederico Ruiz Coffee Maximino Garcia 1.20 $54.85 Furnished San Juan de Dios Hospi- tal, Santa Clara. Subsistence for the employees of San Quantity purchased not specified. Juan de Dios Hospital, Santa Clara. Sugar. 1.00 .do Do. 40 pounds meat. 8.00 ..do 30 bottles wine 4.50 .do 60 pounds rice. 2.40 .do 10 pounds lard .90 .do 20 pounds sausages 2.00 do 30 pounds Spanish beans 1.80 .do 240 rolls 6.00 .do Coal 1.50 ..do Do. Potatoes.. 2.50 .do Do. Spices 1.00 .do Do. 32.80 Coffee 2.52 do Do. Sugar. 2.10 .do Do. 84 pounds meat.. 16.80 .do 63 bottles wine 9.45 .do 126 pounds rice. 5.04 .do 21 pounds lard 1.89 .do 42 pounds sausages 4.20 .do 63 pounds Spanish beans 3.78 do 546 rolls 12.60 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. . 373 Coal 3. 15 .do · Do. Potatoes. 5.25 .do Do. Spices 2.10 .do Do. 68.88 Frederico Ruiz 4,408 grams coffee 2.42 do 8,816 grams sugar .95 do 8,766 grams vermicelli. 1.84 .do 8,796 grams lard... 1.78 .do 52,912 grams potatoes. 4.80 .do 4,406 grams bacon 1.02 .do 3,680 grams meat 1.46 do - 144,000 grams milk 21.68 do 56 eggs 2.24 do 9,624 grams Spanish beans 1.62 .do 264 pounds bread. 15.84 .do Spices 3.00 .do Do. 1,229 grams sherry wine. 1.20 .do - 3,024 grams claret wine 1.55 .do • 1,008 grams sponge cake. .45 .do 30,000 grams rice 2.10 ..do 63.97 Maximino Garcia 560 grams coffee .31 .do 1,120 grams sugar. .10 .do 1,120 grams vermicelli. .24 .do 1,120 grams lard 23 .do 6,720 grams potatoes. .61 .do 1,480 grams meat 73 .do 560 grams bacon. .13 .do 15,000 grams milk 2.25 .do 2 eggs 08 .do 10,000 grams rice .70 .do 1,140 grams beans .20 .do 28 pounds bread. 1.68 .do Spices .35 .do Do. 1,512 grams claret wine 45 .do 224 grams sherry wine. 20 .do 112 grams sponge cake 05 .do 588 grams coffee 33 do 1,176 grams sugar. .09 .do 1,176 grams vermicelli. .27 .do 1,176 grams lard .23 .do 7,056 grams potatoes. 63 .do 2,512 grams meat 1.00 .do · 588 grams bacon. .13 .do 12,000 grams milk 1.80 do 8 eggs .32 do 11,000 grams rice .72 .do 1,512 grams beans .21 .do 28 pounds bread.. 1.68 .do Spices .35 .do Do. 1,512 grams claret wine. .45 .do · 224 grams sherry wine. .20 .do 374 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Quantity purchased not specified. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 31 Maximino Garcia 112 grams sponge cake $0.05 For the subsistence of patients of San 602 grams coffee .34 Juan de Dios, Santa Clara. ..do 1,204 grams sugar. .10 .do 1,204 grams vermicelli. .25 ...do 1,204 grams lard .24 do 9,240 grams potatoes.. .65 .do 2,848 grams meat 602 grams bacon. 12,000 grams milk 8 eggs.... 1.05 do .14 .do • 1.80 32 do .do • 11,000 grams rice 72 do 1,512 grams beans .21 .do 28 pounds bread.. 1.68 do Spices .35 do 1,512 grams claret wine .45 do • 224 grams sherry wine. .20 do · · 112 grams sponge cake 05 .do 574 grams coffee .29 .do 1,148 grams sugar. .09 .do 1,148 grams vermicelli. 24 do 1,448 grams lard.. .23 do 6,888 grams potatoes. .62 .do 2,176 grams meat .87 ..do . 574 grams bacon. .12 .do 13,500 grams milk 2.02 ..do 8 eggs .32 .do 11,000 grams rice 72 .do 1,470 grams beans .21 .do 28 pounds bread 1.68 .do Spices .35 .do Do. 1,512 grams claret wine 45 .do 224 grams sherry wine. .20 .do 112 grams sponge cake. .05 .do 560 grams coffee 31 do 1,120 grams sugar. .10 do 1,120 grams vermicelli. .24 do 1,120 grams lard .23 .do 6,720 grams potatoes. .61 .do 1,840 grams meat .73 .do 560 grams bacon. .13 .do 13,500 grams milk 2.02 do 9 eggs .36 .do 10,000 grams rice 70 .do 1,140 grams beans .20 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY 375 28 pounds bread. 1.68 .do Spices .35 .do • Do. 1,512 grams claret wine. 45 .do 224 grams sherry wine.. .20 .do 112 grams sponge cake .05 .do 546 grams coffee .31 .do 1,092 grams sugar. .10 · .do 1,092 grams vermicelli. 23 .do 1,092 grams lard .22 .do 6,552 grams potatoes. .62 do 1,404 grams meat .56 .do 546 grams bacon. .13 .do 10,000 grams milk 1.50 .do 12 eggs... 48 .do 10,000 grams rice.. 1,404 grams beans .70 .do .20 .do 28 pounds bread. 1.68 do Spices .25 .do Do. 112 grams sherry wine. .10 .do 1,028 grams claret wine. 30 .do 112 grams sponge cake 05 .do 546 grams coffee .31 .do 1,092 grams sugar... .10 do 1,092 grams vermicelli. .24 do • 1,092 grams lard .23 .do 6,552 grams potatoes. 60 do 1,404 grams meat 56 • .do 546 grams bacon.. .13 .do 10,000 grams milk 1.50 do 12 eggs .48 do 10,000 grams rice. 1,404 grams beans 28 pounds bread.. Spices 112 grams sherry wine. 1,028 grams claret wine 112 grams sponge cake 518 grams coffee... 1,036 grams sugar. .70 do .20 .do 1.68 do .25 do Do. .10 .do 30 do 05 • do 30 .do .10 do 1,036 grams vermicelli. 23 .do 1,036 grams lard 22 do 6,216 grams potatoes. 60 .do 832 grams bacon. 33 do 516 grams meat.. .13 .do • 9,000 grams milk 1.35 .do 12 eggs.. .48 do 10,000 grams rice .70 .do 1,332 grams beans .19 do 26 pounds bread…. 1.56 .do Spices .30 .do Do. 112 grams sherry wine. .10 do 376 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Mar. 31 Maximino Garcia 1,028 grams claret wine. $0.30 For the subsistence of patients of San 224 grams sponge cake 518 grams coffee · .10 Juan de Dios, Santa Clara. .do 27 do • • 1,036 grams sugar. .10 .do 1,036 grams vermicelli. 23 .do 1,036 grams lard .22 .do 6,216 grams potatoes. 60 .do 832 grams meat.. .33 do 518 grams bacon .13 .do 12,000 grams milk 1.80 .do • 26 pounds bread 8 eggs 10,000 grams rice 1,332 grams beans Spices .32 .do .70 .do .19 ..do 1.56 .do .35 .do 224 grams sherry wine. .20 do 1,008 grams claret wine. 30 do 224 grams sponge cake .10 do • 518 grams coffee 1,036 grams sugar. 30 do .10 .do 1,036 grams vermicelli. 23 .do 1,036 grams lard 22 .do 6,216 grams potatoes .60 do 832 grams meat.. 33 do 518 grams bacon. .13 do 12,000 grams milk 1.80 .do 8 eggs. .32 .do 10,000 grams rice.. .70 .do 1,332 grams beans .19 ..do 26 pounds bread.. 1.56 .do Spices .35 do Do. 224 grams sherry wine. .20 do 1,008 grams claret wine. .30 .do 224 grams sponge cake. .10 .do 448 grams coffee .24 .do 868 grams sugar .08 ..do 868 grams vermicelli .19 .do 868 grams lard. .18 do · 5,376 grams potatoes .47 .do 448 grams bacon .10 .do 15,000 grams milk 2.25 ,do 8 eggs. .32 .do 10,000 grams rice.. .70 ..do 1,836 grams beans. .17 .do 26 pounds bread 1.56 do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 377 Spices .35 do Do. 224 grams sherry wine.. .20 .do 1,008 grams claret wine. .30 .do 224 grams sponge cake .10 ..do 476 grams coffee .25 do 9,052 grams sugar .08 .do 9,052 grams vermicelli. .20 .do 9,052 grams lard .19 .do 5,712 grams potatoes. .51 .do 824 grams meat.. .40 .do 476 grams bacon. .10 ..do 14,000 grams milk 2.10 do 16 eggs... .64 .do · 10,000 grams rice .70 do 1,152 grams beans .18 .do 26 pounds bread. 1.56 .do Spices .30 .do Do. 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 .do 224 grams sherry wine. 20 .do • 224 grams sponge cake. 10 do Vinegar .05 .do Do. 462 grams coffee .25 .do 924 grams sugar .07 ..do 924 grams vermicelli .19 .do 924 grams lard. .18 .do 5,544 grams potatoes. .50 .do 824 grams meat... .40 do 462 grams bacon. .10 .do 15,000 grams milk 2.25 .do 16 eggs.. .64 ..do 10, 000 grams rice .70 do 1,188 grams beans .17 do 26 pounds bread. 1.56 .do Spices .35 do Do. 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 .do 224 grams sherry wine.. 20 .do 224 grams sponge cake. .10 .do 434 grams coffee .23 .do 868 grams sugar .08 do 868 grams vermicelli .18 do 868 grams lard.. .17 .do 320 grams bacon. .10 .do 13,500 grams milk 2.00 .do 10 eggs. .40 .do 10,000 grams rice. .70 .do 1,116 grams beans. .16 do 26 pounds bread 1.56 do 5,200 grams potatoes. .81 .do 112 grams sherry wine. .10 .do 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 .do 336 grams sponge cake.. .15 do Vinegar ,05 Do, 378 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Quantity purchased not specified. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Maximino Garcia 420 grams coffee $0.23 For the subsistence of patients of San Juan de Dios, Santa Clara. 840 grams sugar.. .08 ..do 840 grams vermicelli. .18 .do 840 grams potatoes. .17 .do 5.040 grams lard .46 .do 420 grams bacon. .10 .do 20,000 grams milk 3.00 ..do 10 eggs. .40 .do 10,000 grams rice.. 1,080 grams beans .70 ..do .16 .do 26 pounds bread 1.56 do - Spices .30 .do 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 .do 112 grams sherry wine. .10 ..do 224 grams sponge cake. .10 .do 448 grams coffee 23/0 .do 868 grams sugar .08 .do 868 grams vermicelli. .18 do 868 grams lard. .17 .do 5,376 grams potatoes. .47 .do 448 grams bacon. .10 ..do 18,500 grams milk. 2.77 .do 13 eggs... .52 .do 10,000 grams .70 .do 1,836 grams beans. .17 do 26 pounds bread.. 1.56 do Spices .30 .do Do. 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 ..do 224 grams sherry wine. 20 .do 224 grams sponge cake .10 do 462 grams coffee.. .25 .do 924 grams sugar .09 .do 924 grams vermicelli .19 ..do 924 grams lard. .18 .do 5,544 grams potatoes. .50 ..do 824 grams meat. 40 .do 462 grams bacon. .10 do 17,000 grams milk 2.55 ..do 9 eggs .36 .do 10,000 grams rice .70 ..do 1,188 grams beans .17 .do 26 pounds bread. 1.56 .do Spices .35 .do • Do. 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 do ¡ { Date. Mar. 31 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 379 112 grams sherry wine. .10 .do · 224 grams sponge cake .10 .do 434 grams coffee. 23 .do 868 grams sugar 08 .do 868 grams vermicilli. .18 do 868 grams lard. .17 .do 5,200 grams potatoes. .46 do 434 grams bacon. .10 .do 20,000 grams milk 3.00 do 11 eggs .44 do 10,000 grams rice. .70 do 1,116 grams beans .16 do 26 pounds bread. 1.56 .do Spices 30 do Do 1,176 grams claret wine 35 .do 112 grams sherry wine. .10 .do 224 grams sponge cake. .10 do 434 grams coffee .23 ..do 868 grams sugar 08 .do 868 grams vermicelli .18 .do 868 grams lard.. .17 do 5,200 grams potatoes. .46 do 434 grams bacon. .10 do 20,500 grams milk 3.07 do 14 eggs .56 ..do 10,000 grams rice. 70 do 1,116 grams beans .16 .do 26 pounds bread. 1.56 do · Spices .30 do Do · 1,176 grams claret wine .35 ..do 112 grams sherry wine. .10 .do 224 grams sponge cake .10 .do 588 grams coffee .31 do 1,176 grams sugar. 09 do 1,176 grams vermicelli. 25 do 1,176 grams lard .24 .do 7,056 grams potatoes. .63 ..do 2,514 grams meat.. 1.00 .do 588 grams bacon. . 13 do 20 eggs .80 do 11,000 grams rice. .72 do 26 pounds bread. 1.56 ..do 1,128 grams beans .21 .do Spices 30 .do Do. 1,176 grams claret wine. 35 do 224 grams sherry wine. 20 do 224 grams sponge cake .10 do 588 grams coffee .31 do 1,176 grams sugar. .09 .do 1,176 grams vermicelli. 25 .do 1,176 grams lard 7,056 grams potatoes. 24 .do - .63 do 380 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] For the subsistence of patients of San Quantity purchased not specified. Juan de Dios, Santa Clara. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar 31 Maximino Garcia 2,514 grams meat 588 grams bacon. Paid. $1.00 .13 .do 30 eggs.. 11,000 grams rice. 1,512 grams beans 1.20 .do .72 .do .21 .do · 26 pounds bread.. 1.56 .do Spices .30 .do 112 grams sherry wine. .10 .do 1,176 grams claret wine. .35 .do 224 grams sponge cake .10 do $162.90 Total. 7, 354.52 Do. 27.00 12.00 1.50 24.51 7.50 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 18 machetes 18 hatchets 12 handles. Mar. 1 Manuel Gutierrez 1 grindstone. 2 Nicolas Manzini. 773 tiles. 1 barrel cement $27.00 $67.50 Tools for destitute farmers Specific use not more definitely stated. 10 sacks sand 2.00 6 pounds glue .90 10 sacks lime 13.50 3 iron bars and 2 iron rings. 5.87 54.28 Used in connection with building and repair of barracks and quarters at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 6 Successors of G. Bluhme & Co. 2 cans almond oil 2.00 1 demijohn cod-liver oil 8.90 2 cans Rheums oil. 2.80 2 pounds citric acid 1.30 3 pounds tartaric acid. 1.50 12 ounces sugar milk .15 10 pounds borate soda. 1.50 5 pounds bromuride potash 4.50 1 ounce bromuride camphor 25 144 capsules 18.00 1 pound carbonate magnesia ounce chloride cocaine. .25 4.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 381 1 drachm codium 5 pounds cream tartar. 2 pounds prepared chalk. 2 ounces extract rhatania. 1.00 2.00 .80 .35 1 pound fluid extract kolo 3.00 8 ounces phenacetiline.. 1.25 1 pound senna leaves .25- 2 pounds reduced iron 1.70 1 pound iron filings .25 pound hypophosphate lime 1.63 1 pound hypophosphate iodoform. 5.50 pound ipecacuanha powder 2.50 4 ounces metallic iodide. 1.20 2 pounds borrage.. .50 6 spools cloth, wax, oil. 4.50 1 pound powdered jalap. 12 droppers 2 pounds metallic mercury. 2 pounds calcined magnesia 4 ounces naphthol Butes 3 pounds niter salt 2 pounds nux vomica 50 .60 1.80 1.20 O .80 45 90 4 ounces oxide antimony. .25 2 ounces podophyllin.. 1.00 2 pounds gentian roots... .30 2 pounds Rochelle salts .80 1 pound salicylate soda.. 2.00 1 kilo salol. 5.00 25 pounds sulphate magnesia 1.25 pound fluid extract hamamelis. 1.00 pound medicated soap. .20 4 glass mortars 4.20 2 English paste mortars 2.40 1. glass funnel. .35 2 pounds black tea 2 spatulas. 2 pounds juniper oil. 1 pound nitric acid 10 pounds boric acid 2 jars hazeline . 65 1.60 80 .50 1.60 .54 1 pound antipyrine.. 4.80 6 pounds absorbent cotton 4. 20 2 pounds camphor. 1.30 pound bromuride ammonia 1.25 6 ounces bromuride lithia. 1.75 8 ounces bromuride soda. 1.00 6 ounces bromuride quinine 4.80 25 pounds bichloride soda 1.25 3 ounces caffeine 3.00 10 pounds carbonized chlorate pot- ash 3.00 2 pounds carbonate potash. 26 382 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Successors of G. Bluhme & 1 pound collodium $1.00 Co. 1 ounce extract helechinn. .25 4 ounces extract belladonna 8 ounces mild extract liquinium ounce extract belenium .40 2.50 . 15 1 ounce extract gentian .10 2 ounces fluid extract antimony 35 6 ounces fluid extract viburnum 1.50 6 ounces fluid extract canadium hydrate 1.25 6 ounces fluid extract ipecac. 3.00 6 ounces fluid extract gelsemium. 1.25 2 pounds manzanilla flowers .50 2 pounds lilac flowers 80 1 pound sublimate iodoform. 5.00 2 thermometers 1.00 4 syringes.. 4.82 6 bottles morphine tablets. 1.50 1 box cocaine tablets 1.00 1 box caffeine tablets.. 1.00 2 ounces benzoate lithia. .50 1 ounce benzoride mercury .20 1 balsam copaiba. 1.40 1 pound powdered cubebs. 2.10 1 pound gum arabic. .90 1 pound gum tragacanth. .60 6 ounces aristol. 12.00 6 ounces guainine 1.80 4 ounces white nitrate silver 3.00 1 pound subnitrate bismuth. 2.00 pound fine opium.. 4.00 4 ounces assilimized pepsin .75 2 ounces powdered papaverinia. 5.00 2 pounds linseed.. 20 3 pounds linseed meal.. .30 6 ounces nitric acid mercury 1.20 25 pounds sulphate soda.. 1.25 1 pound sulphate potash .05 1 kilo sulphate quinine 17.00 pound green tea.. .20 6 ounces tincture strophantus. .95 10 pounds yellow vaseline 2.50 15 grams essence azalium 1.50 15 grams essence aniseed. 15 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 383 For use at Sancti Spiritus Hospital... For use at San Juan de Dios Hospital, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use in San Juan de Dios Hospital, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, 68.55 For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use in Girls' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use at Beneficiencia House, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Quantity and class purchased not stated. Quantity purchased not specified. | 3 spools silk thread. 3 spools silver thread. 12 hair brushes 2 larynx crotchets. 12 glass syringes. .75 90 40 20 60 1 glass funnel 25 1 rubber funnel .45 5 pounds tar. 1.00 1 ounce antifebrifuge .30 1 pound powdered digitalis .45 221.60 5 per cent discount. 11.08 $210.52 6 Rafael Costa. Fercol Gali & Diaz 1 demijohn Jerez wine 5.20 6 pounds antiseptic cotton 4 pounds salicilate cotton 120 grams iodoform powder 30 grams bromide quinine 60 grams sulphate quinine $3.00 3.60 1.20 .85 1.40 Terrcol Gali & Diaz. 80 grams pure salol.. .40 60 grams carbonated magnesia. .05 6 boxes laxative soda 1.68 6 boxes refreshing soda 1.08 2,000 grams quinine wine 2.40 20 grams ictiol. .30 100 grams quinine powder. .15 16.11 8 Jose Ma Serrano 2 pair scissors. 1.60 14 varas linen cloth .80 50 chemises. 31.25 50 children's dresses. 32.50 24 combs. 2.40 Nestor Mascaro. Medicines 41.05 Medicines 70.80 Medicines 15.30 127.15 Olazar & Tome 1 lamp. 1.00 3 packages wire nails .30 Red-ocher paint.. .05 ..do 4 rings.. .15 ..do 60 screws 3.00 .do 4 iron dishes. 4.00 .do 1 tin tub.. 6 iron teaspoons .60 do 10 do 384 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 8 Olazar & Tome 2 pulleys.. $0.40 24 iron plates. For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 3.50 ..do 24 iron spoons .60 ..do 100 sewing bristles. 75 .do 12 sheets sand paper. • .30 .do 4 varas oilcloth. 3.60 .do $18.35 48 iron plates, enameled 7.00 70 iron spoons, enameled. 1.80 54 iron cups, enameled 8.20 12 iron wash basins, enameled 1.75 1 bar sealing wax .10 1 ruler.. .50 48 iron chamber pots, enameled... 24.00 1 sprinkler .75 6 glass goblets 75 2 tin wash basins. 30 2 coffee strainers 40 1 burner. .20 2 lamp chimneys. 40 1 mortar.. 2.50 1 kitchen knife. .60 49.25 Rafael Costa. 2 lamp chimneys. 2 bells .40 1.00 1.40 Juan Madrigal Rivas & Co For use at Girls' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use in Boys' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 25 wood cots. 25.00 For use at Girls' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 2 combs $0.20 1 ream writing paper. 3.00 ream note paper. .75 ... ream commercial paper 82 100 envelopes.... .35 2 pencils .10 1 bottle mucilage. .08 1 portfolio.. 1.13 1 penholder .09 1 rubber eraser .17 6.69 For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 1 alarm clock. 2.00 25 pieces tape .50 25 writing books .67 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 385 25 inkstands.. 1.00 15 school books. 3.00 10 school books. 4.00 12 school books.. 1.80 6 penholders 30 12 slates 75 1 box pens.. 70 50 penholders 1.88 16.60 For use at Girls' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Florencio Mendez 2 empty barrels. 1.00 2 tin tubs 3.50 48 clothespins 20 4.70 Ice .10 ..do For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Quantity purchased not specified. Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 1 wooden tub .80 ..do .90 2,325 pounds rice 90.90 do 195 pounds lard. 20.63 .do 40 pounds chick peas. 4.04 do 160 pounds potatoes. 6.62 .do 283 pounds vermicelli 28.63 .do 453 pounds sugar 19.81 do 109 pounds coffee. 37.50 do 9 pounds meat.. 1.80 do 10 pounds red pepper. 1.38 .do Garlic 2.90 .do Do. 28 pounds onions 1.54 .do Spices .20 do Do: 7,489 loaves bread 68.89 do 6 cans mineral oil 12.00 .do 86 sacks charcoal. 34.40 do 340 liters milk 68.00 -do 179 pounds bacon. 20.58 do 12 bottles olive oil 3.00 do 30 cans tomatoes 4.50 do Limes 2.40 do Do. 33 pounds codfish 3.96 do 19 pounds white sugar 1.61 .do 24 sponges 2.00 .do 135 pounds salt 2.97 do 15 bottles aguardiente. 1.20 do 17 bottles vinegar 1.14 .do 3 bottles alcohol. .60 do 1,350 pounds sweet potatoes 21.60 .do 1,350 pounds yucca 21.60 .do 39-pounds soap 3.12 .do 2 pounds flour. 10 do · 144 boxes matches. 3 packages candles. 1 pound almonds.. 3 bottles honey. 1.00 .do 60 25 838 .do do 60 do 11164—x x———————25 386 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Mar. 8 Florencio Mendez 6 pounds starch $0.69 10 bottles English beer 4.50 12 brooms 1.20 1,313 pounds rice 51.33 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. For use at Boys' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. ..do .do For use at Girls' Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Remarks. Paid. $498.46 129 pounds lard. 13.64 .do 402 pounds chick peas. 40.68 do 338 pounds vermicelli 34.20 .do 681 pounds sugar 29.75 .do 121 pounds coffee. 41.74 .do 205 cans condensed milk 45.10 .do Garlic 2.80 ...do Quantity purchased not specified. 27 pounds onions 1.49 .do 10,292 loaves bread 94.68 do 4 cans mineral oil 8.00 do · 72 sacks charcoal 28.80 do 100 pounds sweet potatoes. 1.60 do 3 empty barrels.. .90 do 247 liters milk 49.40 .do 396 pounds black beans 27.32 do 112 pounds salt 2. 46 .do 35 pounds white soap. 3.50 do • 93 pounds starch. 10.69 do 85 cans tomatoes. 12.75 .do Crackers. 8.90 .do Do. 268 pounds yucca. 4.29 ..do 32 pounds red beans. 2.35 .do Matches .35 do Do. 6 packages candles 1.20 do 152 pounds soap 12. 16 .do 6 boxes bluing. .60 ..do 50 ears corn .25 .do 5 bottles olive oil 1.25 .do 94 pounds bacon. 10.81 .do 3 bottles alcohol. .60 do 11 brooms 1.10 do 6 pounds white sugar. .51 .do 4 bottles aguardiente. .32 ..do 3 bottles vinegar. .20 .do 6 sponges .60 ..do 1 bottle honey .20 .do 1 bottle dry wine 20 do · 326 pounds potatoes 13.49 .do 560.21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 887 387 360 pounds rice.. 14.07 For use at Beneficencia House, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 31 pounds lard.. 3.27 ..do 87 pounds chick peas. 8.80 .do 145 pounds potatoes 6.00 .do 58 pounds vermicelli 5.86 do 170 pounds sugar 7.42 .do - • 30 pounds coffee. 10.52 .do O 26 cans condensed milk Garlic 5.72 .do 90 .do Do. 4 pounds onions .22 .do Spices .35 .do Do. 1,771 loaves bread 16.27 .do 14 sacks charcoal 5.60 .do 94 liters milk 18.80 .do • 108 pounds bacon. 12.42 do 25 pounds salt .55 .do 15 cans tomatoes 2.25 .do 24 pounds starch 2.76 .do 5 bottles aguardiente. .40 .do 3 bottles olive oil .75 do 3 bottles alcohol.. .60 .do 5 packages candles 1.00 .do 15 pounds soap 1.20 .do - Matches .20 .do Do. • 16 pounds black beans 1.10 .do 5 bottles vinegar .36 do 30 pounds meat. 6.00 .do 1 box bluing. .10 .do 1 bottle turpentine .30 .do Red-ocher paint .10 .do Do. 133.89 Nicolas Manzini 500 sacks lime 675.00 For use in the sanitation department, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 9 Manuel Gutierrez 25 pounds powder $20.00 12 picks. 21.00 41.00 For use in public works at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Nicolas Manzini 3 sacks lime 4.05 2 brooms.. .28 16 sacks sand 1.60 346 feet lumber. 2 lumber posts. 17.30 2.20 25.43 10 F. Cancio. Used in connection with building and repair of barracks and quar- ters at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. For use in sanitation department, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 106 pounds blue paint. 21.80 1 empty barrel. .30 .do 25 pounds glue 6.25 .do 7 sponges 55 .do 1 bottle mineral oil. 12 do 388 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 10 F. Cancio 23 paint brushes. Paid. $7.05 For use in sanitation department, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 1 can 2 brooms. .10 .do .20 do Soap.. .10 .do Quantity purchased not specified. 6 pounds rope 1.25 .do 300 pounds corn 3.60 .do 4 pounds cement .20 .do 3 packages lampblack paint. .45 .do Lampblack paint.. 30 .do 13 pounds red-ocher paint. 1.05 do Red-ocher paint .10 do Aguardiente. .30 .do 3 buckets. 3.00 .do Grease. .30 .do Hemp 10 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 10 pounds salt .20 .do $47.32 Felix Torres. Jose Antonio Jimenez. Santiago Ma Madrigal. 26 carloads stone 61.10 Used in paving streets of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 12 carloads stone 28.20 .do 12 hammers $12.00 4 mule shoes.. .85 12 hammer handles 2.04 1 sledge handle .30 15.19 Felix Torres 26 carloads stone 61.10 26 carloads stone 61.10 122.20 Used in public works at Sancti Spiritus. Used in paving streets of Sancti Spiritus. Jose Antonio Jimenez 12 carloads stone 28.20 12 carloads stone 28.20 56.40 17 Felix Torres 26 carloads stone 61. 10 Nicolas Mazini 500 sacks lime 675.00 19 ..do 643 feet lumber. $32.15 4 barrels tar and 1 empty barrel. 17.22 49.37 25 Fernando Echemendia... 13,000 bricks 104.00 ..do For use in sanitation department, Sancti Spiritus. Used in connection with building and repair of barracks and quar- ters, Sancti Spiritus. Used in connection with repairs to Girls' Orphan Asylum at Sancti Spiritus. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 389 Quantity not specified; labor included in amount of bill. Labor included in amount of bill. .do Quantity not specified; labor included in amount of bill. 17 carloads lime 74.50 ..do 335 panniers sand 26.80 .do 6 pounds red-ocher paint. .30 ..do 9 packages lampblack paint .90 .do Paints 15.00 do 2 doors 10.00 do 1 lock 1.00 do · 3 hinges .60 do 1 window shutter 5.00 do 4 pounds potash 6.80 .do Paints 30.00 ..do · 52 lumber poles 26.00 .do 1,707 feet lumber 73.40 .do 1,500 tiles 16.50 do - 3 doors 18.00 .do 1 water tank and 200 bricks 7.60 .do 1 barrel cement 9.00 .do 600 feet lumber 25.80 .do 451.20 Nicolas Manzini 9 lumber posts. 24.75 51 sacks fine dirt 5.10 29.85 Used in connection with barracks and quarters, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. 4, 203. 12 Total [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 6 Bernadino Escobar. 62 horseshoes $24.80 For shoeing horses used at the Guan- Labor included in amount of bill. tanamo waterworks. 7.25 For use in the public jail at Guanta- namo, Cuba. Alfonso A. Ysalgue.. R. Mola & Co. 1 bath tub 256 pounds codfish. $14.40 38 pounds bacon. 3.49 49 pounds potatoes 5 pounds sugar 1.48 .33 19.70 For use in the Guantanamo orphan Cristal Mestre Jose Seisdedes Bread 25.00 asylum. ..do Quantity purchased not specified. 1 table. $3.00 1 clock 4.00 1 kitchen dresser 14.00 • 21.00 Segundo Cure Guantanamo Railroad Co Meat 92 pounds iron 15.31 6.45 do ...do nara, Cuba. Do. For constructing a wharf at Caime- 390 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 6 Brooks & Co 608 feet lumber. $24.62 For use at the Guantanamo water- works. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli . 1 farrier's stool $1.00 1 pair pliers 1.50 1 hammer .50 1 rasp 1.00 10 pounds nails. 2.00 1 iron bar. 3.30 24 rivets .05 3 brooms 1.00 1 inkstand. .60 5 reams writing paper. .15 1 blank book 1.05 12 pencils.. .50 1 sheet iron 2.70 250 envelopes. .62 2 locks. 6 pocketbooks 8 bolts.. · 40 1.20 .50 8 pounds rope 1.10 1 steel bar 2.70 24 bolts 1.60 12 hammer handles 3.00 10 pounds rope 1.80 1 copy book.. 1.75 1 shoeing hammer. .60 12 sheets waterproof paper 1.20 14 pounds grease 2.10 2 punchers. .40 1 door knocker .45 2 file handles .10 20 quires paper 1 bottle mucilage. 7 steel bars 80 .30 28.00 2 flat iron bars. 4.55 1 paint brush .40 68.92 Less deduction 22.75 46. 17 do 1 case Diamond oil 4.00 115 pounds manila rope 19.55 1 rule. .40 can paint 1.75 1 paint brush. .15 1 box Diamond oil 4.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 391 50 pounds tacks 3.50 4 sets blocks 23.00 1 galvanized pulley .50 1 iron bar... 1.27 1 rule. .40 2 padlock hinges 30 1 can white-lead paint. 2.50 1 paint brush. .15 3 padlocks. 1.20 1 iron bar. 1.12 2 pounds washers. .20 1 iron bar. 1.89 48 bolts 1.50 78 pounds steel. 11.70 84 bolts 2.80 6 washers.. .60 3 files 1.80 84.28 do 1 lamp. 3.50 .do 4 pair hinges .25 do 3 lanterns 2.40 do 3 iron bars. 3.73 do 4 pounds lead, shot .40 do 2 yards canvas. 1.75 do 1 package tacks .10 do 1 lamp burner .90 .do 2 files 1.20 do 100 bolts 2.00 do 3 packages tacks. .30 .do 5 pounds wire nails. 50 .do 20 feet canvas 4.00 ..do Glue... .10 do Carbon paper. .10 do 24 spikes. 13.00 .do 10 files. 3.10 do 6 pocketbooks 1.50 .do 12 lamp wicks .15 do 1 rule. .40 .do 1 liter copying ink .80 do 2 pounds grease .30 do 122 bolts 4.80 45.28 1,200 blasting fuse 1.20 60 screws 2.25 2 bits 1.10 466 tiles. 33.79 10 pounds nails .95 5 pounds wire .40 1 case coal oil .. 3.40 124 pounds iron. 4.96 3 barrels nails 17.25 3 scrubbing brushes 3.00 9 C. Branet & Co. Quantity purchased not stated. Do. 392 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Mar. 9 C. Branet & Co. 1 rat trap · $0.50 25 pounds tacks.. 2.38 15 pounds wire 1.20 1 padlock. .15 1 hogshead blacksmith coal 22.00 1 sack lime 2.25 1 bundle 2.25 2 pairs hinges. .30 $99.33 For use at the Guantanamo water- works. 1 bridle 2.25 2 mule collars. 5.00 1 case coal oil. 3.60 2 brooms .80 9 files 4.00 15.65 .do 2 steel rods. 2.52 1 lamp 3.75 1 lantern 1.10 8 lamp wicks .30 2 lamp chimneys .50 3 oil stones. .75 1 ax 1.50 1 box cod oil. 4.50 1 tap and die 11.00 1 rope... .25 12 wooden buckets 3.00 29.17 .do 41 pounds washers. .45 24 screws. .25 75 pounds nails 2.20 26 pounds screws. 2.60 2 pounds tacks. .20 1 roll tape. .50 6.20 .do 20 blasting fuse packing. 10.00 6 kegs spikes 39.00 268 pounds iron. 10.72 1 hogshead coal 22.00 1 case lamp oil 3.40 1 block and fall 22.00 2 kegs nails.. 10.00 117.12 ..do Federio Arce 1 cabinet 13.00 For use at headquarters, department of Guantanamo, Cuba. 20 6 C. E. Abbey Manuel Betran 67 pounds manila rope 10.05 527.68 liters milk. 73.87 For use at Guantanamo waterworks. For use at Guantanamo hospital PERSONAL PROPERTY. 393 Quantity purchased not stated. Candelario Tellez Manuel Bertran 323 liters milk 45.22 .do 29 kilos soap.. $5.22 3 cans lamp oil.. 6.75 3 packages candles .45 12.42 ..do I. Cisneros 5,654 grams peas, 4,872 grams rice, 4,620 grams potatoes, 756 grams lard, 588 grams coffee, 882 grams sugar, 9,660 grams meat, 9,660 grams bread. 10.50 For use in Guantanamo city jail Felipe Desquion.. 1 ream writing paper 1 blank book 1 case lamp oil 5 pounds ocher paint 1 pound glue · Postage stamps $0.50 do 3.50 .do .30 .do 4.00 .do .25 .do .20 do Lamp wicks. .05 do Do. 3 brooms .15 .do bottle aguardiente. .05 .do Bread, cheese .15 .do Do. 9.15 .do Pedro Arce 8 kilos rice .64 150 kilos sugar. 18.36 13 kilos coffee 3.90 66 kilos peas 11.86 76 eggs 3.80 72 kilos lard 15. 84 191 kilos potatoes. 55 kilos bacon 17.19 69 kilos macaroni 12.42 11.00 58 kilos ham.. 16. 24 43 liters tinto wine 8.60 6 liters sherry wine. 2.70 3 bottles rum .45 3 strings garlic. 1.95 18 kilos onions. 1.62 5 kilos pepper 1.50 21 kilos salt. .84 9 cans condensed milk 1.80 4 bottles olive oil. 1.00 131.71 Less discount. 9.87 121.84 Brooks & Co Luis Gallart 2,243 feet lumber 93.58 For use in the civil hospital at Guan- tanamo, Cuba. For use at the Guantanamo water- works. 40 blank forms $2.00 1 can oil.. .50 1 sprinkler 1.00 3.50 Elwell Mercantile Co.. Emilio Latenlade. 10,865 feet lumber 347.68 539.81 kilos meat. For use at the Guantanamo city hospital. For the Guantanamo waterworks 210.33 For the Guantanamo city hospital.. · 394 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Lawrence D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] · Quantity purchased not specified. Date. From whom purchased. Mar. 20 Flint, Eddy & Co Articles. Paid. Discription and use. 4 tooth axes 3 spall hammers. 71 masons' hammers 12 striking hammers $4.5€ 3.87 3.97 8.64 $21.04 | For the Guantanamo water works 27 Henry J. McCoy 30,027 pounds pig lead. 1,277. 15 9 gate valves and 5 air valves 312.53 1, 589. 68 .do 2 hand-power derricks 1 tapping and threading machine.. 16.80 Taps.. 108.50 .do .do 7.60 .do 132.90 Grunersindo Daregar. 36 pads writing paper 3.00 For use at headquarters, Guanta- namo, Cuba. 26 Brooks & Co 1,280 feet lumber 50.68 For use at the Guantanamo water- works. 31 C. Branet & Co ream paper 1.75 For use at headquarters, Department of Guantanamo, Cuba. Apr. 2 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 ream writing paper. $0.40 1 hammer 20 1 screw-driver .25 1 gimlet 3 cases milk 1 bottle vinegar .10 22.50 50 1 French oil 80 1 sack rice. 9.94 1 shovel .75 1 scrubbing brush 1.00 24 door knockers .50 1 can enamel paint. .45 1 box vermicelli. 1.40 38.79 Mar. 6 Guantanamo R. R. Co Henry J. McCoy. 255 pounds coal.. 12 calking chisels. 1.30 For use at the Guantanamo Orphan Asylum. ..do $4.18 2 bush-hammers.. 14.85 6 hand-clip chisels 1.04 6 diamond chisels 1.31 6 cape chisels. .58 21.96 363 lengths water pipe. 630. 13 For use at the Guantanamo water- works. Total 8,029. 70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 395 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter B. Barker, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 13 Lamenio Cancio & Bro. 4 braces, 4 iron rings, 16 iron bolts, 16 washers, 12 spikes $40.25 17 iron bolts 3.63 · 2 iron rings. 6.00 Spanish gold 49.88 Reduced to United States currency $45.35 For construction of government docks at Cienfuegos, Cuba. 28 Castillo & Compania.. Total 82 wooden piles. 598.80 644. 15 ..do [Personal property purchased by Capt. James W. Watson, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Mayari, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 24 | Hipolito Gutierrez. 1 sack lime $1.25 Elwell Mercantile Co. 4,540 white-pine lumber. 3,659 yellow-pine lumber. Used for sanitary purpose at Mayari, Specific use not more definitely stated. Cuba. $158.90 117.08 275.98 31 R. Laroche Miscellaneous, municipalities.. Do. 2 pairs hinges .50 10 pounds tallow candles. 4.00 bottle turpentine • .40 bottle varnish .20 Emilio Delgado 25 wagon screws Total 5. 10 2.00 284.33 Barracks and quarters ..do Do. Do, [Personal property purchased by Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 6 Ulpiano Adan 34 meters sand $51.00 Used in street paving, city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Mercedes Socarras de Arteaga. 8 Jose Alvarez Inclan 1 Smith Premier typewriter machine 7 posts 100.00 12.80 Used in the office of the disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in repairing public roads at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 396 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. March, 1900.] Paid. Discription and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 9 Anselmo Santayana.. 60 sacks lime $27.00 Used in the public prison at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Jose Bejarano 9 large posts 7.20 Used in the public roads at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 7 F. Espinoza.. 141 sacks lime 56.40 Used in paving city streets, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Bernabe Sanchez Adan 7 barrels cement. 35.00 Used in the public prison at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 9 Tomas Jimeno 5,500 floor tiles. 86.62 Used in the Carmen Hospital at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 10 Emilio Fernandez. 182 meters stone 910.00 Used in paving city streets, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 9 Enrique J. Montonlieu 1,370 blank forms. 12.70 Used in the office of the disbursing officer, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 12 A. Escobar. 19 meters sand. 19.00 Augustin Pueyo 14 meters sand. 16.80 Rafael Valdivia 19 meters sand. 23.75 10 Ernesto Luaces.. 5 posts. 5.00 Used in paving city streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. ..do .do Used in public works in the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 12 Graciano de Betancourt. 48 carloads paving stone 62.22 Used in sanitary work in city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Juan Adan Molina 57 posts 125.40 Used in public roads in the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 13 Pedro Montejo Esteban Gregori Rafael Castellanos. A. Alvarez Manuel Serrano Juan Arisa Aurelio Porro Augustin Esterez. F. Vilaplana…. O. Agramonte 3 meters sand. 2 meters sand.. 19 meters sand 13 meters sand. 14 meters sand. 17 meters sand. 5 meters sand. 30 sacks lime 232 sacks lime 92.80 Used in paving city streets in Puerto Principe, Cuba. 3.75 .do 2.60 .do 28.50 do 16.25 do 17.50 ..do 23.80 do 6.00 .do 12.00 Used in public prison in Puerto Prin- cipe, Cuba. 2 gallons oil 2 pounds paint $2.10 .50 1 barrel cement 7.00 3 pounds nails. .24 9.84 14 Jose Soberats 2 crowbars. 4.50 Used in connection with charities and hospital at Puerto Principe, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 397 24 steel stake pins 3.00 Argelio Lazo 3 pounds paint 17 Antonio Serrano. 23 posts 18 Fernando Rodriguez 1 tin box. 19 Manuel Serrano 1.25 7.50 Used in sanitary work in city of Puer- to Principe, Cuba. ..do 25.30 Used in public roads at Puerto Prin- cipe, Cuba. Used in military barracks at Puerto Principe, Cuba. .50 Used in paving city streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. ..do .do Used in military barracks and quar- ters at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in paving city streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in connection with public works at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in paving the city streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Vicente Pozo 20 Rafael Castellanos Joaquin Gomez... 17 Nicodemes Cespedes. Juan Arisa M. J. Martinez 19 Augustin Esterez Aurelio Porro. Yndalecio Costo Rafael Valdivia Esteban Gregori 36 meters sand. 9 meters sand 19 meters sand. 6 bushings.. 10 meters sand. 19 meters sand. 7 meters sand.. 22 meters sand. 7 meters sand. 17 meters sand. 16 meters sand. 4 meters sand. 45.00 11.25 23.75 3.00 13. 12 25.60 .do 9.10 ..do 27.50 do 8.75 do 21.85 .do 22.40 .do 5.00 ..do 19 Miguel Mora. 12 hoe handles. 25 Graciano de Betancourt. 30 carloads paving stone 255. 14 223 21 22 A. Escobar. 23 Daniel Marin. Jose Pardo Juan Alvarez. 21 W. & L. E. Gurley. Saturnino Forcada Juan Perez 3 meters sand.. 3.00 do 10 meters sand. 12.00 .do 15.60 .do 2.50 do 7.50 2 223 Edson Manufacturing Co. 26 | Nicodemes Cespedes. Jose Monor. 24 12 meters sand 2 meters sand.. 24 iron bolts 24 pounds rope 1 transit, complete; 1 architect's level, com- plete; 1 New York rod, 1 steel tape meas- ure, 3 rolls tracing cloth, 4 rolls blue printing paper, 1 pedometer, 12 rubber erasers, 1 pantograph, 3 rubber curves, 2 T squares, 1 scale, 1 case drawing instru- ments, 1 pair proportional dividers, 1 sec- tion liner, 6 poles, 2 triangles, 1 nest sau- cers, 4 drawing brushes, 1 box water colors, 1 set ink bottles, 1 roll cross-sec- tion paper. 2 odorless excavators, complete; 120 suc- tion hose, complete. 12 meters sand 62 feet copper wire 1.60 270.00 Used in connection with public works at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in water service at military quarters, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in sanitary work in the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 1,300.00 do 15.00 3.72 ..do Used in connection with military quarters at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 398 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 26 Rafael Castellanos Gudalecio Cosa.. Juan Arisa Augstin Estevez. Aurelio Porro Nicodemes Cespedes. Joaquin Gomez.. Carlos Alvarez Manuel Serrano Kuy-Scheerer Co 38 meters sand 7 meters sand 36 meters sand 6 meters sand 29 meters sand 32 meters sand 3 meters sand 57 meters sand 52 meters sand $53.20 Used in sanitary work in the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 9.10 ..do 45.00 .do 7.80 .do 40.60 .do 40.00 do 3.75 .do 74.10 .do 65.00 1,630 pounds formaldehyde $374.90 800 pounds corrosive sublimate 768.00 800 pounds corrosive sublimate 688.00 920 half gallons crude carbolic acid. 561.50 2,758 pounds muriatic acid 96.53 28 | Ulpiano Adan 104 pieces rough lumber. 2, 488.93 254.50 26 Manuel Alvarez 30 meters sand 39.00 Used in disinfecting work in the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in care and repair of public roads, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in city street paving at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Benito Pozo 19 meters sand 24.70 .do Eleodoro Olazabel. 10 meters sand 13.00 do Esteban Gregori... 11 meters sand 14.30 do 28 Graciano de Betancourt. 18 carloads paving stone 153.08 ..do 31 Casildo Lopez 2 cans oil $4.00 4 pounds twine 1.20 5.20 Used in sanitary works, city of Puer- to Principe, Cuba. 29 Eduardo Menendez 3 barrels cement.. 21.00 12 picks. 10.80 2 cans kerosene oil 4.00 2 lanterns 1.80 8 pounds twine. 2.40 31 Casildo Lopez 1 refrigerator.. 40.00 19.00 29 Rafael Pachecho 8 rubber stamps Pedro Rodriguez 940 linear feet cedar lumber. 8.00 73.35 30 Pedro Montejo 665 sacks lime 266.00 31 Tomas Rodriguez 236 sacks lime 94.60 .do Used in the district commander's office, Puerto Principe, Cuba. ..do Used in connection with military barracks, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in paving city streets, Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 399 Senian Martinez Antonio Alvarez Enrique Montonlieu Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 4 meters sand. 7 meters sand. 20 meters sand. 700 blank forms 32 blank books 1,000 blank forms. 3.50 5.60 9.80 28.00 8.00 31.50 .do .do Used in public jail, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in military government offices at Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do Used in connection with public charities, Puerto Principe, Cuba. 1,000 envelopes $7.00 2 reams writing paper. 7.60 • 2 bottles ink. 2.20 2 bottles red ink. .60 1 box pens.. 65 12 penholders. .90 24 pencils. 1.60 24 memorandum books. 2.80 12 bottles mucilage. .90 3 rulers 1.50 6 sheets blotting paper .40 1 package pins.. .30 3 steel erasers 2.00 3 dozen rubber bands 1.20 1 office lamp.... 4.50 1 copying press. 8.00 Tomas Jimeno. 8 blank books 500 floor tiles 1,400 bricks. 4,300 bricks 8.65 50.80 7.88 18.90 26.78 111.00 F. Espinoza E. Escoto F. Villaplana. Jesus de la Torre 190 sacks lime 76.00 5 pieces iron grating. 60.00 Used in the military government offices at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in sanitary work, city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in connection with barracks and quarters, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in paving city streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Used in public jail at Puerto Prin- cipe, Cuba. 40 sacks lime 16.00 Used in sanitary work in city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 1 barrel cylinder oil. 34.00 Used in connection with military buildings at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Cirilo Anton. 2 globe valves $18.00 2 iron plates... 5.00 1 reducer, 1 nipple, 1 bushing. 2.50 Anselmo Santayana. 230 sacks lime 25.50 92.00 ..do Used in paving the city streets at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Manuel Rivero Jose Morel. Joaquin Rodriguez. 23 cart loads stone... 57.50 267 sacks lime 106.80 .do do 27 pounds rope $4.05 400 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Used in connection with sanitary work at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Mar. 31 Joaquin Rodriguez. 4 iron hooks. 2 hand augers 4 files 1 whipsaw 10 iron buckets. 236 pounds rod iron $10.11 52 pounds iron bolts and washers 5.20 16 pounds bar steel. 2.40 .30 1.05 .80 7.00 7.50 1 file. .80 2 pulley blocks 5.40 2 hand axes 4.50 5 hand augers 3.59 $52.70 Casildo Lopez 2 packages lampblack paint. .10 12 painting brushes 4.50 12 pounds twine.. 3.60 · 2 brushes 1.00 30 bedcovers. 45.00 12 shovels 7.20 12 lanterns 10. 20 4 crowbars.. 7.00 30 cot frames 45.00 281 pounds iron 15. 75 139.35 .do 63 rolls twine. 18.50 30 files. 11.50 2 cases kerosene oil. 8.00 1 grindstone. 5.00 5 tin funnels. .25 3 yards red cloth 1.02 11 pieces grindstone. 6.60 1 bottle ink. .25 2 penholders 10 1 yard measure. 55 24 memorandum books. 4.75 3 coffee strainers .90 24 pick handles.. 7.00 6 pounds chalk. .68 102 pounds rod iron 5.61 9 pounds iron bolts. 1.17 9 pounds iron bolts- 1.67 10 pounds nails. .70 410 pounds rod iron. 26.80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 401 2 iron hooks, complete. 3.04 13 pounds blasting powder 13.80 8 yards blasting fuse.. 1.25 85 pounds nails. 5.95 1 iron cutter.. 1.50 2 steel cutters 1.80 2 iron tongs. 4.50 79 pounds steel 7.95 89 pounds plate iron 4.92 1 iron burrer. 8.00 • 46 pounds iron nuts 5.98 8 empty barrels 5.50 9 pounds iron bolts. 1.17 2 valves 4.75 3 reducers 70 2 elbows.. 1 union. 40 .30 5 nippers 1.10 1 case turpentine. 9.50 1 connection .25 4 balls cotton wick .40 6 painting brushes 3.00 2 iron plates.. 3.00 24 iron washers. .15 5 coffee strainers 1 iron plate.. 321 picks 25 pounds white paint. 1.95 12.50 5.50 469. 70 397 shovels 238.20 100 hoes 85.00 27 crowbars 50.75 12 axes 18.00 2 hatchets 1.80 8 sledge hammers 10.90 12 saws 17.50 3 tape measures 12.00 14 hammers 8.60 55 machetes 68.75 2 whipsaws. 8.00 17 iron pots. 47.10 34 frying pans 17.30 8 coffee pots 13.25 11 soup ladles 1.65 14 forks. 2.80 7 spoons 1.75 6 water boilers 18.90 8 lanters.. 6.80 7 knives 3.50 7 coffee mills 7.00 10 tin pans. 2.40 61 wheelbarrows 244.00 1 carpenters' square 75 11164-x x—26 402 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 31 Casildo Lopez Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Used in connection with sanitary work at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 3 iron kottles $5.25 6 iron buckets 4.50 2 monkey wrenches. 3.25 1 saw-set.. .75 2 carpenters' planes. 1.60 2 garlopins 3.00 6 chisels 4.20 4 chisels 2.00 1 iron square .75 15 iron pots.. 22.89 1 saw-set.. .75 1 coffee roaster 2.60 1 mechanical bench. 12.00 6 tin cans.... 1.80 2 wheelbarrows 8.00 6 iron buckets 4.50 3 lanterns 2.55 4 iron buckets 3.00 $1,649.70 1 package nails. .10 12 pounds nails. .96 23 yards tablecloth .65 10 yards woolen cloth 2.40 2 yards red cloth 5.50 5 yards woolen cloth .92 2 yards woolen cloth 2.36 7 blank books 1.20 1 pound paint .25 1 can paint 1.30 1 can vermilion paint. 1.35 1 can black paint.. 3.50 2 horseshoes. 1.00 6 spools tape... .45 1 sponge. .20 2 calcimining brushes. .50 4 bushings. 1.20 1 reducer 1.25 2 check valves. 8.00 13 boards pine lumber. 13.65 3 large glasses 36.00 4 rolls fence wire 20.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 403 6 pounds glue 1.95 104.69 118.80 Used in connection with barracks and quarters at Puerto Principe, Cuba. A. Fernandez. 297 sacks lime O. Agramonte 40 machetes 12 machete sheaths. 109 picks, complete. $49.25 4.20 152. 10 41 pick handles.. 11.96 85 shovels 51.00 6 blank books 9 crowbars. 20 iron buckets 8 iron mauls.. 2 saws .90 15.75 8.25 11.04 6.00 10 lanterns 8.50 102 hoes 37.50 8 hoe handles 2.40 4 cases kerosene oil. 16.00 7 pieces grindstone. 5.65 46 pounds twine. 21.40 3 compasses 2.70 3 knives 1.20 22 barrels cement 154.00 20 wheelbarrows 80.00 3 hammers 2.40 8 spoons 1.20 3 files. .90 16 iron pots. 33.91 4 kettles 5.00 · 3 coffee mills 9.50 21 picks 18.90 1 hatchet. 4 air levels 1.90 1 pound borax. .15 6. 10 6 padlocks. 1 door lock 2.00 3.25 3 iron rings. .10 1 garlopin 2.50 1 brace 2.00 3 bits 2.00 1 case lubricating oil. 11.00 25 pounds cotton 4.00 5 lamp chimneys.. 2.00 48 brooms 22.50 1 can turpentine 3.75 12 packages nails. .72 6 iron mauls. 1 sieve..... 6.30 2 cases kerosene oil. 8.00 .90 1 pound vermilion paint .25 404 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Charles J. Symmonds, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 31 31 Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. O. Agramonte 1 painting brush $0.50 200 pounds yellow ocher paint 12.00 $803.53 Manuel Ramirez 18 meters rubblestone 18.00 Used in connection with sanitary works at Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do O. Agramonte 2 cases lubricating oil $22.00 2 cases kerosene oil 8.00 1 sieve.. 60 copper nails .90 60 20 31.70 Used in connection with barracks and quarters at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Casildo Lopez Total 1 bottle ink. 3 office chairs 18.00 3 rocking chairs 9.50 1 washstand. 6.20 2 blank books 2.55 1 bottle ink 40 1 glass plate. .25 4 yards table cloth 5.86 1 box pens. .60 1 sponge.. 30 4 drawer handles. 1.25 44.91 Used in connection with rural guard and administration at Puerto Prin- cipe, Cuba. 11, 439. 48 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter H. Chatfield, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 15 Francisco Rojo Abdona Cesar Lugo 5 Conde & Abalo 7 barrels lime. $5.60 Used in constructing and repairing walls at Baracoa, Cuba. 84 cart loads stone. 8.40 Used in repairing streets at Baracoa, Cuba. 1 ream writing paper. 1 bottle ink. $3.70 1.25 1 box wafers; 1 sheet blotting paper 1.35 1 can mineral oil. 1.75 8.05 Stationery and lighting supplies for Disposed of under the direction of city jail at Baracoa, Cuba. Jose H. Perez, mayor of Baracoa. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 405 15 | A. R. Arguelles 34 pounds manila rope 5.10 - Used in general repairs, water supply and stables, Fort Wood. 5 barrels cement. 27.50 2 double blocks 3.00 8 packages rope 2.10 14 pounds galvanized nails. 1.40 1,996 feet lumber 69.88 22 pounds iron nails. 1.76 6 T hinges 1.20 60 screws .50 2 barrels lime 1.60 1 bolt, complete .30 1 chain bolt, complete. .50 564 feet iron tubes.. 95.88 12 elbows.. 2.40 6 T's 1.20 4 unions 3.00 4 sheets emery paper .20 ..do ..do .do ..do .do .do .do .do • .do .do ..do .do .do .do .do ..do 3 paint brushes. 2.40 12 pieces iron.. .60 220.52 Francisco Morotto. 79 feet galvanized pipe. 23.40 1 automatic valve 4.00 .do Used in the guardhouse at Fort Wood. Used for tank and bath at Fort Wood. Used for tank at Fort Wood 5 pieces iron. 3.75 Used to connect pipes for bath, Fort Wood. 5 assorted cocks. 14.00 and water-closets, Fort Wood. 3 brass showers. 3.00 .do 1 brass valve; pipe. 6.50 .do Used in connection with tank, bath, Quantity and class of pipe purchased not specified. 1 round piece iron. 1.25 .do 20 pipe joints 4.00 ..do 59.90 Fernando Morotto.. 53 feet galvanized pipe. 15.90 12 pipe joints. 2.40 1 brass cock. 3.00 1 brass shower. 26 feet pipe. 1.25 13.00 35.55 Leonardo Escoto 1 runner. 1.25 1 hook, 1 plate.. 1.50 do 2 machine pieces 3.50 ..do 2 chisels, 1 tool burin, 1 punch 1.50 .do 6 washers. 4.00 .do 3 bolts 90 • .do 1 pick .40 do 2 machine pieces 1 plate and screws. 1 piece material 1.00 ..do Used in connection with bath and water-closets, Fort Wood. Used in connection with water sup- ply at Fort Wood. Item not further stated. Labor included in amount of bill. Item not further described; labor in- cluded in amount of bill. .40 ..do 3.00 .do 406 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter H. Chatfield, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Paid. Mar. 15 Leonardo Escoto 2 faucets. $2.50 Used in connection with water sup- 6 scrapers. 4.80 • 1 pump piece 1.00 $25.75 16 Adriano Galano, chief of rural police. 1 ream writing paper. 4. 25 ply at Fort Wood. ..do .do Used in the office of rural guard at Baracoa, Cuba. Paulino Labory 40 wooden posts 17.00 Used in repairing bridge at Legia, near Baracoa, Cuba. 385.02 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Herman C. Schumm, Second United States Artillery, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 31 Total Capt. W. H. Chatfield, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 20 gallons mineral oil $2.34 Used in the office of the collector of Specific use not more definitely stated. customs, Baracoa, Cuba. 2 scrubbing brushes .16 .do Do. 2.50 First Lieut. H. E. Knight, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 4 cakes Sapolio .28 .do Do. 1 box metal polish .04 .do Do. 6 packages toilet paper. .36 .do Do. 24 boxes matches. .12 .do Do. .80 4 cakes Sapolio .28 .do Do. 24 boxes matches. .12 .do Do. .40 Total 3.70 1900. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Edward B. Ives, Signal Corps, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 7 Ysidro Pinillos Doors.. $5.00 9 Manhattan Supply Co 8,000 insulators, Western Union P. T. 224.00 B G. Alvarez 1,050 pounds ice 4.72 Used at the office of the chief signal | Number purchased not specified. officer, Habana. Electrical supply for the U. S. Signal Corps, Habana, Cuba. For use at the office of the U. S. Signal Corps, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 407 15 Foote, Pierson & Co 1,000 porcelain insulators.. 715 pounds salt of ammonia. $7.50 53.62 100 pairs climbers' straps.. 65.00 48 rolls insulating tape. 21.60 48 hatchets 24.00 200 pounds office wire 60.00 48 splicing clamps.. 64.80 3,000 coppers 135.00 24 electric bells. 8.40 200 Gonda battery cells. 130.00 12 tool handles 16.80 504 glass jars 90.72 48 cutting pliers 84.00 12 pounds tacks, d. p 1.44 24 vises and straps. 54.00 20 pounds annunciator wire. 6.80 2,000 zincs. 112.50 936. 18 941. 18 Electrical supply for the U. S. Signal | Amount paid on this bill, $941.18. Corps, Habana. 15 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 Remington typewriter, No. 7 93.00 For use at the office of the U. S. Signal Corps, Habana. Krajewski, Pesant Co. 639 pounds cast iron. 16 Harry L. Wren 1 set brass harness.. 25.56 30.00 Rural police and administration .do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. J. Henry Steinhart 25,900 blank forms.. $75.50 1 copying book 5.50 2 blank books 20.00 13 rubber stamps 15.00 16 116.00 Stationery supply for office of theU. S. Signal Corps. 100 boxes rubber bands 34.00 24 ink wells 3.00 500 scratch pads 20.00 2,000 sheets carbon paper. 55.00 12,000 clips 21.00 20 boxes pens.. 16.50 48 pencils.. 3.33 100 rolls pins 9.00 50 blank books 4.00 25 pounds drawing paper 7.50 12 desk trays 8.00 12 waste baskets. 12.00 100 typewriter ribbons 76.00 24 blank forms 19.50 19 Krajewski, Pesant & Co Habana Electric Co 50 miles galvanized-iron wire 288.83 750.00 ..do Electrical supply for U. S. Signal Corps, Habana. 100 insulators. $1.00 24 LeClanche batteries 9.60 15 yards cotton cord.. 2.40 44 pounds salt of ammonia. 6.60 19.60 do 408 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Edward B. Ives, Signal Corps, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 19 F. P. Turner 50 rolls toilet paper. · 1 rubber stamp pad. $2.50 .40 $2.90 For use in the office of the U. S. Sig- nal Corps, Habana. 792 feet lumber. 25.34 ..do 29 Benito Batet 24 Newhall G. M. Eng. Co. 200 miles galvanized wire 3,445.00 Electrical supply for U. S. Signal Amount paid on bill, $25.34, U. S. cur- rency; bill in Spanish gold. Corps, Habana. 29 2223 27 Joseph Woodrow 387 telegraph poles 638.55 do Manuel F. Cibrian 1 roll tracing cloth $8.00 1 box thumb tacks. .75 4 hard-rubber triangles 2.10 1 T square 1.65 6 bottles India ink. 1.80 1 set drawing instruments. 2.50 30 Maj. C. B. Baker, quarter- | 100 gallons mineral oil. 16.90 Miscellaneous articles for U. S. Sig- nal Corps, Habana. 13.35 .do master, U. S. Volunteers. 29 C. Torre & Co. 4 Yale locks $4.00 4 strap-iron staples 50 31 Wade B. Mell. 1 chain 24 lamps. 35 4.85 .do 82.08 144 chimneys. 30.50 144 wicks. 7.15 119.73 do Aguilera & Garcia.. 5 gallons gasoline. 2.00 5 turpentine. 6 pots enamel. + 3.50 24 pipe hooks.. .30 3.60 9.40 6, 773.91 .do [Personal property purchased by Capt. Harry B. Chamberlin, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Total Mar. 12 Francisco Larrauri 19 Leoncio Taylor. 7,417 pounds lime 8,575 pounds lime $24.10 Used in connection with sanitation at Colon. 30.01 .do Bill was paid, $30.01. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 409 31 Ramon Oliveros & Co 11 sacks corn 1 sack bran.... 40.43 5. 35 45.78 For animals at Colon, Cuba Vincente Avio. 12 pounds nails. .67 34 pick handles. Used in connection with sanitation and street repairs, Colon. 8.50 .do 1 wheelbarrow .. 3.75 .do 20 hammer handles 3.25 .do 4 hoes 1.50 .do 18 hoe handles. 4.50 do P. Martori. Honore Buynt. Martin Superville Angle Barnelo 1 bucket Emery paper 10 sacks lime 43 horseshoes 2 bolts 24 pick handles. 1 sledge handle .50 do .10 do Quantity purchased not stated. 22.77 5.90 ..do $6.45 .50 6.95 do 2.40 .15 202 bottles milk 2.55 12.45 .do Montero & Co 2 demijohns brandy. $2.00 3 demijohns wine. 10.75 Used in hospital San Fernando, at Disposed of under the direction of Colon. Rafael Sernas, president of the board of patrons of San Fernando Hospital, at Colon, Cuba. 6 bottles cognac brandy 6.00 365 pounds sugar. 12.55 200 pounds jerked beef. 26.00 2 boxes codfish. 20.00 230 pounds rice. 6. 67 1 sack rice.. 6.90 25 pounds pease 3 cases mineral oil 37 pounds onions. 1 string garlic. 3.00 10. 20 1.12 · 75 1 pound red pepper 15 pound saffron. .70 12 packages tea.. 1.68 1 empty cask 1.20 100 pounds potatoes 2.40 112.07 .do Vincente Avio. Manuel Perez 20 pounds hemp. 3.19 .do Do. Do. 2 blank books $3.20 1 box pens. 70 Bill paper 50 22280 do do do 4.40 Juan Suarez. 3 burial cases. 6.00 Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Rafael Sernas, president of the board of patrons of San Fernando Hospital, at Colon, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Use for burying the dead of San Fer- Disposed of under the direction of nando Hospital. Rafael Sernas, president of the board of patrons of San Fernando Hospital, at Colon, Cuba. 410 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of under the direction of Rafael Sernas, president of the board of patrons of San Fernando Hospital, at Colon, Cuba. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Harry B. Chamberlin, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of Date. From whom purchased. Articles. March, 1900.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 31 Pelayo Villanneva 1900. Eduardo I. Valdes 5 blank books.. 400 blank forms $$6.00 5.25 $11.25 For use of hospital pound linseed meal. pound absorbent cotton 2 pounds carbolic acid. .10 .45 1.40 2 pounds yellow vaseline. 1.20 2 pounds boric acid. .70 1 pound tar liquor. .50 1 ounce nitrate silver. 1.10 1 pound tartaric acid. .70 pound cinnamon powder. 40 1 ounce cambalaisa extract. 60 1 ounce extract corrosive sublimate 50 1 bottle ammonia. 40 1 bottle resin oil.. 50 bottle tincture emollient .10 4 ounces iodide potash 1.00 2 ounces subnitrate bismuth .35 4 ounces extract quinine .80 1 box wafers. 2.00 2 ounces sulphate caffeine. 2.20 2 ounces essence aniseed .40 1 bottle Guatemala balsam bottle ointment. 60 80 1 pound chloride potash. 50 1 pound lint .40 1 pound arnica flowers .50 1 pound yellow ointment. .65 1 pound iodide potash.. 4.00 1 ounce citrate caffeine. 1.10 1 pound quassia root. .26 2 bottles chlorohydric acid. 80 1 bottle almond oil. 50 1 bottle glycerin... 70 4 chloride lime .60 2 grains aconite .15 1 truss 1.00 27.96 .do Do. 315.38 Total PERSONAL PROPERTY. 411 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 9 Joaquin Vargas 70 sacks lime 10 blasting powder $56.00 3.00 Sanitation. Specific use not more definitely stated. For blasting purposes $59.00 15 Rodriquez & Bros 1,225 pounds potatoes 39.69 For the general hospital at Remedios. 600 pounds Spanish beans 43.44 .do 186 pounds coffee... 57.66 do 248 pounds sugar 9.92 do 775 pounds rice 23.25 do 128 pounds vermicelli 8.96 .do 186 pounds lard 25 pounds salt 14.88 do .25 .do 31 pounds olive oil 3.10 do 155 pounds bacon 15.50 .do 60 pounds yellow soap. 10. 20 do 25 pounds chocolate. 6.00 .do 120 pounds Cemola soup paste. 15.60 do 50 pounds black beans 1.30 do 25 pounds onions .65 do 2 strings garlic. .80 .do Laurel spices .15 .do 251.35 E. Pucet Medicines 161.12 do Quantity purchased not specified. Class and quantity purchased not specified. 1 rubber syringe. 1.00 .do 162. 12 Manuel Fuentes.. Rodriquez & Bros Pertierra & Co. E. Pucet 200 blank forms 2.75 .do Provisions 144.65 .do Do. 50 blankets 52.68 .do Medicines 951.52 do Do. 5 rubber syringes $5.00 5 glass irrigators.. 1.50 4 bottles antidiphtheria serum 12.00 6 syringe pistons.. .10 2 hypodermic syringe needles. 2.50 1 bottle sandal capsules .80 2 bottles fer. quinine wine 1.20 1 bottle listerine. 1.20 1 Rubinat mineral water 30 24 Joaquin M. Gali 26 Antonio Mayonada. 20 Montgomery Ward & Co.. 1 bottle Scott's emulsion 1 chemists' measure 8 paper files 100 envelopes. 1 blank book Flagstones. Stationery 1.00 25.60 .do 2.50 do $5.40 .70 2.25 8.35 45.00 10.00 Sanitation; for records .do .do For repairing sidewalks at Remedios. Rural guard and administration Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Class and quantity purchased not specified, 412 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second U. S. Infantry, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 29 Otto Dellenguh.. Stationery $7.20 Used on road between Caibarien and Remedios. 22 E. Pucet Medicines 145.52 For the civil hospital at Remedios Class and quantity purchased not specified. Use not more definitely stated. Rodriquez & Bros 1,000 pounds potatoes. $32.00 ..do 125 pounds black beans.. 3.00 ..do 450 pounds Spanish beans 32.40 .do 700 pounds rice 21.00 ..do 140 pounds lard.. 11.20 do 112 pounds vermicelli 7.84 do 224 pounds sugar 8.96 .do · · 168 pounds coffee 50.40 .do 112 pounds bacon.. 6.80 .do 100 Cemola soup paste 13.00 .do 300 pounds jerked beef 30.00 .do 25 pounds salt .25 do 45 pounds olive oil.. 4.50 do • 25 pounds onions .60 do 2 strings garlic.. .70 do 6 cans sausages 7.50 ..do 4 pounds pepper .40 .do Spices 30 ..do 40 pounds jam…. 11.20 do 22 Rodriquez & Bros Provisions 17 Rosendo Palacio. Materials 242.05 56.70 24.18 For maintenance of employees of civil hospital, Remedios. Class and quantity purchased not specified. Do. For street-cleaning department at Do. Caibarien. 22 Manuel Pando. Emilio Cuenca Manuel Fuentes. Bread 45.75 For the civil hospital at Remedios.. Quantity purchased not specified. 330 bottles milk 26.40 ..do 1 ball thread. $0.20 .do 1 bottle machine oil. .10 .do 1 strap for machine. .20 .do 12 spools thread 1.00 do 1 pair scissors. 75 do 6 machine needles. .15 do 6 tin jars... · 75 do 6 brooms. 2.40 do 4 strainers .65 do 1 tin can... 1.20 .do 3 galvanized-iron buckets. 2.00 do 2 wooden rulers .60 do 1 box writing pens. .60 do 12 lead pencils. .50 do 1 liter black writing ink. 1.00 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 413 1,000 blank forms.. 5.25 Postage stamps 2.00 Writing paper 1.40 .do .do do 20.75 Do. Do. Total 2, 284. 07 [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 1 Joaquin V. Ledesma 6 penholders Supplied to the public schools of San Manasio Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Aniador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Do. Do. Supplied to the public school of Pu- isima Concepcion Placetas, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Aniador de Rojas, may- or of Placetas. Disposed of by Aniador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Do. Do. Supplied to the public schools of San Jose Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Aniador de Rojas, may- or of Placetas. Disposed of by Aniador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. $0.25 36 Garnier copy books. 1.50 ..do 2 boxes pens. 1.50 .do 2 liters black ink 3.00 do 1 ream writing paper. 5.25 ..do Sponges and chalk 1.00 .do $12.50 6 penholders .25 36 Garnier copy books. 1.50 ..do 2 boxes pens 1.50 .do 2 liters black ink. 3.00 ..do 1 ream writing paper. 5.25 .do Sponges and chalk 1.00 do 12.50 6 penholders .25 36 Garnier copy books. 1.50 .do 2 boxes pens... 1.50 .do 2 liters black ink. 3.00 ..do 1 ream writing paper. 5.25 .do Sponges and chalk 1.00 .do 12.50 6 penholders .25 36 Garnier copy books. 1.50 .do 2 boxes pens.. 1.50 ..do 2 liters black ink. 3.00 .do 1 ream writing paper 5.25 .do Sponges and chalk. 1.00 .do 12.50 Do. Do. Do. Supplied to the public school of La Caridad Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Aniador de Rojas, may- or of Placetas. Disposed of by Aniador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Aniador de Rojas, may- or of Placetas. 414 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Joaquin V. Ledesma. 6 penholders $0.25 36 Garnier copy books. 1.50 2 boxes pens.. 1.50 [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Supplied to the public school of Jose de la Luz Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. ..do .do Remarks. Disposed of by Aniador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Do. Do. 2 liters black ink. 3.00 do D 1 ream writing paper 5.25 Sponges and chalk. 1.00 .do .do $12.50 6 penholders. .25 Supplied to the public school of Mi- neira Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Aniador de Rojas, may- or of placetas. Disposed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. 36 Garnier copy books 1.50 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.50 .do 2 liters black ink 3.00 .do Do. Do. Do. 1 ream writing paper. 5.25 .do Sponges and chalk 1.00 do 12.50 6 penholders.. .25 Supplied to the public schools of San Pablo Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Disposed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. 12 Garnier copy books .50 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.50 .do 1 liter ink 1.50 .do Do. Do. Do. ream writing paper. 2.10 do Sponges and chalk .40 .do 6.25 6 penholders. .25 12 Garnier copy books .50 Supplied to the public school of Ignacio Agramonte Placetas, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. .do Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Disposed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. 2 boxes pens. 1.50 .do 1 liter ink 1.50 .do Do. Do. Do. ream writing paper. 2.10 .do Sponges and chalk .40 .do 6.25 Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Manuel Fuentes. 7 reams writing paper. 16.00 8 boxes pens. 4.80 5 liters black ink. 3.25 192 inkstands. 14.40 365 penholders 4.56 756 Garnier copy books. 15.75 Date. 15 Mar. 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 415 4 rulers 1.20 96 pencils. 2.80 4 boxes chalk 4.00 1 iron pitcher .29 30 memorandum books.. 1.00 10 sheets blotting paper .60 390 schoolbooks 56.40 125.05 To be used in the public schools of Remedios, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Enrique Malaret, mayor of Remedios. Joaquin Ale ret. 372 Garnier copy books 8.75 9 boxes bar chalk 6.30 18 boxes pens.... 13.50 456 penholders 7.50 108 slates 21.25 12 sheets blotting paper 1.20 156 sponges 9.40 6 boxes slate pencils 3.00 · 18 lead pencils.. .75 6 reams writing paper 30.00 12 liters ink 18.00 119.65 To be used in the public schools of the district of Placetas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor of Placetas. Jose Garcia del Barco 1 set weights and measures 18.00 2 books (dictionaries) 10.00 12 reams writing paper. 15.00 12 liters black ink 12.60 36 pencils. 5 blank books .90 6.00 62.50 For use in the public schools of the district of Camajuani, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Jose C. Vidal, major of Camajuani. 39 desks 324 benches. 266.00 1,269.00 179 tables. 849.00 27 blackboards 117.00 19 wood screens 190.00 19 signs. 76.00 22 revolving chairs. 154.00 30 call bells.. 30.00 38 iron buckets 19.00 17 whitewash brushes 3.20 36 brooms 15.20 38 hemp dusters 5.70 19 barrels lime. 11.40 19 empty barrels 9.50 240 chairs. 19 platforms 240.00 95.00 3,350.00 To be used in the public schools of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Jose Berengue, mayor of Santa Clara. 416 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Jose Leda 9 Reigosa V. Mereira To be used in the public schools of Esperanza, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Francisco Valdes, mayor of Esperanza. Paid. 3 reams writing paper. $10.00 20 bottles ink. 5.00 12 boxes pens. 5.00 2 wood benches 3.00 48 inkstands.. 9.60 2 boxes wafers 2.50 4 whitewash brushes 1.60 1 sack lime .80 $37.50 4 desks. 35.00 4 revolving chairs 26.00 4 cedar wardrobes. 60.00 4 water stands, complete 44.00 12 enameled spittoons 6.00 4 portfolios 4.00 175.00 To be used in the public schools of the distsict of Palmira, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Jacinto Portela, mayor of Palmira. Labor included in amount of bill. Juan Cabode Villa Juan de M. Martinez Asensio V. Puente. 2341 meters blinds. 51.60 .do - 12 cedar benches 33.60 .do 144 automatic tables. $1.50 144 Garnier copy books 3.00 300 envelopes.. 1.65 2 boxes paper fasteners .75 3 boxes pens.. 1.88 1 bottle mucilage .30 · 144 small slates. 5.40 6 liters ink 5.25 2 hemp dusters. .90 2 memorandum books. 1.50 1 empty box. .50 73 schoolbooks 7.75 30.38 Discount, 10 per cent. 3.04 27.34 .do Julio S. Montero & Co 144 Garnier copy books 3.50 144 spelling books 2.50 144 arithmetic tables 2.50 240 schoolbooks 45.50 4 liters ink 4.00 4 boxes pens. 2.00 10 sheets blotting paper ,80 Disposed of by Jacinto Portela, mayor of Palmira. Date. Feb. 28 Mar. 8 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 417 Mar. 28 S. Silva & Co 11164-x x- -27 To be used in the public schools of the district of San Diego del Valle, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Emilio Romero, mayor of San Diego del Valle. To be used in the public schools of the district of San Juan de las Yeras, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor of San Juan. 1 ream writing paper. 4.00 24 slates 1.00 4 bottles mucilage 1.00 2 boxes chalk. 1.00 2 boxes slate pencils. .95 68.75 3 watering pots. 3.00 24 penholders 1.80 2 pounds chalk .20 1 box,pens. .60 72 spelling books 1.80 18 schoolbooks. 2.25 24 inkstands 1.10 6 pencils. 2 towels .30 90 4 sponges .40 6 brooms.. 1.50 1 iron wash basin. .30 14 reams writing paper 6.00 66 Garnier copy books. 2.20 84 writing tables. 1.96 24.31 96 spelling books 1.80 100 slate pencils .50 48 slates... 2.50 5 memorandum books. 2.25 108 schoolbooks.. 12.00. 24 penholders .80 1 bottle ink. .40 12 inkstands .40 .50 21.15 do 700 blank forms. 8.20 .do 48 slates. $3.00 72 spelling books 1.80 24 schoolbooks. 3.00 60 inkstands 4.00 1 liter ink 1.50 1 pounds chalk .15 72 penholders 3.00 48 pencils.. 2.00 12 steel pens .09 18.54 4 cans blue paint 2.16 4 cans white paint. 7.20 1 can turpentine... 4.28 can burnt oil. 2.25 1 can varnish. 10.13 28 Julio S. Montero & Co 28 Juan E. Valdes Setien & Bros. 1 ruler 28 Marcelino Perez. Do. Do. Do. 418 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Marcelino Perez. 6 pounds yellow paint. $1.62 2 pounds blue paint .27 9 pounds glue 6 pounds lampblack. 2.43 2.08 1,000 roofing tiles 18.00 250 feet lumber. 8.80 30 pounds nails. 2.40 7 pairs hinges 1.50 1 package wire nails .10 $63.22 Used in repairing schoolhouse of San Juan de las Yeras, province of Santa Clara, Cuba; building prop- erty of the government. Disposed of by Arturo Alfonso, mayor of San Juan. To be used in the public schools of the district of Cruces, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Rafael Perez Morales, mayor of Cruces. For use in the office of the judge of first instance, at Cienfuegos, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. .do Furnished to the public schools of the district of Rodas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. .do Disposed of by Miguel Gutierrez, judge of first instance, Cienfuegos. Do. Disposed of by Tomas A. Echamdy, mayor of Rodas. J. P. Sanchez. 17 liters ink 10. 20 4 boxes pens. 2.20 576 spelling books 8.00 576 Garnier copy books. 12.00 576 arithmetic tables. 8.00 84 schoolbooks 24.00 2 brooms. .60 121 pounds chalk. 1.00 48 pencils.. 2.00 68.00 Andres S. Moreno 2 blank books 11.00 100 blank forms 4.00 1 ream writing paper. 3.50 1 liter black ink. 1.00 1 box pens. .70 1 bottle stamping ink 63 20.83 500 envelopes... 3.25 5 reams writing paper. 17.58 20.83 Mier V. Suarez. 300 blank forms 4.75 1 rubber stamp 24 brooms... 12 liters ink. 576 penholders.. 45 earthen jars. 45 wash basins. 1.00 • 8.50 do 3.00 ..do 8.00 .do 51.75 ..do 21.60 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Date. Feb. 28 Mar. 28 Mar. 9 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 419 Do. Do. Amount actually paid, $160.04; dis- posed of by Tomas A. Echamdy, mayor of Rodas. Quantity furnished not stated; dis- posed of by Tomas A. Echamdy, mayor of Rodas. 45 enameled iron cups. 7.20 .do Do. • 12 vara's oilcloth. 8.40 do Do. 4 skeins twine. 1.40 do Do. 24 cans paint 4.80 .do Do. 1 blank book 1.00 .do Do. 72 slates 6.00 .do Do. 6 boxes pens. 3.00 .do Do. 1 ream writing paper. 4.00 do Do. 6 boxes slate pencils. 1.00 .do Do. · 144 spelling books 1.20 do Do. 864 Garnier copy books 12.40 .do Do. 144 arithmetic tables 1.20 .do Do. 12 boxes bars chalk.. 144 inkstands. 2.40 do 5.44 .do 160.04 158.04 28 Simon Campos.. Water. 26.00 do 28 Pablo Clavijo. 1 brush $0.40 6 packages blue paint .54 1 sack lime 1.36 Water. .95 3.25 Used in repairing schoolhouse of the district of Rodas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Feb. 28 H. W. Klittke & Co 500 Garnier copy books. 1,372 schoolbooks. 10.41 226.83 324 arithmetic tables 5.40 312 slates 13.00 12 boxes slate pencils 3.60 2 books, dictionaries 17 maps 6.00 64: 50 16 wooden rulers 20.00 144 memorandum books. 3.50 12 reams writing paper. 15.00 12 sheets blotting paper 1.00 16 square rulers 5.60 288 schoolbooks 42.00 532 penholders 6.64 72 boxes pens.. 27.00 36 bottles ink. 18.00 6 wash basin 3.00 6 tumblers and 6 plates. 2.70 6 portfolios 6.00 1 iron bucket. .40 12 towels 7.80 4 call bells. 5.00 2 paper files 37 inkstands. .30 2.45 420 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. H. W. Klittke & Co 12 sponges 12 boxes chalk bars Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. $0.60 2.40 $499.13 Supplied to the public schools of Cien- fuegos, province of Santa Clara Cuba. Disposed of by Jose A. Frias, mayor of Cienfuegos. Manuel Mestre Reigosa V. Moreira. Alvera & Co 1 rubber stamp 2 curtains 3 varas oilcloth. 2.00 Furnished to the board of education, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Do. 12.00 Supplied to the public schools for girls, third district of Cienfuegos, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. $1.64 2 earthen jars 1.09 1 door lock .59 75 spelling books 2.27 2 boxes pens. 1.36 Domingo Medina Alvaro Alvera. Julio S. Montero. 6.95 Supplied to the public schools of Ca- labazar, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. 1.82 Supplied to the public school of Mata, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Leopoldo Ramos, mayor of Calabazar. Do. 2 earthen jars 1,500 feet lumber. 41.28 To be used in repairing schoolhouse of Unidad, district of Sagua, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. 60 schoolbooks $14.75 72 spelling books 1.80 144 penholders 3.25 1 boxes pens.. 2.20 144 Garnier copy books. 4.50 144 arithmetic tables 3.60 30.10 Reduced to U. S. currency 27.40 Books and stationery supplied to the public school in Calabazar, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. 144 reams writing paper. $40.94 8 blank books 7.72 2,100 blank forms. 19.78 23 spools thread 3.84 6 bottles mucilage. 2.47 7 portfolios 1.60 6 boxes writing pens 4.08 15 sheets blotting paper 1.06 6 quires writing paper. .18 375 envelopes... 1.35 1 skein twine. .09 1 blotting pad 68 Date. Mar. 15 Feb. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 421 4 liters ink 3.63 24 needles · .18 50 sheets writing paper. 3 quires wrapping paper .81 .25 1 brush .15 5 sheets carbon paper .50 1 box paper fasteners. 1 penholder 1 pen rack. 1 rubber stamp .30 .04 .40 2.00 .45 .85 6 colored pencils 2 inkstands. 1 pen wiper 12 | Diego Velasco 2 reams writing paper. 12.75 100 envelopes. .90 1 liter ink 1.50 1 box pens.. .80 Blotting paper. .40 .do .do .do ..do Wafers .20 Scaling wax... .09 16.64 30 schoolbooks. 7.25 .40 93.75 To be used in the superior court of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the office of the city jail, Santa Clara, Cuba. .do ..do Disposed of by Gabriel Tonceda, president of the superior court. Disposed of by Rafael Gomez, jailer. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified; disposed of by Rafael Gomez, jailer. Do. Do. For use in the school of the city jail, Disposed of by Rafael Gomez, jailer. Santa Clara, Cuba. 12 Garnier copy books. .40 ..do liter ink .90 .do 24 penholders. .95 .do 1 piece oilcloth. 2.00 do 12 slates 1.00 do 1 box pens.. .80 .do 4 lead pencils. .20 .do • 48 slate pencils .50 ..do 1 inkstand. .50 .do ream writing paper. 2.25 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Chalk .25 .do Quantity purchased not specified; disposed of by Rafael Gomez, jailer. 17.00 4 reams writing paper. 15.20 For use in the office of the judge of first instance, Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Roberto Mendez, judge. 1 liter black ink. 1.50 .do Do. 1 box pens... .80 .do Do. 200 envelopes. 1.60 .do Do. 4 sheets blotting paper. .80 .do Blotting paper. .93 do 13 Damian Bustamante Juan M. Echemendia. 1 box chalk 52 benches.. 20.83 141.23 Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Roberto Mendez, judge. For use in the schools of Sagua, prov- | Disposed of by Francisco Canto, acting ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. mayor of Sagua. 24 inkstands. $6.00 .60 19292 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Articles. Paid. Mar. 13 Juan M. Echemendia 1 book, dictionary 3 slates $2.00 .30 144 small slates and 144 slate pencils 11.00 5 books, regulations 2.25 $22.15 3 | Teodoro Fernandez 4,000 blank forms. 4 stub books. 12.00 8.00 20.00 38.20 For use in the schools of Sagua, prov- Disposed of by Francisco Canto, ince of Santa Clara. For use in the schools of Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. .do For use in the public schools of Abrens, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. .do acting mayor of Sagua. Disposed of by Alfredo Figueroa, mayor. Disposed of by Francisco Canto, acting mayor. Disposed of by Jose del Castillo, mayor of Abrens. do • .do .do .do .do .do For use in the office of the judge of first instance, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Jose del Castillo, mayor of Abrens. Disposed of by Antonio Rivera, judge of first instance, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. 19 Damian Bustamante 10 benches. 16 Federico Perez 216 Garnier copy books $4.95 72 spelling books 90 • 72 arithmetic tables .90 60 slates 3.00 1 liter ink 1.45 36 penholders .99 333 schoolbooks 53.56 Water 2.00 67.75 13 Juan Echemendia. 5 reams writing paper 13.75 1 liter black ink 1.30 1 box pens.... .80 1 inkstand. 2.50 2 memorandum books. 1.78 Blotting paper. .70 20.83 .do .do .do .do .do For use in the office of the assistant treasurer of finance, Cienfugos, Cuba. .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Antonio Rivera, judge of first instance, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Disposed of by Ysmael Cespedes, as- sistant treasurer of finance, Cien- fuegos, Cuba. 15 Villar & Co 100 envelopes.. .80 1 spool thread .08 2 bottles mucilage. .16 .do 3 sheets blotting paper • .20 do 1 pencil .08 do 1 duster. 1.10 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 423 4 paper files 1 box pens. .70 75 1 box fasteners .35 ream writing paper. 96 Postage stamps. 5.00 Palacio & Estrada 1,000 blank forms.. 10.18 7.00 .do - · .do .do .do ..do For use in the office of the assistant treasurer of finance, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. ream writing paper. .85 .do 1 liter black ink. 1.25 .do 2 boxes pens.. 1.25 .do Postage stamps. 3.50 .do Palacir V. Estrada 1,000 blank forms. 13.85 6.50 .do 1 ream writing paper. Postage stamps... 4.00 4.50 .do .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Ysmael Cespedes, assist- ant treasurer of finance, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Disposed of by Antonio Masferrer, as- sistant treasurer of finance, at Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Antonio Masferrer, as- sistant treasurer of finance, at Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Antonio Masferrer, as- sistant treasurer of finance, at Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Antonio Masferrer, assistant treasurer of finance, at Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the office of the assistant treasurer of finance at Trinidad, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Antonio Pormares, as- sistant treasurer of finance, 15.00 Gregorio Paulete Writing paper, ruled 2.30 Envelopes and paper. 1.00 Pens and envelopes. .44 Postage stamps. 3.46 Paper... .30 7.50 16 Enselio Gonzalez. 288 Garnier copy books 7.00 144 spelling books 2.00 72 arithmetic tables .88 174 schoolbooks 29.70 4 boxes pens. 1.21 40.79 Luis Guzman. 3 earthen jars 4. 11 6 brooms.. 2.40 5 dusters. 1.20 For use in the public schools of Santa Isabel de las Lajas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Tomas Velasco, mayor of Santa Isabel de las Lajas. 424 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Luis Guzman. 2 tin pitchers 2 iron buckets 2 wash basins. Articles. $0.15 .85 50 Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Juan E. Valdes. Water Postage stamps. $9.21 2.80 5.11 7.91 For use in the public schools of Santa Isabel de las Lajas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Furnished for use in the office of the chief of police, Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the offices of the civil gov- ernment of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Tomas Velasco, mayor of Santa Isabel de las Lajas. Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil governor of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba; quantity of water and number of postage stamps pur- chased not stated. Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil governor of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. 8 reams writing paper. 27.00 1,500 blank forms. 9.00 .do 2 bottles black ink 1.75 .do 200 envelopes.. 1.00 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.00 .do 12 sheets blotting paper 1.00 do Water .50 .do 41.25 ream writing paper.. 2.00 1 meter vellum cloth 2.00 1 meter design paper 1.00 1 box pens. .50 1 bottle ink. .50 ream writing paper. 1.50 7.50 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased_not_stated; dis- posed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil governor of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the department of agri- culture, industry, and commerce, Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the public schools of the district of Trinidad, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil governor of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad. Pedro C. Bombino & Co 22 liters ink 28.10 28 boxes pens.. 20.80 ..do 11 reams writing paper. 42.85 .do 10 sheets blotting paper 1.00 do 12 lead pencils .30 .do 12 memorandum books. 1.80 .do 66 spelling books 2.95 .do 26 packages needles 2.60 do 30 arithmetic tables .50 ão Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Date. Feb. 20 Mar. 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 425 .do Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad. Do. Disposed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad.' Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad. Disposed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad. Disposed of by Pedro S. Valdespino, mayor of Trinidad. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. For use in the office of assistant treas- Disposed of by Alejandro S. Ruiz, as- urer, Santa Clara, Cuba. sistant treasurer. Chalk 1.20 ..do Blotting paper. .35 .do 24 slate pencils .45 .do Slate pencils .15 12 inkstands 1.80 ..do 3 blank books 5.30 do 498 school books. 90.10 .do 624 Garnier copybooks. 15.60 do 72 penholders 4.60 .do 84 spools thread 5.60 .do Pencils and pens .45 .do 29 slates 5.00 .do 13 varas canvas. 1.95 .do 24 colored pencils .90 .do 6 packages fillet needles 2.40 .do 1 pair scissors. .65 .do 1 box chalk bars. .40 ..do 3 pounds worsted yarn 4.70 .do 242.50 Mar. 17 Juan E. Valdes. 3 reams writing paper. 16.50 1 liter ink 1.50 6 skeins thread. .60 6 spools thread .75 500 blank forms 4.85 24.20 Manuel Fuentes. 4 reams writing paper. 13.75 2 spools thread 40 1 liter ink .90 1 box pens. 61 1 bottle mucilage. .75 1 rule. .25 16.66 Juan B. Valdes Writing paper. 1.75 Pens. .20 .do Envelopes 30 .do 1 bottle mucilage. .10 do Postage stamps. 5. 15 do 7.50 For use in the office of the judge of first instance, Remedios, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the office of the assistant treasurer, Remedios, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Marcelo Caturla, judge of first instance. Disposed of by Isidro Gonzalez, assist- ant treasurer; quantity purchased not stated. Do. Do. Disposed of by Isidro Gonzalez, assist- ant treasurer. Disposed of by Isidro Gonzalez, assist- ant treasurer; number purchased not stated. 426 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Mar. 17 Pedro C. Barnbino & Co 3 reams writing paper. $12.10 1 box fasteners .56 1 press copy book. 2.00 1 index book .50 1 box wafers. 1.25 2 bottles mucilage. .25 $16.66 For use in the office of the judge of first instance, Trinidad, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Cristobal Bidegain, judge of first instance. 500 envelopes. 3.58 14 reams writing paper 7.49 1 liter ink 1.25 1 box pens. .75 2 bottles mucilage. .25 6 pencils. .25 1 press copy book. 2.00 3 penholders .25 15.82 .do Do. 3 reams writing paper. 11.88 do Do. 400 envelopes.. 1.70 .do Do. 1 liter black ink. 1.25 do Do. 1 box pens. .75 .do 2 bottles mucilage. .25 ..do Invoice paper .70 do 1 bottle red ink. .13 do Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Cristobal Bidegain, judge of first instance. 16.66 3 reams writing paper. 13.00 1 liter ink 1.25 1 box pens. .75 2 bottles mucilage .25 15.25 ..do Disposed of by Cristobal Bidegain, judge of first instance. Juan E. Valdes 3 reams writing paper. 14.50 1 liter black ink. 1.50 .do 1 pencil .10 .do 2 bars sealing wax. .20 ..do Assorted pens .36 .do For use in the office of the chief of Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil police, Santa Clara, Cuba. governor of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil gov- ernor of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. 16.66 Amadeo Garcia. 3 cans mineral oil 6.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 427. 1 bottle lubricating oil 5 pounds rope 75 3 varas linen cloth 60 2 brooms 1 pane glass 22388 20 80 60 8.95 For use in the office of the assistant treasurer of finance of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Alejandro S. Ruiz, as- sistant treasurer of finance. 19 Juan E. Valdes 3 reams writing paper. 14.50 1 liter ink 1.50 1 box pens. 1,000 envelopes 6 spools thread 1 inkstand. .80 10.00 .75 2.20 29.75 For use in the office of the fiscal of Disposed of by Enrique Villmendas, the superior court of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. fiscal. 2 portfolios 3.00 1 box wafers. 1.25 1 wastebasket 2.50 6 sheets blotting paper .60 2 rulers 2.25 · 1 liter ink 1.50 6 penholders .65 2 gross paper weights. 4.00 3 reams writing paper. 14.00 29.75 ..do Feb. 28 Manuel Fuentes. 288 Garnier copy books. 6.00 192 schoolbooks 19.20 25.20 Elio Diaz 2,000 feet lumber 77.68 5 sacks lime 6.00 74 pounds nails. 5.18 88.86 Repairing schoolhouse of Quemados de Guimes, province of Santa Clara. For use in the public school of Vuel- tas, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Gabriel Cordova, mayor. Disposed of by Antonio Lopez, mayor of Quemados de Guimes. Jose Alvarez Suarez 168 Garnier copy books. 5.32 36 arithmetic tables 1.00 42 penholders 1.75 5 liters ink. 7.50 4 reams writing paper. 16.00 288 spelling books 7.25 135 schoolbooks 18.95 2 boxes pens. 1.70 6 pencils. .53 60.00 ..do Do. Emilio Panda 686 Garnier copy books. 23.77 9 boxes pens. 5.40 O 9 liters ink 5.10 34.27 For use in the public schools of the district of Caibarien, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Prospero Perez, mayor of Caibarien. Manuel del Toro 10 benches. 8.00 428 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the public schools of the province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Prospero Perez, mayor of Caibarien. From whom purchased. Paid. Manuel del Toro 2 blackboards $8.50 28 wooden screens. 57.20 $73.70 Francisco Ferrer 15 wooden screens. 58.00 3 window blinds... 30.00 2 benches 4.00 92.00 2.25 For use in the public schools of Rancho Veloz, province of Santa Clara. For use in the public schools of San Fernando, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. ..do .do do Disposed of by Alfredo Leiseca, mayor of Rancho Veloz. Disposed of by Jorge Rodriguez, mayor. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Jorge Rodriguez, mayor. For use in the Provincial Institute of Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, Santa Clara, Cuba. director. Fernandez & Perez. 144 spelling books 576 Garnier copy boɔks. 12.40 108 schoolbooks 47.50 Chalk .35 62.50 Rafael Diaz. 1 clock 24.75 Julio S. Morotero 1 top desk $46.43 1 duster 2.00 1 brush .60 3 bottles Japanese gold. 1.00 1 rubber stamp • 2.00 1 hatrack.. 1.00 Juan E. Valdes 1 ruler 2 inkstands. 1.00 7.00 61.03 .do 300 blank forms 300 envelopes... 5 blank books 1 law book. Anecleto Guzman 1 flag pole 6.00 2.40 20.00 6.25 34.65 ..do 6.00 .do 23.15 .do Amaro Montenegro Bemicio Piera 2 signs, 1 washstand, 1 blackboard, 1 hat- rack. Material. 4 benches Lumber $15.00 20.00 Do. 116.00 35.00 Used in repairing Provincial Insti- tute building, Santa Clara, Cuba. For the Provincial Institute, Santa Clara, Cuba. Used in repairing main hall of the Provincial Institute at Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Labor included in amount of bill; disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Quantities and varieties of material expended not specified; disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Quantity of lumber purchased not stated; disposed of by Manuel Fe- lipe Ledon, director. Date. 20 Feb. 28 27 Mar. 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 429 Diego Velasco 1 cedar desk. 24.11 For the Provincial Institute, Santa | Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, Clara, Cuba. director. 14 reams writing paper. $7.62 .do Do. 350 envelopes. 1.87 do Do. 12 penholders .39 .do Do. 6 pencils. 39 do Do. 2 blotting pads .47 .do Do. 1 bottle mucilage. 10 do Do. 1 box pens. .62 .do Do. 6 sheets wafers 08 do Do. 1 liter ink 1.17 .do Do. 1 blank book 1.95 .do Do. 1 inkstand. 2.73 do Do. 4 sheets blotting paper .46 do Do. 3 rubber erasers .46 do Do. 1 bottle Japanese silver .39 do Do. 2 flags 12.52 do Do. 1 ball twine .16 do 3 varas ribbon. .58 .do Needles and thread .16 do 6 towels 1.87 do Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. 2 call bells 6.44 do 28 memorandum books. 6.57 .do 1 cake soap. .10 do Do. Do. Do. 1 box rubber bands. 1.01 do 1 rule.. .69 .do Sealing wax. .10 do 25 pieces wall paper. 1.95 .do Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. 1 ball thread .16 do 7 varas cotton cloth 1.36 do 200 blank forms 1.95 do 36 gilded nails.... .95 .do 18 staples .46 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 5 bottles Japanese gold. 1.17 do Sponges, chalk, and plaster of paris. .69 .do 58.59 1.40 Used in repairing building for the Provincial Institute at Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Garcia & Co 2 sacks lime 2 sponges 1.09 .do • 2 empty tierces .46 .do 4 whitewash brushes .93 do · 3 zinc buckets 1.17 .do 2 brooms.. .78 do 1 watering pot. .78 do Do. Do. Do Do. Do. Do. 430 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Garcia & Co 1 earthen jar $1.17 Used in repairing building for the Provincial Institute at SantaClara, Cuba. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. 1 enameled pitcher. .23 ..do Do. 19 gas keys and burners 7.43 .do Do. 16 gas chimneys 12.38 ..do Do. 1 paint brush. .23 .do Do. Varnish, turpentine . 23 .do Paint .23 ..do 4 earthen decanters 1.17 .do $29.68 Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director; quantity purchased not stated. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. Santos Suarez 6 armchairs 18.75 12 chairs. 15.65 Benicio Riera 1 table. Panes glass. 9.64 44.04 16.66 ..do Repairing show cases in the hall of natural history of the Provincial Institute, Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director; quantity purchased not stated; labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. District of Yaguajay, province of Disposed of by Martin Marrierro, Santa Clara, Cuba. mayor of Yaguajay. For use in the public schools of the district of Camjuani, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by J. L. Vidal, mayor of Camajuani. R. Alvarez & Bro 35 feet lumber. $1.12 18 assorted locks 5.91 27 panes glass 27.43 34.46 ..do Castro Fernandez & Co. 576 Garnier copy books.. 11.00 576 spelling books 4.00 • 372 schoolbooks 30.00 12 pencils .50 2 boxes pens 1.00 1 box penholders. 1.75 12 bottles ink. 1.75 24 slates 1. 15 51.15 Jose Garcia del Barco 6 maps 21.00 2 aimillary spheres 21.20 1 celestial sphere. 10.60 4 dividers 3.00 4 wooden crosses 3.00 4 protractors 2 boxes chalk 3.00 .70 62.50 Date. 23 Mar. 20 29 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 431 For use in the office of the ju ge of first instance, Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Ramiro J. Madrigal, judge of first instance at Sancti Spiritus. ..do Do. For use in the civil records office of Disposed of by Leopoldo Figueroa, Cienfuegos, Cuba. .do mayor of Cienfuegos. Do. Olazar & Torre 3 reams writing paper. 13.50 1 liter ink 1.50 1 box pens. .75 6 pencils. .45 6 penholders. .30 1 sheet blotting paper .16 16.66 3 reams writing paper. 13.50 1 liter ink 1.50 12 pencils.. .76 1 box pens. .70 2 sheets blotting paper .20 16.66 24 Belisario Valera. 2 blank books 10.60 4 blank books 31.80 Olazar & Torre 3 reams writing paper. $13.50 1 liter ink 1.50 1 sheet blotting paper .16 6 pencils... .40 1 box pens. .70 6 penholders. .40 16.66 For use in the office of the judge of first instance, Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Ramon J. Madrigal, judge of first instance. 3 reams writing paper. 13.50 1 box pens.. .70 1 liter ink 1.50 1 sheet blotting paper .16 1 bottle mucilage .15 1 inkstand. .65 16.66 29 Manuel Fuentes. 2 blank books 8.00 .20 ..do For use in the office of the civil rec- ords of Buenarista, district of Re- medios, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Supplied to the public school of Me- dano, district of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. 3.00 Supplied to the public schools of Tagnosio, district of Sancti Spiri- tus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Supplied to the public schools of Mapos, district of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Jan. 31 Jose Fernandez Valdes... Water Cristobal Quintero .do R. Schifini .do 3.00 Mamerto Marin Raimundo Rubio. .do 2.80 Supplied to the public schools of Paredes, district of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. 36.00 Supplied during one month to the twelve schools of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Enrique Malaret, mayor of Remedios. Disposed of by Tomas Pina, mayor of Sancti Spiritus: quantity of water supplied not stated. Do. Do. Do. Do. 432 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Andrea Madrigal. Water Angelino Perez. do 3.00 [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.J From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. $3.00 Supplied to the public schools of Paredes, district of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Supplied to the school of Tunas de Zaza, Cuba. Remarks. Disposed of by Tomas Pina, mayor of Sancti Spiritus; quantity of water supplied not stated. Do. Jose Fernandez Valdes. .do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. Tomas Fablet Lugo do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Do. Tunas de Zaza, Cuba. Modesto Valdes .do 3.00 Supplied to one of the Gibara, Cuba. schools of Do. Juan Esguilin .do 2.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Do. Caibaiguan, Cuba. Cristobal Quintero ..do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Paredes, Cuba. Do. Mamerto Marin ..do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Do. Taguasco, Cuba. R. Sclufini. .do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Do. Mapos, Cuba. Manuel Garcia Castro do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Do. Guasimal, Cuba. Emigueta Garcia do 3.00 Supplied to one of the schools of Guasimal, Cuba. Do. Raimundo Rubio. .do 36.00 Rivas & Co 479 schoolbooks $109.40 Supplied to the twelve schools of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900. Supplied to the public schools of the district of Sancti Spiritus, prov- ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of by Tomas Pina, mayor of Sancti Spiritus. Do. 132 arithmetic tables 1.60 .do Do. 1 ruler. .48 .do Do. .do 23 pencils. .85 .do Do. 2 wooden compasses. 3.25 .do Do. 688 Garnier copy books. 18.56 .do Do. 36 Appleton copy books 3.06 .do Do. 12 memorandum copy books .40 .do Do. 5 liters ink 5.40 .do • Do. 7 braces pens 4.20 .do Do. 92 spelling books 1.56 do Do. 4 boxes chalk 1.60 .do Do. ream writing paper. 2.25 .do Do. 60 penholders 1.40 .do Do. 12 slates .75 .do Do. 1 celestial sphere. 1.20 .do Do. 1 aimillary sphere .80 .do Do. Date. Feb. 28 Jan. 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 433 11164-x x- -28 Writing paper 2.21 do Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Tomas Pina, mayor of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by Tomas Pina, mayor of Sancti Spiritus, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. For use in the public schools of Car- tagena, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. 36.00 Repairing Villamera light-house, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Disposed of by Severino Oviedo, mayor of Cartagena. Disposed of by Jose P. Villalon, chief engineer of public works at Santa Clara; quantity and varieties of iron purchased not stated. Chalk Ink. .33 .do .30 Lopez & Valdes. 31 inkstands 1.40 .do ..do 161.00 24 spelling books .25 24 Garnier copy books .50 2 reams writing paper 2.50 7 water filters.. 54.00 8 pounds soap .65 2 sponges 15 6 varas cotton cloth .95 2 iron buckets .75 2 brooms. .55 144 schoolbooks. 20.75 81.05 Pieces iron and 2 frigid iron rings. Fernandez Fabrega 1 pole, 2 pounds black potash. $0.40 1 steel rod .60 12 lamp chimneys 2.40 12 wicks 1.20 72 boxes matches. .85 1 box metal polish .10 1 inkstand.. 1.00 6.55 Antonio Copperi Victor Salcines 12 lamp chimneys 1.25 .do 15 pounds wire $1.20 For use in Villamera and Cayo Piedea light-houses, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Disposed of by Jose P. Villalon, chief engineer of public works at Santa Clara. Do. 23 pounds rope 3.75 1 tackle block .45 1 thimbleeye .10 2 glass pipes .80 3 sponges .60 5 cases mineral oil. 17.50 5 panes glass. 4.10 2 lanterns 2.00 2 lamp chimneys 70 2 burners 25 3 screws and 3 bolts 75 1 jar block 90 33. 10 Do D. G. Clark. 434 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Manuel Munez 90 demijohns water 90 demijohns water [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. $5.40 Supplied to Villamera light-house, Cienfuegos, Cuba. .do Remarks. Disposed of by Simon Mendoza, acting chief engineer at Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. 5.40 27 Santos Suarez de Lillo. 1 desk $12.00 6 chairs and 2 revolving chairs 24.00 2 bookcases. 47.70 2 revolving chairs 22.00 1 iron wash stand 1.75 107.45 Reduced to U. S. currency 98.13 For the office of the department of public works at Santa Clara, Cuba. Disposed of Lombilla Clark, chief engineer. A. Garcia & Co 1 clock. $5.50 3 hatracks 1.50 6 spittoons. 2.80 1 washstand, complete 3.55 · 1 broom .30 1 duster .30 1 earthen decanter 30 4 tumblers. 4 plates. 70 1 iron bucket. 55 .25 1 brush 1. 15 1 scrubbing blanket .25 30 Harris Bros. & Co 2 top desks 17.15 110.00 .do ..do Do. Do. 14 Rodriguez & Gutierre 1 Remington typewriter. 1 box carbon paper, 1 typewriter 4 reams typewriter paper. 12 copying pencils. $112.00 ribbon 1 paper holder. 12 rubber erasers 1.00 3.00 .50 8.25 1.25 126.00 .do Do. 720 spelling books 8.75 30 boxes pens. 16.50 55 schoolbooks 8. 15 720 arithmetic tables 8.75 432 penholders 11.25 288 inkstands.. 7.50 1,728 Garnier copy books. 39.00 19 reams writing paper. 70.00 20 boxes pencils 7.00 20 boxes chalk. 7.50 Date. 29 Mar. 29 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 435 212.50 For use in the public schools of the district of Ranchuelo, province of Santa Clara, Cuba. do Disposed of by Jose Grau, mayor of Ranchuelo. Do. 2 quires blotting paper. 5.00 24 bottles mucilage. 1.50 8 bottles red ink. .57 8 rulers '7.00- 200 envelopes .30 4 bottles black ink 1.00 1 bar sealing wax. .03 40 towels 11.00 40 cakes soap 1.20 1 package wafers .40 Feb. 28 Carlos J. Frujillo Alonso & Bro 8 paper shread brushes.. 12 brooms. $4.00 36 sponges.. 8 dusters.. 10.80 3.00 3.00 10.00 Do. Ramon Gandara. 1 thermometer. 41 spittoons. .60 6.15 20 towel racks 3.00 3 atmospheric_barometers. 8.10 8 magnifying lens 4.20 4 magnetical needles. 3.00 1 sundial 1.50 8 microscopes. 2.00 28.55 ..do Do. Villar & Co Antonio Copperi 21 alcohol thermometers 5.25 1 aneroide barometer 3.40 8.65 Do. 20 washstands, complete 43.00 8 shovels 2.16 100 iron hooks. 9.00 54. 16 .do Do. Sebastian Turro 1,000 enameled iron cups. 77.00 20 water filters 108.00 1 watering pot.. .30 185.30 .do Do. Jan. 31 Julio S. Montero & Co Valentin Ortiz Gerardo Abiega 64 benches. 11 tables. 4 screens.. 20 pieces board 144 penholders. 12 boxes pens. 144 inkstands 6 litres ink. 8 rubber stamps 12.00 ..do Do. $216.00 48.00 10.00 2.54 276.54 .do Do. 4.54 8.05 5.10 5.10 6 hemp dusters 1.73 7 reams writing paper. 26.78 436 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Articles. Date. From whom purehased. Jan. 31 Gerardo Abiega 12 brooms 2 bottles varnish Paid. Disposition and use. $5.00 1.20 $57.50 For use in the public schools of Yaguajay, province of Santa Clara, 22.50 9, 063. 24 Cuba. ..do Disposed of by Martin Marrero, mayor of Yaguajay. Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. R. G. Paxton, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Juan Jose Custodio. 6 maps. 1900. Mar. 23 Rafael Menendez Benites 1 Buchanano operating table $32.00 Used in the civil hospital at Holguin, Cuba. Gynacological table attachments 5.00 do Quantity purchased not stated. 1 operating table, 1 box catheters 16.00 ..do and sounds, 1 box paste. 1 box pastelles 2.61 .do 1 glass irrigator.. 3.50 ..do 1 iodoform sprinkler 1.25 .do 12 rubber finger stalls 65 ..do 1 copper sterilizer 12.00 .do 12 finger brushes 1.00 do 1 brush box 2.09 do · 1 bath spectroscope 1.25 .do 1 set speculums. 3.00 ..do 1 Knapp's opthalmoscope 20.00 .do 1 aseptic metallic medicine case 16.50 ..do 1 rubber irrigating tube. 1.00 .do 3 glass medical trays, complete 9.00 do • 2 Jackson's retractors 2.00 .do 1 Tobold's larynxscope, complete, 2 spectro mirrors.. 16.00 ..do 1 larynxscope lamp 4.75 .do 1 Volkmann's cutting spoon 5. 15 31 Francisco Gonzales, Juan Serrano Diego Trueba 445 rations. 3,550 roofing tiles 1,250 bricks 1,182 rations $154.75 274.95 89.00 $39.05 10.00 49.05 .do For maintenance of pauper sick in civil hospital, Holguin, Cuba. For maintenance of prisoners in the jail at Holguin. Used in repairs to barracks and quar- ters at Holguin. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 437 Leopoldo Rodriguez.. Rumblas Garcia & Co 55 barrels lime. 1,000 roofing tiles 1 package tacks 12 screws 1 package screws 1 paint brush 1 package bluing Sandpaper. $27.50 .do 11.00 do $0.10 .do .20 do 1.20 .do .40 do 20 .do .40 do Do. 3 pounds glue .75 do 3 packages screws 2.40 .do 1 gallon turpentine. 1.25 do 1 gallon paint oil.. 1.25 .do 2 pounds white paint. 4.50 do 1 package bluing 40 .do 1 paint brush .40 do 2 pounds red ocher. .14 do 1 padlock. 50 do 1 pair metal hinges.. 25 do 24 screws 2 iron rings.. . 20 do 10 do 1 bottle turpentine . 25 do 6 paint brushes. 1 can petroleum empty cask 2.40 do 1.70 do .40 do 6 metal bolts. 3.00 do 2 door locks 1.00 .do 2 pairs metal hinges. 50 do .12 screws .10 do 1 bottle varnish .60 do bottle turpentine .12 do 3 drawer metal fixtures 20 .do 1 pound rope 40* .do 5 empty wooden boxes 25 do 1 pair metal hinges.. 25 do bottle turpentine 12 do bottle black varnish. 35 do bottle mahogany varnish 30 .do 1 package lampblack. 05 .do 2 pairs metal hinges. 40 do 12 screwS 20 do pound glue 25 do pound glue .25 do Sandpaper. .10 do 2 pairs metal hinges. Do. .50 .do 2 metal bolts. 1.00 .do 1 pair hinges .25 do 1 trunk lock. .40 do 1 hinge .10 .do 1 metal drawer fixture .10 do 2 packages lampblack. .10 1 pound red ocher. .07 1 bottle flaxseed oil .25 2535 do do do 438 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. R. G. Paxton, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Rumblas Garcia & Co. 2 bottles turpentine $0.50 Used in repairs to barracks and quar- ters at Holguin. 1 paint brush. .40 .do Quantity purchased not stated. 2 pounds white paint.. 2.25 .do 1 metal drawer fixture .10 do 6 screws .30 do 1 package tacks .10 do bottle turpentine .12 do bottle varnish .30 .do 1 scythe 2.80 do 2 pad tacks. .80 .do 2 pairs metal hinges. 50 do 24 screws 20 do 25 pounds Portland cement. 80 .do 1 50 pounds Portland cement. 1.60 do Sandpaper.. .10 .do Do. 1 pound glue .25 do 4 packages tacks .40 do • 12 pounds Portland cement 1.20 do 6 sheets tin .55 do 2 door locks 80 do 2 pairs metal hinges. 60 do 54 screws .45 .do 2 metal drawer fixtures .20 do 10 drawer pulls. 2.00 do • 2 bolts 1.00 do 2 pairs metal hinges. .25 do 12 screws 25 do 1 trunk lock. 40 do Jose S. Betancourt. Sandpaper.. 1 package tacks 1 ream paper .05 .do Quantity purchased not stated. 1 metal drawer fixture · .10 do .10 .do $50.07 2.50 200 blank forms 2.70 5.20 1 rubber stamp 2.50 Rural guard and administration ..do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 1 box paper fasteners. .65 Ricardo Sirven Martin Biver.. Rimblas Garcia & Co 63 prescriptions.. 50.00 500 official envelopes 3.50 Stationery 2.50 For use in office, district headquarters, at Holguin. Charities and hospitals. Rural guard and administration For use of city jail at Holguin, Cuba. Do. Do. Kind and quantity purchased not stated. 1 can kerosene 1.87 4 empty cans .40 .do .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 439 Martin Bim C. E. Sandrowsky. Francisco Numez. do Quantity purchased not stated. Rural guard and administration .do ..do For use of sanitary department, Hol- guin, Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity purchased not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. 12 brooms 20 Postage stamps. .49 .do 1 can kerosene 1.87 do 12 brooms 20 do 2 empty cans .20 do 1 sheet zinc.. 80 do 1 can kerosene 1.87 do 1 lamp bracket 80 .do 1 padlock. 50 .do 3 tubes, Nos. 1 and 2 .65 .do 12.35 liter ink .35 Pens.. .10 150 blank forms, 150 envelopes 3.00 1 cart. 3. 45 25.00 2 sledge hammers 1 iron bar, $4.00 60 4.60 763.57 ...do [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, during the month of March, 1900.] Total 1900. Mar. 1 Pablo Montue C. F. W. Neely Eulogio G. Calallero Botano & Cergurda.. 9,950 blank forms.. $36.30 For use of the office of administra- Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortis, ad- tion of finance. ministrator. 1,000 official penalty envelopes. 6.25 .do Do. Ice $2.65 Lime 4.40 1 lock .45 7.50 .do Do. 2 reams writing paper. 7.50 3 spools thread .75 6 packages red tape 3.00 11.25 .do Do. 32.00 204 tin cups. 15.30 3.60 4 washstands 11.00 61.90 For use of public schools, Managua Disposed of by Juan Basallo, mayor. 1 terrestrial sphere 7.00 8 assorted maps 24.00 8 rulers (4 1-meter, 4 -meter) 4.50 1 square .75 4 pairs compasses. 2.00 2 semicircles. 1.50 5 cuspidors 2.00 1 abacus. 7.00 2 Champion & Pascual 4 filters 9 hatracks Gutienez & Gutienez 440 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Gutienez & Gutienez 2 pictures, J. de la luz $6.00 6 cases mathematic instruments 6.00 2 cases geometry instruments 8.00 $68.75 Antonio Diaz.. Lorenzo Perez. Garcia & Bros 180 feet lumber. 4 water jugs... 24 towels 1 pair hinges 4 metal rings. 165 feet lumber. 11.20 For use of public schools, Managua do Disposed of by Juan Basallo, mayor. Do. 4.80 9.00 .30 .15 14.25 do Do. 6.60 1 can white zinc paint 1.50 4 liters linseed oil .80 14 liters turpentine. .30 pound Prussian blue paint 30 3 lamp burners; 3 lamp chimneys. 90 3 lamp wicks. .50 10.90 Hernandez Mencio & Co 1 ream writing paper. 3.75 For use of public schools, San Jose de Disposed of by Jose A. Montalio, las Lajos. mayor. 1 liter ink .55 1 broom 3 sponges 2 books, readers .30 .10 30 2 No. 6 water jugs 5.00 1 enameled washbasin .40 3 varas oilcloth. 1.20 10 gallons mineral oil 2.80 1 lamp burner.. .10 1 lamp chimney. .20 Julian Saavedra. Ramon Vasquez. Cristobal Ferrer 6 sacks coal. Bread 14.70 16.00 30.00 do For use of orphan asylum, Lee, Ha- Disposed of by Amada Mirauda, di- bana. .do rectress. Quantity purchased not specified; disposed of by Amada Mirauda, directress. Do. 600 pounds rice. 175 pounds sugar $20.00 6.65 50 pounds starch 2.00 62 pounds codfish. 5.40 50 pounds onions 1.00 50 pounds coffee. 10.00 12 brooms 2.40 50 pounds bacon. 4.00 50 pounds olive oil 4.50 • Date. 1900. Mar. 2 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 441 Disposed of by Amada Mirauda, di- rectress. Do. For use of public schools, Vereda Disposed of by Felix Mediros, mayor. Nueva. Do. Do. Disposed of by Felix Mediros; quan- tity purchased not specified. 50 pounds jerked meat 8.00 20 packages vermicelli 1.20 250 pounds potatoes 5.00 100 pounds salt 1.00 50 pounds pease 100 pounds soap 75 pounds black beans 50 pounds chick-pease. 1 case condensed milk. 100 pounds lard.. 2.40 4.40 1.80 • 4.00 4.00 6.30 94.05 ...do Pedro Gomez. 3 588 pounds meat. 76.44 .do Gutierrez & Gutierrez • 48 spelling books $0.80 60 books, primers. .60 24 manuscript books 3.50 12 books, grammars 4.00 36 books, readers 5.75 24 books, arithmetics. 1.75 12 books, physics-chemistry 4.50 144 copy books 2.50 1 ream ruled paper. 1.25 12 books, geographies 1.00 72 books, arithmetics. .75 2 boxes pens. 4 liters ink 1.00 3.20 6 pencils... .30 1 box chalk .40 72 penholders .60 31.90 Salint Fabrint. 4 feather dusters 7.00 .do 7 varas black oilcloth 3.15 .do Nails and tacks .59 .do 10.74 Gabriel Fernandez 30 tin cups.. 1.60 4 water jugs 3.40 5.00 .do 5 Artino Gali. 24 books, geography. 2.00 2 boxes pens. .80 1 box chalk 50 12 pencils.. .21 2 water barrels .60 1 liter ink 1.00 1 broom .15 1 sponge .15 5. 41 Antonio Gali & Co 2 bottles ink. 1.30 2 boxes chalk 1.00 2 boxes pens. 1.40 ..do .do .do Disposed of by Felix Mediros. For use public schools, Seiba del Disposed of by Jose Castillo, mayor. Agna. Do. Do. Do. 442 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. 1900. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. For public schools, Seiba del Agna... Disposed of by Jose Castillo, mayor. ...do Disposed of by Jose Castillo, mayor; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Jose Castillo, mayor. Do. For use of the board of education, Disposed of by Nicasio Estrada y Mora, Habana. mayor. Do. Do. For use of public school, Quivican.. For use of public schools, Catalina.. To be set up over the Martin Perez River on the road from Luyano to Gallega-Habana Province. For use of public schools, Aguacati. Disposed of by Juan Beiro, mayor. Disposed of by Federico Alvaraz, mayor. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molino, chief engineer public works, west- ern department. Disposed of by Dr. Javier Botano, mayor. Mar. 5 Antonio Gali & Co. 6 books, grammars Brooms, sponges. $1.35 .90 2 water barrels .30 .do $6.25 2 buckets .80 108 feet manila rope 1.73 2 sponges .20 4 urinals. 1.80 1 broom .39 6 tin cups. .48 4 bottles ink 2.60 8.00 ..do C. Torres & Co 144 sponges 36.00 50 ceiling brushes 80.00 144 dustpans. 24.00 144 buckets 48.00 144 dusters.. 13.80 201.80 Josefa M. Malo Benito Gil 60 Cuban flags 270.00 .do 144 brooms. 30.00 .do 7 Jose Maria Amajo 3 brooms $0.90 3 enameled water pitchers 90 4 sponges. 40 2 pounds laundry soap 20 6 Juan Morin 16 brooms. 10 Jose A. Basterrechea 1 steel bridge 2.40 4.00 3,400.00 12 Arcadio Amoris Aspurn & Co 12 teachers' desks. 12 blackboards 6 desk locks $114.00 36.00 150.00 14 pairs metal hinges.. 1.40 3.00 15 cans prussian blue paint 5.25 6 pounds metal-cleaning paste 2.10 1 carbine swivel. .25 81 pounds vermilion paint 10.50 1 can green paint .20 6 pounds plaster of paris. .15 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 443 25 pounds fence staples. 1.12 2 currycombs. .40 2 scrubbing brushes 50 1 machete .70 25 pounds cotton waste. 2.50 3 locks 1.30 114 iron bolts, 114 iron nuts. 4.14 48 sheets sandpaper .80 107 pounds sheet iron 4.01 2 iron reducers 20 5 iron nipples. 65 65 pounds iron chain. 5.20 6 sponges 1.00 2 tar paintings, 14 by 8 32.00 30 pounds hoop iron. 1.20 24 round-head screws .60 1 pressure pump. 13.00 49 feet rubber hose 39.60 1 bronze valve. 2.50 320 pounds iron angles 12.00 2 meters hemp rope .40 146. 67 Barrios & Coello. Gutierrez & Gutierrez Manuel F. Cilbrian 20 tons Cumberland coal. 130.00 For general warehouse, western de- Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molino, partment of public works. .do 500 envelopes and 500 blank forms. $6.75 1 seal 4.00 10.75 do 1 roll tracing cloth 8.00 1 roll blue-print paper 2.00 10.00 .do chief engineer. Do. Do. Do. Murias Remus & Co 6,591 pounds corn 70.53 3,660 pounds ground corn 47.22 6,123 pounds oats 88.79 61 bales hay 6.30 212.84 Forage for animals the property of department of public works. Do. Jose Rosello 1 pedestal 1 bronze washer. 4.00 6.00 10.00 Widow of A. del Rio & Co..] 1,598 feet lumber 20.65 For general warehouse, western de- partment of public works. Used in building cabin at Cruz de Piedra, Luyano road. Do. Do. 1 Jose Llanes. Aspurn & Co. 25 mule shoes 2 iron elbows $0.10 1 iron nipple .10 .20 For use of first section of road lead- ing from Habana to Guines. Do. 18 iron nuts, 18 iron bolts .90 1 can olive oil 2.50 1 mason's level .80 1 water pump 18.00 5.00 Shoeing animals, property of depart- ment of public works. Do. 444 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molino, chief engineer. Do. 1900. Mar. 12 Aspurn & Co 269 pounds iron pipes 1 iron tee.. $13.87 .15 3 iron elbows. .30 1-foot bronze valve. 2.00 $38.52 For use of second section of road leading from Habana to Guines. Widow of A. del Rio & Co Rafiro Gonzalez Miguel Muniz Fred Wolfe Widow of A. del Rio Barrios & Coello 8 mule shoes.. empty cask 177 feet lumber. 3.40 .do 2.00 Shocing Shocing mules, second section, Do. Guines road. .40 For water tank on kilometers 23 and Do. 24, Guines road. 2 mules 270.00 Means of transportation in repairs to Do. kilometers 20 and 21, Guines road. 58 feet lumber 1.79 For cabin on kilometer 23, road from Habana to Bejucal. Do. 5 tons Cumberland coal 32.50 For use of rock crusher No. 1. Do. 10 tons Cumberland coal $65.00 100 bags coal. 11.25 76.25 ..do Do. Eguidazn Lastra & Co.. Carlos Gonzalez 252 water pipes 19.05 For use in repairs of Bejucal road. Do. 19 mule shoes. $4.75 1 wagon staple, 1 bolt 1 linchpin 1.00 .25 6.00 Discount .55 5.45 ..do Do. Amelio Quintana…. Aspurn & Co. 8,948 pounds sheet iron. 14 galvanized-iron files. 3 galvanized-iron ridges. 3 pounds tile nails. 50 hinges 50 pounds nails. 3 cans white paint. 1,000 sticks wood 9.00 Fuel for steam roller No. 1. Do. $335.54 11.75 1.80 .39 2.50 2.00 5.25 32 pounds turpentine. 3.20 8 whitewash brushes 2.00 1 galvanized-iron bucket 2.50 14 pounds metallic rubber. 11.20 6 pounds amianth cord. 2.70 25 pounds olive oil 2.50 1 pound lamp wick. 14 yards guttering. .25 10.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 445 1 iron screw 15 chain bolts. .25 1.85 396. 18 Material used on buildings on San Cristobal road. Do 12 Augusto Sierra Jose Manuel Garcia Nicanor del Campo.. Widow of A. del Rio & Co. Jose Lopez Bencomo 8 cubic meters lime 2 bottles olive oil - 3 mule shoes.. .50 Used on steam roller No. 3.. Do. .60 Used for shocing animals, first sec- tion, San Cristobal road. Do. 21.60 Used on pontoon, kilometer 17, first Do. section, San Cristobal road. 2,445 feet lumber 84.45 For building cabin cabin at Puentes Do. Grandes, San Cristobal road. 24 ox shoes $2.88 5 mule shoes. 1.00 3.88 Used for shoeing animals, second sec- tion, San Cristobal road. Do. Santiago Salgado.. 25 pounds nails. 1.75 1 cubic meter lime 5.00 5 pounds rope 80 7.55 For repairs on third section, San Cris- tobal road. Do. Miguel Quintana.. Demetrio Martinez Jose Lopez Bencomo 400 tiles. 11.04 For roofing cabin at Las Maugas, kilo- meter 67. Do. 4 mule shoes. 1.40 Used for shoeing animals third sec- tion, San Cristobal road. Do. 30 ox shoes 4 mule shoes. $3.60 .80 4.40 Used for shoeing animals, road from Guanajay to Mariel. Do. 13 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 144 slates 11.00 1 apparatus, physiology, with charts. 30.00 1 abacus 7.00 48 inkstands. 7.00 24 graduated rulers. 2.00 11 assorted maps... 37.50 1 collection, anatomical charts. 12.00 5 collections, arithmetics. 15.00 6 blackboards 18.00 72 primer books 5 writing desks .75 7.50 Ruiz & Bro 14 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 4 register books, 1 pair compasses. Sponges 147.75 11.20 $1.50 2.80 Chalk powder .20 Pumice stone. .40 1 apparatus, chemistry .83 0888 For use of public schools, San Felipe. For records of births and deaths, office municipal judge, Bejucal. For use of the institute, Habana, lec- ture room, geometry. .do For use of the institute, Habana, lab- oratory of chemistry. .do .do Disposed of by Adolfo M. Diaz, mayor. Disposed of by Ysidro Zertucha, mayor. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, director. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, director; quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, director. 446 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 1 bird for dissecting. 2 electric candles. Potash. Sulphuric acid 25 Sapolio soap .60 Wire nails, sand paper, 1 punch .30 1 broom 60 4 varas black oil cloth. 208 8 8 Material, masonry 2.80 2.60 Artino Cadarol Spanish silver. Reduced to U. S. currency 4 meters rubber hose. 4 balls cord. 9 bottles sulphuric acid 2 bottles naphtha 1 water jug. 3 per cent discount 17.08 $1.50 For use of the institute museum..... 2.40 For use of the institute hall way 30 Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- rector. Do. For use of the institute, cleaning of Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- floors. rector; quantity purchased not ..do do For use in repairs to the institute, Habana. For use of the institute, Habana Table covers for use of the institute, Habana. For use in repairs to the institute, Habana. specified. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- rector. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- rector; quantity purchased not specified; item not further de- scribed. • • $13.35 $3.30 .61 .72 50 .45 5.58 .15 5.43 M. Hieno y Marmol Perez & Co Perez & Bro Rafael Vega…. Rambla & Bouza Martin Bros. & Co S. T. Solloso. 1 leather cushion. 1 brush 4 assorted maps.. 6 gas globes For use of institute, laboratory of physics and chemistry. Disposed of by Manuel Sanguily, di- 3.00 For use of the institute at Habana. 350 blank forms 10.60 .do 48 towels 5.75 .do 1 easel, 12 glasses, 6 plates 8.20 .do rector. Do. Do. Do. Do. 720 blank forms $16.75 1 directory 3.75 20.50 ..do 2.50 ..do Do. Do. $0.36 13.45 1 box stamps .45 1 box pens.. 1.12 12 pencils.. .50 1 bottle mucilage .15 1 writing desk. 4.55 5 bottles ink. 1.54 Date. 1900. Mar. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 447 5 ink pads 1 portfolio .55 .80 2 penholders 2.07 1 nail brush 1.65 1 clothes brush. .90 1 pair scissors.. 1.37 29.46 ..do Do. 14 Jose Lopez 2,000 sheets letter paper 7.50 2 blank books .50 2 maps .. 7.00 2 boxes paper fasteners. 1.20 16.20 .do Do. 1 Vicente Soler. Gutierrez & Gonzalez. Jode De Vega y Flores E. C. Bird Eduardo Garcia Rambla & Bouza 3 flags 14.31 3 flagstaffs, 3 flagstaff sockets. 10.80 25.11 .do Do. 82 nickel letters 12.30 .do Do. 1 glass case 15.00 .do Do. 2 nickeled hatracks 5.35 do Do. 6 cuspidors 7.00 Do. 500 portfolios 6.50 1,000 blank forms. 10.00 10 sheets blotting paper 1.00 1,000 envelopes 6.00 1 bottle ink. 1.50 25.00 For use of office of judge of first in- Disposed of by Felipe Sanchez, senior stance, Cerro. judge. 2,500 blank forms. 13.00 21reams paper 8.00 100 cards. 1.25 10 sheets blotting paper .75 Blank book, ruled 2.00 25.00 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Cathedral. Do. 21reams paper 8.00 1 double inkstand. 4.00 1 waste-paper basket 2.00 1 bottle ink. 1.50 1 rubber stamp. 2.50 - 1,200 blank forms. 7.00 25.00 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Belen. Do. 1,800 blank forms. 12.00 500 envelopes. 3.50 1 bottle ink. 1.50 3 reams paper 8.00 25.00 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Jesus Maria. Do. 2,000 blank forms. 15.00 2 reams paper 8.00 1 bottle mucilage. .50 • 1 bottle ink. 1.50 25.00 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Guadalupe. Do. 448 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Rambla & Bouza 1,000 blank forms.. $5.00 500 portfolios 7.50 1 bottle ink. 1.50 1 bottle mucilage. .50 3 reams paper 10.50 $25.00 For use of office of judge of first in- | Disposed of by Felipe Sanchez, senior stance, Pilar. judge. 1,300 blank forms. 8.00 1 reams paper 4.00 1 penholder .11 1 bottle ink. 1.50 1 pencil .05 500 envelopes. 3.00 16.66 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Guanabacon. Do. 800 blank forms 6.50 24reams paper 8.00 1 bottle ink. 1.50 1 bottle carmine ink. .66 16.66 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Marianao. Do. 1,100 blank forms.. 6.60 1 box wafers. .56 21 reams paper 8.00 1 bottle ink. 1.50 16.66 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Bejucal. Do. 500 blank forms 5.00 21 reams paper 8.00 200 cards. 2.50 5 sheets blotting paper .50 1 box pens. .66 16.66 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, San Antonio de los Banos. Do. 700 blank forms 4.85 1 inkstand. 2.00 1. ream paper 3.50 500 envelopes. 3.90 1 box pens. 1.66 1 paper cutter .75 16.66 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Guines. Do. 900 blank forms 6.60 21 reams paper 8.00 1 bottle ink. 1.50 Date. 1900. Mar. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 449 Do. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Mclina, chief engineer, western department. Do. Do. 1 stick sealing wax 06 5 sheets blotting paper 50 16.66 For use of office of judge of first in- stance, Jaruco. Julio F. Quinones.. 1 ream writing paper. 2.45 For use of office of chief engineer of public works. Harris Brothers Ruiz & Bro Gutierrez & Gonzalez. 1,000 sheets writing paper 2,000 envelopes 4 spools thread 4 red pencils.. 2 boxes rubber bands. 5.95 .do D 2.00 .do $1.00 1 box pens. .50 32 50 5 sheets blotting paper 40 2.72 ..do Total 6,722.84 11164-x x- -29 Do. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 2 W. D. Bourne M. Ruiz & Co 1 numbering stamp... 6 boxes paper fasteners. $14.00 For use in the office of the sanitary department, Habana, Cuba. $2.40 24 sheets blotting paper 2.00 1 ream legal paper.. 3.25 10 quires writing paper. 2.25 1 ream official paper. 3.50 36 blocks memorandum paper. 7.20 3 boxes pens. 3.00 200 letter envelopes. 1.50 2,500 printed envelopes. 13.37 500 blank forms.. 3.00 500 blank forms. 2.30 1,000 blank forms. 3.00 12 blocks memorandum paper. 1.50 12 blocks memorandum paper. 2.40 12 blocks memorandum paper. 2.75 1 ream legal paper. .95 12 sheets blotting paper 4.00 2 reams legal paper 4.00 • 62.37 6 Selano & Co 2,300 blank forms. 98.50 1 index book 5.00 200 inspector's report books 55.00 200 sheets carbon paper 4.00 162.50 .do 14 Manuel Johnson. 111 pounds formaldeheyde 61.05 1 demijohn alcohol. 3.25 5 liters formol 6.10 42 pounds muriatic acid. 3.36 450 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 14 Manuel Johnson Apr. 3 Articles. Paid. 1 demijohn.. 6 cakes soap $0.50 1.50 Spanish gold. 75.76 Reduced to U.S. currency $68.87 Total 307.74 Disposition and use. Used in connection with the opera- tion of the sanitary department in disinfection of homes, Habana, Cuba. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by J. D. Castillo, director, civil hospital, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Cuban Pan-American Ex- 1,000 yards gauze position. $35.00 2 hypodermic syringes 12 hypodermic needles 1.00 1.00 $37.00 Medical supplies for civil hospital, Dec. 1 Feb. 13 Mar. 22 U. S. General Hospital.. Dr. Rafael Menendez B 1 refrigerator Cuban Pan-American Ex- position. 1 ward carriage. Santiago de Cuba. 200.00 73.92 ..do .do 13 crystal catheters. $6.50 3 Kelly's cushions. 14. 40 1 thermocautery 22.00 1 Potain's aspirator. 19.00 4 scissors 4.30 2 rubber tubes 3.00 10 rubber stoppers. 2.40 71.60 Less 5 per cent discount. 3.58 68.02 do Mar. 31 F. Bisbes & Co. Case candles. 2.75 1,357 pounds rice 37.32 800 pounds sugar 32.50 7 bundles garlic 50 pounds starch 100 pounds onions. 2 cases macaroni ... 14 cases vermicelli 1,555 pounds beans 100 pounds soap 2.45 3.00 3.50 2.25 20.13 102.35 9.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 451 Subsistence stores for civil hospital, Quantity and quality purchased not specified. 5 cases condensed milk 20.50 1,118 pounds potatoes 27.95 1 case pears. 5.00 128 pounds codfish. 6.40 • 9 cases wine 55.00 8 cases tomatoes. 19.60 203 pounds salt 1.62 24 cans peaches. 5.00 2 cans sausages. 2.70 1 demijohn vinegar 2.00 7½ pounds cheese 1.65 100 pounds salt .90 157 pounds potatoes 3.93 100 pounds soap 4.50 274 pounds sugar 15.76 671 pounds riće. 19.46 164 pounds potatoes 4.10 667 pounds sugar 22.68 25 pounds starch 1.50 300 pounds coffee. 12 cases vermicelli. 1,042 pounds beans 100 pounds onions. 48.00 17.25 66.21 3.50 128 pounds codfish 6.72 516 pounds salt 4.35 1,134 pounds potatoes 25.51 2 cases soap 9.00 8 cases tomatoes. 19.60 50 pounds butter 12.50 8 bundles garlic 2.80 1 case candles 2.90 1 case corn 3.25 2 demijohns vinegar 4.00 2 empty demijohns.. 1.50 6 pounds bluing .48 1 pipe wine.. 54.00 6 cases condensed milk. 27.00 105 pounds lard 9.45 1 empty pipe .40 110 pounds corn 3.31 1 packing sack .10 757.33 Santiago, Cuba. Bonne Fernandez & Co 7,169 pounds beef 788.59 .do Manuel Fuente. M. Tamarelle. Vegetables 135.00 .do 8 cases wine 40.00 .do Edo. Ramirez 8 cases eggs. 64.00 .do Luis M. Garzon 17 sacks coal. Pieces wood $15.30 43.84 59.14 Fuel for civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. 31 452 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by J. D. Castillo, director, civil hospital, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 N. Gala Swift & Co. Flour $1.50 Subsistence stores for civil hospital, Santiago, Cuba. 118 pounds chicken. $26.00 2 pounds pork. .30 7 cases eggs... 14.00 40.30 do Perer & Mora. 8 empty sacks. 1.60 51 pounds chocolate 6.25 7.85 .do Salvador Fontain 42 barrels lime 18.90 Used in general repairs civil hospital, Santiago, Cuba. Total 2,291.55 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Walter G. Penfield, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 6 New York Packing and Belting Co. 375 feet fire hose. 2,000 feet fire hose 10 Emilio M. Hidalgo 500 blank forms 16 Bernardo Seijas 421 meters stone 17 Manuel Gonzalez Garcia 1 tape line, 20 meters $76.88 850.00 $926.88 4.00 34.00 3.00 Fire protection at post of Pinar del Rio. Used in office of disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio. Grading post of Pinar del Rio. Sanitation, used on streets of Pinar del Rio. 20 Capt. Geo. Bell, jr., quarter- 3 dump carts master First U.S. Infantry. | 4 cart harness $107.25 20.00 4 wagon harness. 20.00 Herley & Cabrera. 110 cubic meters stone. 147.25 Sanitation, cleaning streets of Pinar 208.75 del Rio. Used in repairs of road at Consolacion del Sur, Cuba. 25 Post bakery 65 flour sacks 6.50 For sacking rations for destitute Cubans. 28 Harris Bros. & Co 60 pencils. $3.50 24 penholders 4.50 1,500 envelopes 8.00 1 ream paper 2.75 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 6 bottles paste 1.20 1 pint ink .80 25.75 Used in office of disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 153 453 31 Knight & Wall Co 300 pounds oakum. 30.00 50 pounds whiting. .1.25 12 blacksmith hammers 9.00 40.25 Used in connection with repairs of quarters. Wm. C. Bloomingdale.. 4,204 pounds hay 44. 14 957 pounds corn.. 12.92 1,049 pounds oats 18.88 75.94 Forage used for horses and mules in the sanitary department at Pinar del Rio. Hevia Bros. 44 pairs shoes. 55.44 44 pairs stockings 8.80 96 handkerchiefs. 6.40 72 spools thread. 4.80 75.44 Jose Rodriguez.. Joseph R. Rands. Cayetano Diaz. Marcellino Arez. Blas Buergo. Hervey & Cabrera. First Lieut. Wm. Crofton, Crofton, First U.S. Infantry. Widow of Francisco Diaz, Alvarez & Co. 150 pounds fresh beef. 17 meters stone. 19 meters stone. 73 meters stone. 60 sacks lime 215 meters stone. 438 pounds ice. 37.50 33.50 15.60 Used in connection with the mainte- nance of the orphan asylum at Pinar del Rio. ...do Used in connection with repair of streets at Pinar del Rio. Used in connection with grading of post at Pinar del Rio. .do Used in sanitary work at Pinar del Rio. 58.40 39.00 430.75 Used in repair of roads at Consola- cion del Sur. 5.26 Used in the office of disbursing offi- cer at Pinar del Rio. 200 pounds soap. 16 sacks charcoal. $14.00 16.00 10 gallons oil.. 3.50 300 pounds potatoes. 12.00 25 pounds sugar. 1.25 12 brooms 4.80 6 scrub brushes. 1.80 5 pounds starch .35 5 pounds bluing. 1.00 54.70 Capt. Geo. Bell, jr., quar- termaster First Infantry. 1 forge. Harness 6.00 3.00 9.00 Fernandez & Co. 2 packages nails. .20 4 varas screen wire. 2.20 3 pairs hinges .60 5 bolts 1.05 Used in connection with the mainte- nance of the orphan asylum at Pinar del Rio. Used in connection with shoeing horses. Used in connection with repairs to harness in sanitary department at Pinar del Rio. Quantity and character purchased not specified. 454 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Walter G. Penfield, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 31 Fernandez & Co 18 hoe handles 3 bundles fuse.. $4.00 1.50 1 package screws. .30 $9.85 Fernandez & Co 1 lamp. 2.50 Widow of Francisco Diaz, 35 hinges Alvarez & Co. $3.80 1 bolt.. .75 1 package screws. .40 24 screws .20 3 hinges .55 bottle turpentine 10 5.80 Manuel Castillo 60 zinc checks. 4 tin checks Total 1.80 .20 2.00 2,251.62 Used in connection with repairs to sanitary carts at Pinar del Rio. Used in office of disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio. Used in connection with isolation ward of civil hospital at Pinar del Rio. For use of street laborers at Pinar del Rio. [Personal property purchased by Maj. Theodore E. True, quartermaster United States Army, disbursing officer at Washington, D. C., during the month of March, 1900.] 1900. Mar. 24 The Capital Traction Com- 24 car tickets pany. Total $1.00 For use of the messenger of the di- rector of census of Cuba, Washing- ton, D. C. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. Joseph P. Sanger. Inspector-General's Depart- ment, U. S. Army, director of the 1.00 census. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Loyd McCormick, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Quemados, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] 1900. Mar. 14 G. Gardner 20 cases gasoline.. $70.00 Knight & Wall Co. 10 pounds assorted nails. 1 running trap $0.50 1.75 Used in connection with barracks Specific use not more definitely stated. and quarters. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 455 Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; delivery included in amount of bill. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 1 frosted glass, 251 by 234 .85 12 pounds soldering lead. .63 3.73 ..do Do. 10,000 plastering laths 53.50 ...do Do. 160 pounds lead pipe 16.00 Used in connection with sanitation. Do. 2 flue cleaners.. $2.00 15 pounds rainbow packing 11.63 • 12 pounds eureka packing 12 14-inch plugs 210 feet flues 180 feet boiler tubes 8.75 .60 58.80 81.78 ...do Do. 50.40 ..do Do. 19 .do 490 feet hickory lumber 29.40 Used in connection with rural guard and administration. Do. 21 P. P. Elejalde & Co 3 nickel lamps. 15.00 Used in connection with barracks and quarters. Do. 22 Manuel Vila. Joseph Woodrow 1 stone adze 2.00 30 barrels quicklime. 45.00 Used in connection with sanitation.. Used in connection with barracks and quarters. 6 barrels Portland cement. 160 pounds hay. $24.00 17.60 41.60 .do Planiol & Cagiga.. 525 feet assorted lumber. 490 feet molding lumber 22. 18 21.40 43.58 .do 31 Commissary Department, U. S. Army, First Lieut. M. B. Stewart, Eighth U. S. Infantry, commis- sary subsistence. Knight & Wall Co. 431 feet assorted lumber. 1,200 linear feet lumber 1,550 pounds ice 14.09 4.80 18.89 ..do Do. 4.66 For use in office of adjutant-general and chief quartermaster, Quema- dos, Cuba. Used in connection with barracks and quarters. 53 pairs butts, 3 by 3 $5.30 6 rim locks 3.00 40 barrel bolts. 3.60 2 night latches 3.00 64 feet galvanized leader. 7.04 21.94 6 pairs spring locks.. 4.50 6 sash lifts. .60 15 pounds finishing nails. .97 6.07 do Total 503.55 Do. Do. 456 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Carl F. Hartman, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, during the month of March, Date, From whom purchased. Articles. 1900, as audited.] Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Lino Arrate 1 telegraph table; 1 switch board $28.00 For use by the U. S. Signal Corps at Santiago de Cuba. 16 ..do Agustin Massana 2 typewriter tables 4.00 ..do 125 pounds codfish. 75 pounds beans. 50 pounds sugar 75 pounds rice... 24 cans tomatoes $10.00 6.63 2.25 3.00 2.00 150 pounds bacon.. 14.25 50 pounds onions 2.00 1 barrel potatoes 4.50 50 pounds flour. 2.00 30 pounds coffee. 11.25 15 pounds salt 1 tin lard 1 gallon molasses. .15 .85 1.10 58.98 1900. Mar. 13 Francisco Cabello Mariano Marin 21 23 Luis Berenguer. Total 75 pounds bread. 10 gallons mineral oil 1 roll rubber tape 4.50 3.80 1.50 For subsistence of laborers on tele- graph construction in the depart- ments of Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Principe. .do For use by the U. S. Signal Corps at Santiago de Cuba. do 100.78 90 blank forms, 1 blank book, 2 reams writ- ing paper. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Mar. 6 Gustavo Cabellero. Disposed of by Lope Recio, civil gov- ernor of the province of Puerto Principe. $6.50 To be used in the offices of the civil government of the province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 24 Benjamin Cisneros Juan Cabenas Jose Garcia Hidalgo. Slavador Garriga Jose Argudin Jose Garcia R. 1 book (dictionary) 1 wooden blind. 5.00 10.00 .do Do. ..do Do. 1 typewriter ribbon. $1.00 25 sheets carbon paper. 2.50 3.50 ..do Do. 417 rations. 104.25 For the convicts in the jail of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. 15 cotton suits 22.50 .do Do. 30 portfolios 9.00 For the office of the jail of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 457 Salvador Garriga 50 pounds soap $2.50 3 cases mineral oil. 12.75 15.25 For use in the jail of Puerto Principe. Do. O. Agramonte 6 lamp tanks. 4.50 24 lamp burners 3.30 12 lamp chimneys 1.80 24 wicks .40 10.00 .do Do Gustavo Caballero. 1 table (desk) 10.00 1 washstand, complete 4.00 4 tumblers .48 4 plates. .28 18 chairs. 17.64 4 rocking chairs. 11.75 1 lamp. 4.25 1 clock 4.50 2 bookcases. 17.00 6 brooms 1.50 2 racks 1.50 1 water stand, complete.. 14.00 1 inkstand. 1.75 1 coffee mill 2.50 1 penrack .40 2 blotting pads 2 hemp dusters - .70 .30 92.55 2 Jose Garcia Hidalgo. Do. 2 liters ink. 2.50 2 boxes pens. 80 6 sheets blotting paper .60 1 box fasteners .40 1 box soap. .50 1 can mineral oil 2.30 1 rubber eraser .20 2 towels 2 rulers 1.00 1.00 1 large pencil .35 100 envelopes. .30 1 hemp duster. .20 2 reams writing paper. 7.50 1 skein twine 40 1 bottle stamp ink. 25 1 pound wire .10 Eligir Fuentes. 18.40 Stationery to be used in the offices of the assistant treasurer of finance, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Emilio L. Suaces, as- sistant treasurer of finance. 70 3.80 .do 1.20 lo 1 blank book 2.00 6 bars sealing wax 2 boxes paper fasteners. 1 skein twine. Wrapping paper. 88235 Postage stamps. Do. Do, 458 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. To be used in the superior court of | Disposed of by Jose Antonio Richardo, the province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do. president of the superior court, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Mar. 14 Jose Garcia Hidalgo 4 reams writing paper. $12.50 1 liter ink 1.20 4 sheets blotting paper .40 2 brooms 1.00 1 bookcase. 5.00 4 spools thread 80 1 box wafers 100 envelopes.. 1 bottle mucilage. 12 pencils. 1 hammer 3 wastebaskets .40 .50 3 press copying books 4. 25 .50 1.50 .75 3.75 $32.55 Ignacio Monteja 10 Jose Garcia Alonso 1 washstand, complete 12.00 1 book, ledger $19.00 1 ream writing paper. 3 sheets blotting paper 5.00 .25 24.25 30 Jose Garcia Hidalgo... 3 reams writing paper. 12.75 1 liter ink 1.25 1 box pens. To be used in the office of the fiscal of the superior court of the prov- ince of Puerto Principe, Cuba. To be used in the office of the judge of first instance at Puerto Principe. ..do Disposed of by Manuel de Monte- verda, fiscal. Disposed of by Manuel Mojarrita, judge of first instance. .65 .do 100 envelopes. 2 spools thread 1 rubber stamp Wafers .76 .do .50 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 3.00 .do .50 .do 19.41 12 pencils.. 2 spools thread 100 envelopes. 1 box pens. .50 .do .50 .do Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Manuel Mojarrita judge of first instance. Disposed of by Manuel Mojarrita, judge of first instance. Do. 76 .do Do. .65 .do Do. 1 liter ink 1.25 .do Do. 3 reams writing paper. 12.75 .do 5 sheets blotting paper Do. .50 .do 2 paper fasteners Do. 1.00 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 459 1 inkstand. Wafers 1.75 .50 .do .do To be used in the office of the judge | of first instance at Morin, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do Dc. Disposed of by Manuel Mojarrieta, judge of first instance at Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Antonio J. de Varona, judge of first instance. Do. Do. Do. Do. 12.66 10.00 32.50 To be used in the register's office, Puerto Principe, Cuba. To be used in the register's office at Arroyo Blanco, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Antonio J. de Varona, judge of first instance. Disposed of by Antonio J. de Varona, judge of first instance. Disposed of by Antonio Roca, judge. Disposed of by Alejandro Rico, mayor of Ciegode Avila, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 20.16 16 Ramin Fernandez. 2 reams writing paper. 9.25 liter ink .60 2 sheets blotting paper 40 .do 1 bottle stamp ink 50 .do 1 ruler. .81 .do 10 sheets wrapping paper. .20 .do 1 punch 20 .do Needles. .10 .do box pens. .60 .do 10 Jose S. Garcia 3 blank books 10 Alejandro Suero Balbin. 7 blank books 3 Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 1 metal inkstand $5.50 1 liter ink .75 ream writing paper. 1.75 2 rulers 1.70 2 portfolios 1.60 2 paper files 1.00 12.30 For use in the office of the secretary of the board of agriculture, industry, and commerce, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Arelino de Varna, chief of the office. 2 ..do 1 blank book 2.00 1 ream writing paper 3.90 6 pencils 25 liter ink 65 6 penholders 25 100 envelopes. 75 3 sheets blotting paper 25 1 bottle mucilage 10 ... 1 box pens... .65 2 penknives 2.00 1 inkstand 2 rubber erasers 1 ruler 2.25 20 35 13.60 To be used in the office of the de- partment of forests, Puerto Prin- cipe, Cuba. Disposed of by Maximiliano Ramos, chief of the department. 1600 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. $.70 .10 25 · .05 2.75 .35 $4.20 1900. Mar. 29 Alfredo de las Casas. 500 grams rum 230 grams sugar 30 grams bromide potash 230 grams chloride soda 3 glass jars 1 glass funnel Supplied to the Provincial Institute of Puerto Principe, for the labora- tory. Disposed of by Manuel R. Silva, di- rector. 2 ounces acetic acid .25 2 ounces sulphuric acid 25 2 ounces oxalic acid. .20 2 ounces nitrate silver. 2.20 2 ounces chloride silver 4.50 2 ounces banum chloride 30 1 ounce oxalate ammonia. 25 100 corks - .55 8.50 .do 17 O. Agramonte 14 reams writing paper. 6.00 220 sheets writing paper. 2.20 1 box pens. .50 2 boxes paper fasteners 1.00 1 liter ink 1.20 12 pencils. 60 1 bottle mucilage. .10 2 penknives .20 3 blotting pads 3.00 1 rubber eraser .20 Corrales & Co. Do. 15.00 To be used in the offices of the de- partment of public works at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Pompeyo Sariol, chief engineer. 630 Garnier copy books. 21.00 5 liters ink 6.00 5 boxes pens. 3.25 72 boxes chalk 1.80 2 sheets blotting paper .14 14 penholders 45 • 8 notebooks .80 58 quires writing paper 2.72 18 arithmetic tables .38 12 spelling books 25 160 schoolbooks 33.91 70.70 Books and stationery supplied to the public schools of Nuevitas, Puerto Principe, Cuba, Disposed of by Mariano Rivas, mayor of Nuevitas, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 461 27 Gimenez & Bringas 276 Garnier copy books.. 5 liters ink. 6 boxes pens... 11.50 6.00 3.60 60 penholders 2.00 12 boxes chalk 3.60 O 66 spelling books 2.20 318 schoolbooks 62.40 2 abacus. 9.60 48 arithmetic tables 1.60 102.50 Books and stationery supplied to the Moron district schools, province of Puerto Principe. To be used in the Provincial Insti- tute of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Ramon Gimenez, mayor of Morin. Disposed of by Manuel P. Silva, director. 19 Juan Moesset. 6 assorted maps. 30.00 20 Casildo Lopez 2 tables. $37.00 4 revolving chairs. 29.00 12 chairs. 24.00 6 rocking-chairs 21.00 21 24 2222 Jose Argudin.. Nemesio Sierra Delfin Guerra Jose Garcia Hidalgo.. 1 sofa. 6 towels 2 glass screens. 4 panes glass 3 pieces cloth. 1 flag pole 4 locks. 4 lock keys 1 cabinet 1 desk 5 portfolios 4 wooden cornices. 2 feather dusters. 24 chairs.. • 1 revolving chair. 11.00 122.00 do 1 curtain 15.35 1.56 16.91 .do 14,46 .do • $2.40 6.00 4.85 1.50 2.00 .60 17.35 ..do 40.00 5.00 10.00 1.80 36.00 4 rocking-chairs 10.00 5.00 1 water stand, complete. 11.00 1 wooden washstand 1.75 5 inkstands. 12.00 1 iron washstand, complete 1.60 3 boxes paper fasteners. 1.50 4 rulers 2.00 2 bottles red ink. .80 4 blank books 4 almanacs 4.24 3.20 3 wastebaskets. 3.48 1 box pens.. .65 1 hand ladder 1.50 3 metal rings 0.45 Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Manuel R. Silva, direc- tor; labor included in amount of bill. 462 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Amerco Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 17 springes.. $1.70 6 bottles mucilage. .60 4 steel erasers 2.20 5 paper weights 3.75 5 blotting pads 3.75 1 liter ink 1.20 8 call bells. 10.50 10 spittons. 4.00 7 rubber erasers 1.40 2 paper knives.. .50 1 pair scissors. .40 1 washstand, complete 4.05 2 tin pitchers. .35 1 liter ink 1.20 3 hat racks.. 1.80 6 pencils. .30 3 pads, ink, stamp .90 3 paper files 1.35 2 iron buckets .80 31reams writing paper. 13.40 6 tumblers. 1.20 6 porcelain plates. .60 1½ varas oilcloth. .60 5 bars chalk .25 200 envelopes. 1.50 6 penholders. .60 1 sheet blotting paper .08 2 decanters 1.00 5 window blinds 25.00 · 4 rocking-chairs 19.00 1 watering pot.. .60 1 earthen jar 1.20 1 crumb brush. 1 dustpan .35 .20 1 earthen tub. 2.00 5 brooms. 1.70 1 pound chalk .10 4 quires writing paper. .20 1 tin plate .20 1 wardrobe 12.25 $274.75 To be used in the Provincial Insti- tute of Puerto Principe, Cuba. tor. Eduardo San Martin 3 rubber stamps 5.85 .do 4 penwipers 2 clocks $1.30 9.00 10,30 .do Do. Disposed of by Manuel R. Silva, direc- Do. Date. 29 1900. . 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 463 24 Jose Larria 46 schoolbooks 11.52 48 Garnier copy books. 1.44 1 liter ink .60 12 arithmetic tables .36 4 hat racks 1.00 Chalk .23 For use in the public schools of the | Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, eity of Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do .do .do .do .do mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Armando Sanchez, may- or of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do,. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not stated; dis- posed of by Armando Sanchez, may- or of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Do. 26 Joaquin Rodriguez. 15.15 6 iron jars 1.02 72 Garnier copy books. 1.20 1 box chalk ..40 2 boxes pens. 1.00 liter ink .15 1 wooden divider. 70 quires writing paper. 5 quires commercial paper 1 wooden ruler 1 square ruler 1 broom 9 sets drawing instruments. 12 pencils.. 2.40 20 50 50 40 30 5. 40 .24 2 text-books ..50 4 sheets blotting paper .60 • 1 metal ruler .34 15.15 do Jose Rodriguez. 59 schoolbooks. 6..67 ..do 1 box pens.. .40 do 12 penholders. .60 .do Do. 2 pencils. .10 .do Do. 2 rulers 1.40 do Do. 1 battle black ink 1 bottle red ink .50 do Do. .06 .do Do. 1 portfolio 50 ..do • Blotting paper. .30 .do Colored paper .30 .do Bars chalk .30 ..do 12 spelling books .36 .do 12 arithmetic tables .36 .do Ruled paper.. .30 do Writing paper 3.00 15.15 Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 1 ream writing paper. 12 slates 3.00 4.00 12 crayons · 15 464 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Amerco Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. To be used in the public schools of Disposed of. by Armando Sanchez, Puerto Principe, Cuba. mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 24 text-books 1 box pens.. $7.20 .80 $15.15 O. Agramonte 1 clock 5.00 1 armchair 2.75 24 Garnier copy books. .40 1 box pens .50 2 schoolbooks .50 6 spelling books .20 1 ream writing paper. .50 25 envelopes .15 10.00 .do Casildo Lopez 66 schoolbooks 12.00 72 Garnier copy books. 2.40 1 box chalk .75 15.15 ..do Fermon Perdomo 300 Garnier copy books. 12.00 .do 1 ream ruled paper... Chalk 3.00 ..do .15 .do 15. 15 Jose Larria 1 set drawing instruments 1.68 30 schoolbooks 6.90 2 quires writing paper. 08 2 sheets blotting paper .16 1 box pens.. .60 1 box chalk 60 12 arithmetic tables .60 1 ream writing paper. 4.53 15.15 ...do Jose Garcia Hidalgo.. 60 schoolbooks Writing paper. 15.00 .15 .do .do O. Agramonte Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Do. 15. 15 24 pencils.. 12 schoolbooks. 1.20 .do 1.65 .do 1 box slate pencils. .50 .do 2 boxes pens. 1.50 do Do. 72 Garnier copy books 2.88 .do Do. · 24 memorandum copy books 1.80 do Do. 1 liter ink 1.12 .do Do. Date. 1900. Mar. 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 465 12 schoolbooks. 3.00 Assorted paper 1.50 do .do Do. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. 15.15 Jose Larria liter ink .60 1 box chalk. 60 1 box pens. 60 4 pencils. 08 4 arithmetic tables .20 1 memorandum book. .05 6 spelling books .12 71 schoolbooks 12.90 15.15 .do Jose Morante. 1 box pens. .60 .do Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. 144 Garnier copy books. 7.00 .do 1 liter ink 1.00 .do 12 spelling books .50 .do Do. Do. Do. 12 schoolbooks 6.00 .do Slate pencils. .05 .do Do. Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. 15.15 Jose Larria 72 Garnier copy books 1.68 1 liter ink 1.25 1 sheet blotting paper 78 schoolbooks .04 12. 18 15. 15 .do Disposed of by Armando Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Jose Morante. 72 Garnier copy books 3.50 24 schoolbooks 8.00 ream writing paper. 2.00 1 box pens. .60 1 liter ink 1.05 15.15 do Do. Jose Garcia Hidalgo.. 1 liter ink 1.00 do Do. 72 Garnier copy books. 2.16 do Do. 24 portfolios 6.00 .do Do. 36 schoolbooks 5.60 do Do. Pens. .30 .do Slate pencils .09 .do 15. 15 Jose Morante 60 schoolbooks 14.40 ...do 1 box pens. Slate pencils .60 .do .15 do Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Do. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. 11164—x x—————30 15. 15 466 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. 1900. Mar. 26 Jose Morante. Articles. 144 Garnier copy books. 24 arithmetic tables $7.00 48 schoolbooks 500 grams chalk 1.10 7.00 .05 Paid. Disposition and use. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. $15 15 To be used in one of the public schools of Minas, province Puerto Principe, Cuba. of Juan Cubenas 12 chairs. 9.00 Eduardo Menendez 2 tables 6.00 15.00 Furniture for use of the public school of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. 19 spelling books 45 schoolbooks .95 13.50 35 arithmetic tables .70 · 15. 15 To be used in the public schools of the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Ramon Gonzalez Roja.. 48 Garnier copy books. 1.80 1 liter ink 1.25 1 hemp duster.. .30 36 schoolbooks 11.80 15. 15 .do 1 O. Agramonte. ream writing paper. .75 .do 21 schoolbooks 6.00 .do 1 box chalk .40 ..do 12 memorandum books. .96 .do 12 pencils. .48 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 10 sheets manila paper .50 .do · Ruled paper.. .40 do 12 penholders.. .48 .do 48 Garnier copy books. 2.40 .do 1 liter ink 1.25 .do Do. 4 sheets blotting paper .28 do Do. 1 box pens. .50 do Do. 6 slates .75 .do Do. 15. 15 2 Jose Rodriguez Fernandez 1 box chalk .60 do Do. 1 box pens.. .60 .do Do. 2 sheets blotting paper .20 do Do. 12 penholders. .50 .do Do. 1 map. 4.00 .do Do. 1 earthen jar 1.00 .do Do. 1 liter ink 1.30 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 467 4 schoolbooks 1 toy...... 12 knobs Spanish paper 4.00 .85 2.00 .10 .do Prize for one of the scholars. To be used in the public schools of the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 15. 15 Jose Larria 1 clock 7.00 2 boxes chalk 1.20 1 bottle ink. 1. 15 29 schoolbooks 5.80 15. 15 do Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 1 box pens.. 50 1 box chalk .50 72 Garnier copy books. 1.68 1 sheet blotting paper .04 85 schoolbooks 12.43 15. 15 do Jose Garcia Hidalgo. Jose Larria Do. 2 pounds chalk. .15 60 schoolbooks 15.00 15.15 .do Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 24 slates 25 penholders 10 sheets blotting paper 400 sheets writing paper. 126 sheets inyoice paper. 50 sheets unruled paper liter ink 32 schoolbooks. 1 ruler.. Do. 2.40 .50 .25 2.00 1.00 D .50 .40 7.60 .50 15. 15 .do Do. 2 boxes pens. 1.00 do Do. 1 liter ink 1.25 do Do. 12 sheets drawing models 70 school books. 2.00 .do 10.75 do Do. Do. Chalk .15 .do 15. 15 2 maps.. 1 earthen jar 1 decanter. 1 almanac 10.00 1.50 50 60 2 pounds chalk. 20 12 penholders .50 1 liter ink 1.25 72 Garnier copy books 1.80 28 quires writing paper. 1.40 1 bench. 1.00 Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. 468 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 1 blackboard $1.00 1 clock 3.00 $22.75 To be used in the public schools of the city of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Eduardo Menendez. 1 map. 6.00 1 blotting pad .75 1 box pens. 60 2 reams writing paper. 3.00 24 schoolbooks. 4.80 15.15 .do Do. Casildo Lopez 108 Garnier copy books. 4.05 1 liter ink 1.25 12 arithmetic tables .30 2 boxes pens……. 1.50 48 slates 4.40 2 pounds chalk 24 schoolbooks. .10 3.55 15. 15 To be used in the public school of the village Dos Marias, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Jose Morante 12 pencils. 1.00 12 slates 1.50 1 liter ink 1.10 12 spelling books .55 24 schoolbooks. 11.00 15.15 To be used in the public school of the village Mina, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. ...do 12 slates 1.50 12 penholders. .30 12 slate pencils .35 1 liter ink 1.00 48 schoolbooks. 12.00 15.15 1 liter ink 1.10 Chalk and slate pencils .25 12 penholders. .30 .do 72 Garnier copy books. 3.50 do 36 schoolbooks. 10.00 .do ..do To be used in the public school for girls at the village of Minas, prov- ince of Puerto Principe, Cuba. .do Do. Do. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Armondo Sanchez, mayor of Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Do. 15. 15 Date. 7 1900. Mar. 2 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 469 To be used in the public school for boys at the village of Minas, prov- ince of Puerto Principe, Cuba. 1 box pens. .60 144 Garnier copy books. 7.00 .do 12 slates 1.50 .do 12 penholders. .30 .do 12 pencils. 50 .do 1 liter ink 24 schoolbooks. 1.00 .do 4.00 do Chalk .25 .do 15. 15 1899. Sept. 4 O. Agramonte 1,498 rations 373.65 2 cans mineral oil 4.50 72 boxes matches. .50 1 padlock. · 60 1 iron chain .25 May 16 Jose V. Pedroso 4 tables. 20.00 6 wooden screens. 7.00 3 benches. 7.50 34.50 Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Armando Sanchez, mayor; quantity purchased not stated. 379.50 | Supplied to the inmates of the jail of Disposed of by Faustino Caballero, Puerto Principe City. To be used in the public schools of Jucaro, province of Puerto Principe, Cuba. mayor. Disposed of by Alejandro Rico, mayor of Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Alejandro Suerr Balbin 5 brooms. 2.50 5 earthen jars 5.00 24 tin jars... 4.00 7 varas oilcloth 4.90 12 iron rings.. .10 16.50 .do Manuel Peon. Wenceslar Perez. 4 tables 11 benches. 26.00 ..do $38.50 1 school desk 5.50 1 table.. 6.00 50.00 .do Mar. 7 Salvador Garriga 618 pounds rice 21.63 280 pounds potatoes 11.20 56 pounds coffee. 14.00 224 pounds sugar 8.73 117 pounds vermicelli 10.53 242 pounds codfish. 16.94 126 bottles milk 8.82 1,210 rations bread. 36.30 182 pounds meat. 31.85 160.00 13 Jose Cornas V 660 pounds meat. Do. Do. Do. Provisions supplied to the inmates of San Lazaro Hospital, at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 118. 80 Supplied to the Nra. Sra. del Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Francisco Flores Gime- nez, president of the board of chari- ties. Disposed of by Antonio Criado, direc- tor. 470 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. R. Gonzalez Rojo 200 pounds rice. $7.20 Provisions supplied to Nuestra Se- ñora del Carmen Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Antonio Criado, presi- dent of the board of directors. 125 pounds potatoes 4.50 .do Do. 75 pounds lard. 7.50 .do Do. 50 pounds Spanish beans 5.50 do Do. 25 pounds white beans 1.87 .do Do. 25 pounds red beans.. 1.50 .do Do. 50 pounds bacon 5.75 .do Do. 24 bottles beer.. 8.50 .do Do. 1 case mineral oil. 5.60 .do Do. 4 cases vermicelli. 8.88 .do Do. 150 pounds sugar 7.45 .do Do. 25 pounds codfish. 2.75 .do Do. 2 cans sausages.. 3.00 .do Do. 37 pounds coffee. 7.42 .do Do. 62 pounds chocolate. 13.75 .do Do. 11 pounds ham 2.20 do Do. 25 pounds onions. 1.25 .do Do. 1 string garlic .55 ..do Do. 1 box soap. 5.60 .do Do. 6 packages candles .90 .do Do. 2 cans olive oil 3.50 do Do. 1 ounce saffron 1.00 do Do. · 25 pounds salt .45 .do Do. 2 pounds red pepper. .40 .do 11 pounds cheese 2.97 .do Spices .40 do Do. Do. Disposed of by Antonio Criado, presi- dênt of the board of directors; quan- tity and varieties purchased not specified. Disposed of by Antonio Criado, presi- dent of the board of directors. 24 cans sweet pepper 1.92 do 6 pounds bologna sausages 1.08 .do 1 keg olives.. .90 .do Do. 72 pairs cloth slippers 12.00 .do Do. 24 chambers 12.00 .do Do. 1 iron wash basin. 5.00 .do Do. 3 cans white lead paint. 6.00 .do Do. 1 can burnt oil 5.00 .do Do. 1 can turpentine. 5.00 .do Do. 7 paint brushes. 1.74 do Do. $161.03 252 pounds meat. 560 pounds bread.. .do 45.36 do Do. 26.48 .do Do. 28.00 .do Do. Elodora Gonzalez Jose Bertran Ramon Monsset Date. 1899. Mar. 13 PERSONAL · PROPERTY. 471 Segismundo Nogueras. Alfredo de las Casas. Fernando Recio Jose Garcia Alonso Esteban Caballer Ricardo Sanchez Do. Disposed of by Antonio Criado, presi- dent of the board of directors; quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Antonio Criado, presi- dent of the board of directors. 700 bottles milk Medicines 28.00 ...do 23.62 ..do 1 cord fuel wood $3.25 17 sacks charcoal. 6.80 10.05 ..do 1 door lock .50 3 pounds nails. .60 ream writing paper. 2.90 1 blank book .70 4.70 .do 6 coffins 14.40 To bury indigent dead Do. Do. 200 pounds rice. $7.00 50 pounds lard. 4.87 125 pounds sugar 5.25 25 pounds Spanish beans. 2.37 25 pounds red beans 1.25 125 pounds potatoes 3.75 2 cases vermicelli. 4.00 25 pounds chocolate. 4.75 12 pounds bacon 12 pounds onions 25 pounds salt 2 cans sausages. 1 string garlic 1.18 .44 .50 3.00 .50 1 can olive oil 3.12 1 ounce saffron .85 2 pounds red pepper. 30 72 boxes matches. 40 10 pounds cheese 3.60 3 pounds bologna sausage. .75 37 pounds coffee.. 6.56 25 pounds string beans 1.38 55.82 Provisions for the inmates of Nues- tra Senora del Carmen Hospital at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. 1 receipt book 400 blank forms 1.50 4.00 Carlos M. Aguera Jose Garcia Hidalgo. Salvador Garriga. 1 blank book 2 penholders 1 box pens. 6 pencils.. liter ink • 1 reams writing paper. 80 pounds lard. 3 liters olive oil 5.50 Stationery supplied to the office of San Lazaro Hospital at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Francisco Flores Jimi- nez, president of the board of direct- ors. .50 5.80 8.80 .78 NO CRMANU 20 65 25 65 8.05 .do Do. 472 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, dnring the month of March, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. Salvador Garriga 3 liters vinegar 1 string garlic 35 pounds onions 90 pounds Spanish beans 152 pounds red beans.. 104 pounds salt 38 pounds bacon. 14 pounds red pepper • Fernando Recio Eligio Hernandez 5 loads fuel wood. 100 pounds corn 3 sacks charcoal Vegetables $0.15 .65 2.10 6.30 8. 36 2.08 4.37 .20 $33.79 Stationery supplied to the office of San Lazaro Hospital at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 12.50 To be used in the San Lazaro Hospi- tal at Puerto Principe, Cuba. For use in the San Lazaro Hospital at Puerto Principe, Cuba. $2.25 1.50 4.50 .do .do 8.25 31.92 For the inmates of San Lazaro Hospi- tal at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Francisco Flores Jimi- nez, president of the board of direct- Do. ors. Do. Do. Disposed of by Francisco Flores Jimi- nez, president of the board of direct- ors; quantity and varieties pur- chased not specified. Disposed of by Francisco Flores Jimi- nez, president of the board of direct- ors. Elevdoro Gonzalez Alfredo Alvarez 168 pounds meat.. 30 prescriptions.. $12.40 18 doses purging soda 2 liters carbolic acid. .40 1.60 1 ounce linden flowers .10 1 box tablets 1.60 40 grams tea… .15 10 grams bromide potassium .10 30 grams linden flowers .10 90 grams sulphate soda. .15 90 grams iodine 30 31 | Melchor Losada 14 Ricardo Sanchez 1 bottle sarsaparilla 6 spools thread. 24 brooms 25 pounds lard. 20 quinine pills .35 1.10 18.35 ..do Do. .50 .64 1.14 .do Do. 2.38 12 pound schocolate. 2.28 50 pounds salt 1.00 1 can sausages. 1.25 1 string garlic .50 50 pounds Spanish beans. 4.50 48 tins sardines.. 3.36 Date. 1899. Mar. 13 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 473 50 pounds potatoes 1.50 6 tins sweet pepper. 1 keg olives 66 .85 1 gallon vinegar. 55 7 pounds cheese. 1.75 1 sack charcoal.. 60 1 pound canary seed. 08 21.26 Provisions supplied to the San Juan Nepomucener's Orphans' Home, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Disposed of by Sor. Luzde Saxta Teresa de Jesus, mother superior. Casildo Lopez 458 pounds rice. 14.60 ..do Do. 100 pounds Spanish beans. 8.50 .do Do. 100 pounds potatoes. 3.25 ..do Do. 50 pounds lard.. 4.80 .do Do. 50 pounds starch 4.00 do Do. · 50 pounds soap 3.00 .do Do. 25 pounds onions 1.10 ..do Do. 1 string garlic .55 ..do Do. 50 pounds codfish. 5.50 .do Do. 5 cases condensed milk 28.75 do Do. 100 pounds sugar 7.00 .do Do. 2 cases vermicelli 3.60 do Do. 25 pounds coffee.. 4.50 ..do Do. 28 pounds cheese 4.48 .do Do. 50 pounds bacon. 4.75 .do Do. 50 pounds salt .80 do Do. 25 pounds bologna sausages 3.75 do Do. 2 gallons vinegar .60 .do Do. 1 tin sausage. 1.10 .do Do. 100 tins sardines. 5.50 ..do Do. 1 tin butter 1 tin olive oil. 10 pounds ham. 29 pairs shoes. 72 pairs slippers 1.50 .do Do. 2.85 .do Do. 1.80 .do Do. 29.00 do Do. 30.00 ...do Do. 1 cord fuel wood 4.00 ..do Do. 22 sacks charcoal. 11.00 ...do Do. 43 schoolbooks 7.67 For use in the Orphans' Home School. Do. 36 Garnier copy books. 1.00 .do Do. 198.95 Eleodoro Gonzalez 700 pounds meat. 140.00 Supplies to the San Juan Nepom- meno Orphans' Home at Puerto Principe, Cuba. Jose Argudin. Jose Betram. Jose Caldern 60 spools thread 3.80 ...do Do. 378 pounds bread 18.14 .do Do. 2 demijohns wine $7.00 1 case vermicelli. 1.75 50 pounds charcoal. 9.40 1 box candles. 3.55 100 pounds sugar 7.00 50 pounds soap 5.00 50 pounds potatoes 1.62 474 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Disposed of by Sor. Luzde Santa Te- resa de Jesus, mother superior. 1899. Mar. 14 Jose Caldern 25 pounds onions. 1 pound curmin lead. $1.00 .20 2 pounds red pepper. 1 pound pepper .32 .25 Jose Garcia Alonso 72 Garnier copy books. 24 spelling books $37.09 Supplies to the San Juan Nepom- meno Orphans' Home at Puerto Principe, Cuba. 2.40 10 schoolbooks... .40 3.20 12 darning needles · 40 Adolfo Batista. Alberto W. Blanco. 2 boxes blacking 1 box pens 8 memorandum books. .70 .10 ream writing paper. 1.25 .65 9.10 .do 1,750 rations bread. Medicines 29.22 12.00 .do ..do Miguel A. Xigues.. Jose Hernandez Enrique Zaldirar Jose Rodriguez Fernandez Medicines 87.05 Supplied to the San Juan de Dios Hospital, Puerto Principe, Cuba. Do. Do. Disposed of by Sor. Luzde Santa Te- resa de Jesus, mother superior; quantity purchased and varieties not stated. Disposed of by Roberto L. Suaces, president of the board of directors; quantity purchased and varieties of medicines not specified. Disposed of by Roberto L. Suaces, president of the board of directors. Do. 1. load pumpkins $0.56 250 pounds sweet potatoes. 1.50 96 eggs. 3.20 5.26 .do 6 loads wood fuel. 12.00 12 sacks charcoal. 3.84 15.84 ..do 4 brushes 1.80 150 envelopes. 2.00 36 lamp chimneys. 4. 15 · 36 wicks. .30 18 burners. 2.50 ream writing paper 1.50 1 knife .40 3 pounds twine.. .75 13.40 .do Do. 2,809 rations bread. 64.88 830 pounds meat... 25 pounds soap 1 gallon red wine. 147.72 1.25 3.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 475 Total case beer 12 packages candles 2 cases mineral oil. 6 bottles olive oil. 1.62 1.70 7.90 1.20 10 tins tomatoes · 1.50 1 demijohn vinegar 1.10 10 reams wrapping paper. 3.50 25 pounds jerked beef. 3.50 75 pounds table salt 1.55 30 pounds onions 1.25 10 pounds flour.. .60 25 pounds bacon.. 2.60 130 pounds sugar 7.50 480 pounds rice.. 17. 12 150 pounds potatoes 5.25 155 pounds Spanish beans 13.76 145 pounds red beans. 9.25 50 pounds coffee. 9.00 60 pounds codfish.. 7.20 85 pounds chocolate. 17.80 105 pounds lard. 10.75 6 pounds red pepper. .90 1 cases condensed milk. 11.25 2 cases vermicelli. 1 string garlic 4.00 .60 359.75 .do 3,954. 42 Do. 1900. Mar. 1 Jacob Barker. $6.50 5.00 3,027 eggs.. 89.58 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] 100 pounds soap 48 cans cream 4 boxes soap. 12.50 $113.58 Supplies purchased for Aldecoa Hos- pital. Manuel Johnson. 2 pounds chloroform.. 4.30 2 ounces bland opium extract. 1.40 8 ounces sulfonal. 2.50 3 bottles aromatic vinegar. 1.80 40 cans cod-liver oil 8.00 2 pounds bromide sodium. 2.60 1 pound glycerophosphate lime .30 8 ounces J. sulphate quinine 3.00 1 pound sandalwood-oil capsules. 4.50 5 bottles turpentine 1.00 10 pounds bromide potassium. 8.50 1 pound bromide ammonium 1.75 476 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 1 Manuel Johnson 25 pounds creoline. 14 pounds powdered gum arabic $4.25 7.00 2 pounds oxalic acid 1 pound permanganate potassium. .32 .75 2 pounds fluid extract kola. 3.50 2 pounds fluid extract coca 3.50 3 pounds iodide potassium 10.50 1 pound salol. 1.40 1 pound powdered tartaric acid. .50 6 pounds powdered boric acid. .72 2 pounds subnitrate bismuth. 3.60 1 ounce carmine. .10 72 medium test tubes. 2.70 7 pounds almond oil. .90 1 pound sulphite soda. .40 1 pound bichloride mercury. 1.25 25 pounds borated cotton. 20.00 500 corks for bottles. 1.30 36 empty boxes. 2.40 2 demijohns alcohol. 5.50 1 demijohn sherry wine. 4.75 6 spools adhesive plaster 3.00 24 droppers. 70 144 trusses 4.00 6 boxes Rizollots mustard leaves. 1.50 50 yards borated gauze 9.00 5 bottles cognac 2.00 2 thermometers. 6 glass funnels.. 3 crystallizers. pound glass tubes. 4 faucets. 5.00 2 porcelain capsules. .60 .95 1.20 .20 1 gram platinum wire. .45 1.20 5 pounds vaseline 1.00 5 pounds glycerine 1.75 1 pound absolute alcohol. .50 2 pounds Sydenham's laudanum. 3.20 1 ounce guaycol.. .40 30 pounds carbonate soda 1.50 36 6-ounce bottles. 1. 13 24 8-ounce bottles. 80 1 pound sirup of hydrocyanic acid 50 2 ounces diluted hydrocyanic acid. 2 ounces cinnamon oil 25 .40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 477 Quantity purchased not specified. Quantity purchased not specified. 8 ounces lavender oil. 2 ounces origanum oil. Henry F. Brown.. Enrique Diago 8 ounces acetanilid. pound sulphate quinine. 2 graduates. • 75 50 .80 3.00 · 1.20 162.97 Supplies purchased for Aldecoa Hos- pital. 1,269 cans condensed milk 116.45 do 2 yards hose $1.00 .do 1 globe valve .65 .do 3 bottles alcohol. 60 .do Sugar 6.40 .do 200 feet lumber. 15.40 .do 24.05 Barrios & Coello 3 tons Cumberland coal. 24.00 4 tons anthracite coal 36.00 For use at Los Animas Hospital. For use at Aldecoa Hospital. 60.00 C. Forre & Co. 15 pounds putty 1.50 20 packages wire nails. 1.60 3 chain bolts .75 3 round bolts .45 6 packages screws 1.30 1 tin bottle oil. 40 2 cans sienna paint. 50 2 cans red sienna paint. 30 24 sheets sandpaper 30 1 glass tube.. .15 1 solderer. .50 1 handle. 3 faucets. 1 steel file 1 wrench .05 5.75 .50 1.00 1 pair tongs. 3.50 2 tin bars .25 1 pipe cutter. 1.00 6 sheets emery paper .25 6 pounds elbows and couplings .65 548 pounds iron pipe. 32.88 2 pipe-stock dies.. 16.00 1 die.. 1.00 2 barrels nails 8.00 Spanish gold 78.58 Reduced to U. S. currency 1 Harry L. Wrenn 71.43 Supplies purchased for Los Animas Hospital. 1 carriage 225.00 1 set harness 50.00 Capt. P. Mothersill, com- missary of subsistence, U.S. A. 1 horse 700 pounds ice. 210.00 Extra curtains 15.00 500.00 For use of medical inspector 2.10 For chief surgeon's office 478 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Major William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 1 Chas. A. Johns. C. Torre & Co W. D. Bourne Maj. Chauncey B. Baker, quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Charles L. Tyler. 2 sacks screws and butts 1 gallon hard oil .. 1 brush $0.70 1.75 .15 $2.60 For chief surgeon's office 100 pounds potash 18.00 8 German perchs 6.00 3 basins 1.50 6 chamber pots. 2.40 8 chamber sets 20.00 8 candlesticks 2.00 2.00 .75 1.50 1.25 36.00 8 soap dishes 1 furnace 3 brooms 1 wall brush. 6 looking-glasses 2 numbering machines. 2 army ranges, complete, 6 joints stove- pipe, 12 bake pans, 2 iron teakettles, 6 steamers, 2 pickaxes, 4 shovels, 2 wheel- barrows, 1 pitchfork, 16 boilers for ranges, 2 elbows, 4 griddles, 4 skillets, 2 axes, 4 iron pots, 3 hoes, 4 iron rakes. 1 pound bisulphate quinine.. 91.40 Supplies purchased for Aldecoa Hos- 31.70 235.76 pital. For use at chief surgeon's office For use at Las Animas Hospital.. $6.50 1 gallon castor oil 1.25 12 bottles Gondron de Guyot 5.50 2 pounds gum camphor.. 1.30 1 liter sirup tolu... 1 pound zinc oxide. 2 pounds sulphate soda. .60 6 ounces tincture iodine. .60 4 ounces Dover's powder 60 50 .15 2 pounds absorbent cotton 1.00 · 3 boxes empty capsules .30 2 pounds tincture gentian. 1.00 1 pound iodide potash 3.25 3 pounds vaseline .50 5 pounds glycerin 1.00 12 bottles Labarrosa's emulsion 9.00 500 boxes beechwood creosote... 2.00 25 yards gauze. 2.00 Barker Mercantile Co 2,406 eggs. 52.13 37.05 Supplies purchased for the Asylum Buena Pastor. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 479 144 boxes matches.. 48 cakes sapolio M. Ruiz & Co 4 erasers. 1.00 6.00 59.13 Supplies purchased for Las Animas 5 boxes paper fasteners. 2.05 .90 2 bottles red ink. 1.20 3,600 sheets writing paper. 16.55 5 blocks paper. .50 2 boxes rubber bands. .80 2 bottles mucilage.. 1.00 6 rolls toilet paper. 1.00 3 boxes pens.. 2.80 1,200 blank forms 20.50 1 blank book 1.00 2 bottles black ink 2.20 1 ream typewritng paper. 2.00 12 lead pencils 50 500 printed envelopes 5.00 McLaughlin & Harned Puig & Giberga Friedlein & Co Alonso Jauma & Co 1,152 pounds corn. 36 pounds pepper.. 950 pounds plums.. 467 pounds butter 682 liters milk 1,002 pounds white soap 58.00 102.30 54.65 For use at the department of chari- ties, Las Animas and Aldecoa hos- pitals. For use at the Aldecoa Hospital. Supplies purchased for Aldecoa Hos- pital. $97.92 7.56 99.75 107.41 312.64 do 466 pounds peas 18.64 933 pounds granulated sugar 60.65 3 gallons olive oil 1.80 125 pounds refined sugar 8.13 • 1 empty sack .13 89.35 ..do Henry F. Brown. Barker Mercantile Co 933 cans condensed milk 85.36 6,002 eggs. $130. 02 100 bars soap. 5.00 Manuel Johnson Supplies purchased for Aldecoa and Las Animas hospitals. 135.02 Supplies purchased for the Aldecoa Hospital. pound antipyrine.. 1.60 2 pounds powdered tartaric acid. 1.00 2 pounds Seidlitz mixture.. .80 1 pound senna leaves. O · 20 2 pounds camomile flowers.. .50 2 pounds sulphuric ether. 4 pounds sulphide carbon 1 pound sulphuric acid 1 pound bichromate potash 2 pounds paregoric 1.20 1.80 50 • .20 2.00 1 480 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Major William C. Gorgas, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1 Manuel Johnson. 6 pounds boric acid $0.72 pound Dover's powder. .90 pound metallic iodine. 1.13 1 pound fluid extract kola. 1.75 1 pound sulfonal 5.00 Supplies purchased for Aldecoa and Las Animas hospitals. 1 pound formol. .80 6 bottles turpentine 1.20 2 ounces beech-wood creosote. .20 50 mazos gramma .35 1 bottle ammonia water. .25 ounce codeine 2.50 6 ounces chloral hydrate .75 10 grams cocaine hydrochlorate. 2.00 2 ounces caffeine 1.80 4 ounces gun cotton 2.80 1 ounce itchyol... .35 2 ounces bland extract opium. 1.40 2 pounds iodide potassium 7.00 1 roll adhesive plaster. 2.50 3 pounds bicarbonate soda .18 · pound Fowler solution .30 1 ounce oil peppermint. .19 4 ounces fluid extract opium. .63 4 ounces fluid extract ipecac. 1.38 1 pound citric acid .60 4 ounces picric acid 30 2 pounds glycerin .70 1 rapid-filter funnel .30 1 demijohn muriatic acid 3.75 50 pounds epsom salts .67 12 boxes empty No. 1 capsules. 1 demijohn Guatemala balsam .80 12.80 1 pound fioraventi balsam oil 1 demijohn liniment soap. 75 yards borated gauze 25 packages borated cotton 72 turned wood boxes 4.50 - 12.80 13.50 20.00 .43 2 demijohns moscatel wine 19.00 6 books litmus paper .25 2 pounds black tea 1.00 1 demijohn brandy. 5.00 4 demijohns alcohol.. 10.00 200 sheets filter paper. .90 2 pounds coarse filter paper 46 Date. Mar. 1 1900. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 181 481 4 reams wrapping paper. 2 pounds chloroform. 1.40 6. 40 24 uterinę tents 4.50 6 plain-bottom flasks -1.35 24 camel's-hair brushes. .70 1 pound tincture colchicum .40 1 pound absolute alcohol.. .40 2 ounces caustic potash .50 2 ounces caustic soda.. .50 1 pound powdered gum arabic .50 48 test tubes.. 1.60 4 ounces tincture phenolphtalein.. .30 15 grams cyanide potassium. .15 15 grams nitrate silver.. .35 24 J. Clinical thermometers 10.00 1 curved uterine pincers 2.00 50 pounds chloride lime. 2.50 100 pounds Pearson's creoline. 17.00 4 Barclay atomizers, No. 20 3.00 2 pounds Johnson's listerine. .80 100 pounds carbonate potash. 12.00 Enrique Diags. Soap. 2.00 do Camel's-hair ink-marking brushes. 1.80 ..do 219.99 Supplies furnished for Aldecoa and Las Animas hospitals. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. 3 globe valves, 3 unions, 3 nipples.. 2 bottles alcohol. 3.48 ..do .40 ..do Sugar.. 2.00 .do Do. Hinges, locks. 1.45 .do Do. 11.13 Manuel Vega. Harris Bros. & Co. 3 sacks charcoal. 6.00 For use at Las Animas Hospital. 1 typewriting ribbon $1.00 1 Remington ribbon 1.00 6 note books. 90 Pedro A. Estanillo Barrios & Coello. 2.90 For use at the department of chari- ties and hospitals. 6,740 feet lumber. 204.20 7 tons anthracite coal $63.00 For use at Las Animas Hospital. For use at Aldecoa Hospital. 8,000 pounds Cumberland coal 2,000 pounds anthracite coal 24.00 17.00 104.00 Capt. P. Mothersill, commis- sary subsistence, U.S. A. 10,800 pounds ice 32.40 Ice 2.33 For use at Las Animas Hospital. ..do For use at Las Animas and Aldecoa hospitals. For chief surgeon's office. Quantity purchased not specified. 34.73 C. Torree & Co 50 rolls toilet paper. 4.50 12 brooms 5.50 4 knives 1.60 6 deposit lamps. 1.50 36 chimneys 6.00 72 wicks 40 3 strainers. 75 11164—x x———————31 482 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Major William C. Gorgas, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of March, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Paid. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1900. Mar. 1 C. Torree & Co 1 feather duster 25 pounds potash.. 1 barrel cement 2 sprinklers. 24 rubber plates $1.75 4.00 4.00 2.00 3.60 · 10 pounds waste.. 1.10 1 trident. .75 6 whitewash brushes 3.00 25 pounds lubricated oil. 2.80 25 pounds machine oil 2.80 1 pair bellows .25 6 punches .15 12 gas burners. 1.25 100 sheets emery paper. 3.00 1 sugar pot .30 2 bottle handlers .75 2 wire covers .75 1 coffee pot 1.00 2 pitchers 1.50 1 funnel .25 $55.25 Supplies purchased for Las Animas and Aldecoa hospitals. Rafael Menendez.. 6 clinical thermometers 10.80 For use at Las Animas Hospital. A. Brownlee. 532 feet lumber...... 15.96 ..do E.J. Roll 3 cans oil.. $2.97 For use at chief surgeon's office.. 1 coat for driver. 2.05 .do 6 note books. .90 .do 1 can harness dressing .30 .do 1 can metal polish. 23 .do Soap. .40 .do 1 broom .50 do 1 roll toilet paper 1.00 do 8.35 Total 3,018. 85 O Quantity purchased not specified. COMMITTEE ON RELATIONS WITH CUBA, U. S. SENATE. LETTER OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR. SUBMITTING AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH WAS PURCHASED OR PROCURED AND INTRUSTED TO ANY OFFICER, CIVIL OR MILITARY, IN CUBA DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 1899, TO APRIL 30, 1900, THE COST AND VALUE OF THE SAME, AND THE USES TO WHICH SAID PROPERTY HAS BEEN PUT, AND THE DISPOSITION WHICH HAS BEEN MADE THEREOF. Y Y ᏢᎪᎡᎢ 10. APRIL 10, 1901. WASHINGTON: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. 1901. 2 WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, April 1, 1901. SIR: In further response to the resolution of your honorable com- mittee of May 30, 1900, calling for a report of the revenues and expend- itures in the island of Cuba from date of American occupation to and including April 30, 1900, in order to comply with the direction to your committee reading— Said committee shall also report a statement of the personal property which was purchased or procured and intrusted to any officer, civil or military, in Cuba within said time, the cost and value of the same, and the uses to which said property has been put, and the disposition which has been made thereof— I have the honor to transmit, under separate cover, statements of personal property purchased by various officers during the month of April, 1900. This completes the information called for in the resolu- tion referred to herein. Very respectfully, Hon. O. H. PLATT, ELIHU ROOT, Secretary of War. Chairman Senate Committee on Relations with Cuba, United States Senate. 3 4 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Apr. 20 O. Agramonte Articles. 1 toilet soap 1 liter ink 3 locks... bottle varnish 2 brushes... 4 door knockers 5 cans white paint Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in connection with civil gov- Disposed of by Lope Recio, civil gov- ernment, Puerto Principe. Amounts. $0.08 1.00 ..do 1.40 .do 30 ..do .50 .do .20 do 1.00 .do 1 broom .50 ..do 21reams writing paper 9.50 .do 2 packages wafers 40 .do 2 pounds hemp rope. 40 do Turpentine, linseed oil. .20 do $15.48 1 toilet soap .06 9 boxes paper fasteners 4.50 1 paint brush.. 10 3 sheets blotting paper. .15 1 bottle stamp ink .20 1 towel hook. 15 500 square envelopes. 2.00 6 penholders 2 dusters. 1 box soap. 70 58 .36 8.80 ..do ernor. Do. Do. Do. Item not further described. Disposed of by Lope Recio, civil gov- ernor. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity not specified. Disposed of by Lope Recio, civil gov- ernor. 6 Casildo Lopez 12 chairs. 11.75 1 washstand 2.00 1 writing table 12.00 36 tin plates 3.00 4 tin buckets 3.20 31.95 For use at the jail, city of Puerto Disposed of Armando Sanchez, mayor. Principe. Ramon Gonzalez Rojo.. Salvador Garriga.. 1 book for records. 14.05 .do Do. 9 cans mineral oil $19.12 50 pounds laundry soap 2.50 31 pounds meat. 5.89 15 bottles milk. 1.05 15 cans condensed milk. 2.25 30.81 .do Do. Jose Argudin. 25 sheets. 21.25 25 counterpanes 13.75 35.00 .do Do. O. Agramonte 1 ream writing paper. 4.00 1 clock. 5.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 500 envelopes.. 4.00 6 penholders .50 1 dipper .20 1 plate... .08 2 enameled cuspidors. 1.50 6 pencils. 25 liter ink .50 3 blank books. 4.05 2 wastepaper baskets 3.75 1 Rodgers razor. 1.50 1 scissors.. 1.25 1 razor strap. 40 2 razor paste. 20 1 barber brush. 20 1 clipper. 4.00 2 combs.. .40 18 painted cuspidors 12.60 36 lamp chimneys. 7.65 72 lamp wicks. 1.20 1 lamp. 1.00 1 lock with chain. .40 1 French lock, 6 keys. 4.00 1 sprinkler (can). .75 2 desk pads. 3.00 Salvador Garriga 627 rations. 62.38 156.75 9 9 Ramon Bujardon Carlos M. Aguera. Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 1 box pens. 1 corner bracket. 1.00 3,000 blank forms. 16.50 $1.00 .do ..do For use in office of secretary of au- diencia. .do Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Antonio Pichardo, president. Do. 1 toilet soap .50 1 liter ink 1.25 4 reams writing paper. 16.00 6 spools thread 1.20 12 penholders .75 4 sheets blotting paper .40 2 boxes paper fasteners 1.00 2 writing desks. 3.50 1 bottle ink (carmine) .40 26.00 ...do Do. O. Agramonte. 11 reams writing paper. 7.00 ..do - Do. 30 Jesus de la Torre 2 porcelain lamp shades. .50 Jose Garcia Hidalgo. For use of audiencia, Puerto Principe. Do. 2 cuspidors. $1.00 2 ink wells 1.20 10 sheets manila paper 1.50 2 rubber erasers .40 1 box pens. 1.00 1 bottle mucilage .50 2 crystal glasses, 2 crystal plates.. 1.25 12 needles .25 2 brooms .80 2 clay bottles, 2 clay plates 3 reams writing paper. 1.00 12.00 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use of audiencia, Puerto Principe. Disposed of by Jose Antonio Pichardo, president. For use of the judge-advocate's Disposed of by Manuel Monteverde, office. .do .do fiscal. Do. Do. Used in the office of judge of the first Disposed of by Antonio J. de Varona, instance, Moron. Date. Articles. Apr. 30 Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 4 papers pins 4 almanacs 1 liter ink $0.40 .20 1.20 1 box wafers 1.50 $24.20 17 Jose Garcia Alonso 1 copying book 1.50 3 reams writing paper 10.00 5 pencils. .20 2 needles .10 1 box pens.. .95 1 desk pad. 1.60 1 ream blank forms 3.00 200 envelopes.. .60 17.95 5 Carlos M. Aguera. Davis Castillo Ramon Fernandez 1,000 blank forms. 8.00 200 official envelopes. 1.30 2 reams writing paper. 9.00 liter ink $.60 box pens. .75 2 sheets blotting paper .40 1 broom 30 1 spool thread 1 bottle mucilage 20 1 crystal inkstand Thick paper.. .25 MUNNCANO .do ..do .do .do 20 do ..do 96 .do .do 3.66 4 Jose Garcia Hidalgo 4 reams writing paper. 15.80 2 liters ink 2.40 200 envelopes.. 1.50 2 boxes pens. 1.30 2 bottles mucilage. 1.00 6 sheets blotting paper .48 22.48 Eduardo San Martin Elejio Fuentes. Enrique J. Montonlieu Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 3 rubber stamps 3.00 Postage stamps. .70 350 blank forms 2.80 .do 1 lock $0.50 1 blank book 2.00 1 liter ink 1.20 judge. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Antonio J. de Varona, judge. Used in the office of the judge of the first instance, Puerto Principe. Used in connection with administra- tion of finance. .do Disposed of by Manuel Mojarrieta, judge. Disposed of by Emilio L. Luaces, ad- ministrator of finance. Disposed of by Emilio L. Luaces, ad- ministrator of finance. purchased not specified. Quantity Disposed of by Emilio Luaces, ad- ministrator of finance. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 7 2 reams writing paper. 7.80 200 envelopes.. 1.05 12 pencils. .50 2 boxes pens 1.30 6 sheets blotting paper .48 1 ruler.. .45 1 wash basin .52 15.80 ....do Disposed of by Emilio L. Luaces, ad- ministrator. 20 1 writing table 7.80 ream writing paper 2.20 4 sheets blotting paper .20 10.20 5 Francisco Hernandez 1 writing table. 9.00 Used by the provincial board of agri- culture. For use of commissariat of forest. Disposed of by Avelino de Varona, chief clerk. Disposed of by Maxiburtio Ramos, commissary. Gustavo Caballero.. Aofredo de las Casas 1 barometer 1 lactometer 50 blank forms 1.00 do $5.00 25 1 liter sirup 50 1 liter vinegar. .25 1 liter alcohol 1.25 1 liter sulphate of soda, concen- .40 trated solution. 2 kilos metallic mercury 4.00 11.65 For use in the laboratory of physics at Puerto Principe Institute. Disposed of by Manuel R. Silva, director. 7 Bruno Nonega 20 Joaquin Ramon Manrico Caballero Joaquin Betancourt. Fernandez Bros Joaquin Varona. 2 wooden screws 6 benches 2 benches 19 varas damask cloth. 3.90 Used in decorating Aula Magna In- stitute. Do. 9.38 For use of the institute, Puerto Prin- Do. cipe. 23.40 .do Do. 5.00 .do Do. 1 pane glass 1.25 For a wardrobe for use of the insti- tute, Puerto Principe. Do. 50 blank forms. 500 sheets writing paper. $1.00 1.50 2.50 For use of the institute. 21 Carlos Sanchez. Total 1 wooden water tank. 6.00 For use of laboratory of physics, In- stitute of Puerto Principe. Do. Do. 598.39 Apr. 25 [Personal property purchased by Jose Fernandez Cossio, mayor, disbursing officer at Santiago de las Vegas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Manuel Rodriguez... Manuel G. Farrio. Manuel Garcia. Joaquin Larrazabal. Total 62 kilos bread.. Provisions. 4 sacks coal 93 kilos meat. For use in the civil hospital at San- $9.30 tiago de las Vegas. 76.77 .do 8.80 ..do 38.13 .do 133.00 Quantity purchased not specified. 8 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. Articles. [Personal property purchased by Miguel de la Torre, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Amounts. Remarks. Apr. 2 Harris Bros. & Co. Jose J. Alonzo 3 reams writing paper. $4.95 Used in the office of public works at Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, Havana. chief engineer. 1 can plan powder. $0.40 4 M. Ruiz & Co 3 crayons 24 thumb tacks. 60 60 1.60 do Do. 6 Carlos Gonzales Gutierrez & Gonzalez. Manuel F. Cibrian.. M. Ruiz & Co Ricardo Lostal Dionisio Vega 10 bottles olive oil 15 mule shoes.. 500 blank forms 1 blank book 12 memorandum books. 3,000 blank forms. 1 roll ferro-prussiate paper. 1 ink pad. 1 meters lime. 16,600 pounds old rails. 5.50 1.50 3.00 10.00 do Do. 29.50 ..do Do. 2.00 .do Do. .40 ..do Do. 8. 10 Used in the Habana and Bejucal Do. public road. 124.65 .do Do. 1.88 Used on the roller machine at Bejucal. Do. 3.75 Applied to public animals engaged Do. in repairs public roads. 7 Ricardo Cazar 43 varas old rails 17.20 Used in the Luyano and Gallega public road. Do. Fernando G. de Peralta. 54 cubic meters stone. 37.80 .do Do. 9 Manuel F. Cibrian. 1 "Premo" camera. $30.00 5 plate holders 5.00 1 leather case. 2.50 24 dry plates, "seed" 1.30 38.80 Applied to photographic views in public roads. Do. 1 tripod.. 2.00 .do Do. Ramon Gonzalez 8 mule shoes. 2.00 Applied to public animals engaged Do. in repairs public roads. Harris Bros. & Co. 2 card-filing cases 126.50 Use in the office of public works at Habana. Do 10 Nicanor del Campo. 3 meters lime. 8.10 Use in repairing public roads Do. 11 Stockell, Pearcy & Co L. G. Cone. 1 set harness. 2 horses 80.00 Use on horses of public works at Ha- bana. Do. 300.00 Use in connection with services of public works. Do. 14 Rufino Gonzalez. 6 mule shoes. 1.50 Applied to public animals engaged in repairs to public roads. Do. 16 Jose Manuel Garcia 18 mule shoes. 3.60 .do Do. 19 Manuel F. Cibrian. 60 dry plates "Seed" $3.25 100 card mounts. 2.25 5.50 Applied to photographic views of works on public roads. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 6 26 Manuel Vila. 30 Jose A. Basterrechea Eulogio G. Cerallos 12 machine oil. 1.50 12 barrels cement 48.00 Ice $3.77 1 blanket 1.00 12 sponges 1.80 do Postage stamps. 1.81 .do 1 duster 2.25 ..do P. Fernandez & Co 12 brooms 3.00 .do Use in connection with services of public works. Use in repairing public roads Use in the office of the administra- tion of finance at Habana. .do Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- ministrator. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- ministrator. Do. Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- ministrater. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Jose Maria Cortes, ad- ministrator. Do. 13.63 600 envelopes. 1 dating stamp 600 blank forms 5.50 12.75 7.20 1 blotter holder 70 1 ink pad.. 75 26.90 .do Do. Bolano & Cerqueda.. 12 portfolios 9.60 1 bottle red ink. .40 1 pocketknife 1.00 1 blank book 3.00 120 sheets writing paper. 1.50 1 ball twine .25 10 sheets wrapping paper. .50 1 numbering stamp. 12.00 1 box pens. 1.50 1 ball thread. .40 30. 15 .do Do. 5 Stockell, Pearcy & Co 2 phaetons.. 400.00 8 horse collars. 24.00 4 bridles 8.00 4 bellybands. 4.00 436.00 Use in connection with services of public works at Habana. 7 P. Fernandez & Co 3 sets blank books 30.00 For use in the office of the civil rec- ords at Vereda Nueva. Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, chief engineer. Disposed of by Felix Mederos, mayor. 10 Gutierrez & Gutierrez 24 liters ink. $8.50 24 boxes pens. 7.00 1,152 penholders. 10.00 11 boxes chalk. 4.40 920 schoolbooks 23.50 8 maps Cuba. 28.00 2,880 pencils. 36.00 300 inkstands. 16.65 134.05 For use at the municipal schools at Disposed of by Martin Casuso, mayor. Batabano. Moriano & Martinez. 10,400 pounds corn. 114.40 10,400 pounds oats 151.84 3 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Miguel de la Torre, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Articles. Amounts. Remarks. Moriano & Martinez. 2,357 pounds split corn 30 bales hay $30.6 32.40 $329.28 | Forage for animals in the public | Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina, works, department at Habana. chief engineer. Barrios & Coello 42,000 pounds Cumberland coal 136.50 Used on the rollers machine in the Do. public works. 14 Widow Andres del Rio & Co. 3,650 feet lumber 79.26 Used in repairing public roads Do. 1 spoke $2.00 • 500 feet lumber. 17.00 4 varas Majagua lumber. 4.00 23.00 585 feet lumber. 16.38 do ..do Do. Do. 14 Rambla & Bonza. 15,800 blank forms.. $109.70 2,550 envelopes. 18.50 35 sheets blotting paper. 2.50 1,000 portfolios. 13.00 10 bottles ink. 14. 16 21 reams writing paper. 72.00 2 blank books. 3.16 3 inkstands. 6.00 1 waste basket. 2.00 1 rubber stamp 1 rule. 2 bottles mucilage. 1 penholder 1 pencil.. 2.50 · 2.00 1.00 .11 .05 2 boxes pens. 1.16 1 box wafers. .56 1 bar sealing wax 06 1 paper opener. 75 · .75 Aspuru & Co. 1 steel eraser. 1 punch 249.96 Used in the office of the courts of Disposed of by Felipe Sanchez Rom- first instance at Habana. ero, judge. 1.50 24 screws. .96 1 lock 1.00 1 metal tape measure 2.50 70 pounds oxide lead. 4.90 86 pounds steel bars.. 8.60 158 pounds iron bar. 5.53 50 pounds cotton waste. 5.00 24 sheets emery paper. .60 12 hackles 7.50 6 brooms.... 2.10 12 hoes. 6.60 55 pounds iron pipe 3.02 Date. 16 Apr. 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 11 1 elbow 12 pounds nuts. 1 metal lock. · 10 75 40 2 bundles hemp 40 1 lamp 2.50 1 snap .20 54. 16 8 cans white paint.. 14.00 Used in the maintenance and repair- Disposed of by Ricardo V. Molina ing public roads. chief engineer. 5 cans prussian-blue paint. 1.75 193 pounds turpentine.. 19.30 385 pounds burnt oil. 38.50 25 pounds glue 3.25 4 bolts 1.05 4 hinges .40 6 whitewash brushes 1.50 6 packages wire nails. .42 25 pounds nails.. 1.00 80 pounds raw oil.. 8.00 10 screws and nuts 1.50 1 metal tape measure.. 2.00 70 pounds oxide lead. 4.90 25 pounds blue paint 2.50 100.07 ..do Do. 1 globe valve 1.40 18 screws and nuts .45 3 packages screws .90 1 can mineral oil 1.75 12½ pounds cotton waste. 1.25 5.75 .do 2 elbows Do. .10 2 unions 10 10 pounds iron pipe. 55 meter plate rubber .97 1 foot rubber pipe .20 1.92 .do 1 grindstone Do. 2.00 I saw 1.00 4 buckets 2.00 1 knife .60 5.60 ..do Do. 1 lamp. 1.75 .do Harris Bros. & Co. Do. 1 Remington typewriter machine. 120.00 Champiol & Pascual 2 desks 2 revolving chairs 2 combination desks 2 clocks 100 school desks $400.75 Used in the office of public works at Habana. Do. 37.00 16.00 16.44 30.00 673.44 Total 3, 327. 13 For use in the municipal schools at Disposed of by Juan Basallo, mayor. Managua. 21 12 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Capt. P. Mothersill, acting Ice commissary of subsist- ence, U. S. Vols, Galbe & Bros Ladislao Diaz & Bro. 431 pounds lard $11.63 Used at headquarters and office of Quantity purchased not specified. the chief quartermaster, Depart- ment of Habana. 37.71 Used in Habana Industrial School for Orphans. 2,940 kilos cement.. 25 tiles. $49.98 .87 50.85 Used in connection with fitting up Habana Industrial School for Or- phans. Solana & Co 1 nickel hand blotter. .80 1 cash register book.. 1.25 1 steel eraser. 1.00 756 blank forms 11.30 4 bottles China ink. 1.60 Spanish gold 15.95 Reduced to U. S. currency 14.50 Used at Habana Industrial School for Orphans. W. D. Bourne 1 box rubber type $2.00 2 rubber type holders .75 1 bottle indelible ink. .25 12 ink pads.. 3.00 1 rubber numbering stamp. 3.50 1 gong. 26.00 35.50 .do Diego Mora 30 prescriptions 16.75 do Castor oil. .05 do Do. 1 box seidlitz powders. .40 .do 1 pound chloride potash. .50 do 1 pound Epsom salt .10 .do Benzonaftol .40 .do Do. 7 pounds linseed 1.05 do 1 pound mustard .50 .do 1 pound salicylate soda. 25 do Camphorated aguardiente. .40 do Do. 1 4-pound bottle beef extract. 1.10 do. Camphor .10 do Do. 2 bottles Santos Fernandez serum.. 1.50 .do 1 spoon, 1 bottle phenacetine.. .40 do 1 bottle strychnine tablets.. .30 ..do Sago .10 do Do. · Linden leaves . 10 do Do. Alum .10 do Do. Date. 11 Apr. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 13 11 Diego Mora. 8 pounds ice .16 24 chloride ammonium capsules. 50 .do do 1 package Rigollos snaps... .40 .do Chloride of metal. .50 do Do. 25.66 12 J. Martinez Francisco Leon. Laureano Alvarez 82 pounds crackers 5.36 8134 pounds bread 40.66 46.02 do 76 bottles milk. 11.60 .do 3 enameled stew pans $2.40 3 tin covers. 40 2 baize collanders 40 2 paint brushes. 20 1 enameled boiler 1.20 1 package brads .60 1 gallon turpentine. .80 6.00 .do Bonifacio Escandon. 2 bottles alcohol. .20 do Groceries .64 .do Do. Fish, 1 lemon. 1.00 do Do. Eggs. Vegetables, fruit, fish 1.00 do Do. 39.61 .do Do. Spanish silver 42.45 Reduced to U. S. currency 32.42 Manuel Johnson Suarez Bros 3 vaccine tubes. 5.25 .do 18 varas hose, 1 reel, 1 nozzle. $12.35 3 brooms 1.25 3 rat traps 1.20 1 faucet. 1.25 1 platform scale 8.50 Spanish gold 24.55 Reduced to U. S. currency 22.32 · 2 locks, with latches → $1.20 21 locks. 7.65 273 hinges 37.24 18 sheets sandpaper .23 22 packages tacks 1.84 30 pounds wire nails 3.05 2 pounds putty .15 9 knobs. .36 10 pounds nails. 50 10 nails.. 3 pounds glue 4 staples. 1 pound staples. 245 bolts 6 iron rods 5 ring bolts. 10 66 30 .15 • 26.90 .90 .10 1 ball cord.. 40 6 door knockers 24 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with fitting up Habana Industrial School for Orphans. Used in the Habana Industrial School for Orphans. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 12 Suarez Bros 104 panes glass 1 sheet zinc $30.80 .90 $113.67 P. Bidegain & Co Pratt Institute. 13 gross buttons 7.77 1 set blocks. $15.00 2 charts 6.00 21.00 do 13 Austin Nichols & Co 1 barrel flour 4.20 141 pounds sugar 7.26 1 empty barrel .30 1 case tomatoes.. 1.80 1 box raisins 1.80 1 case canned corn. 1.90 1 case baking powder 4.65 1 box macaroni 1.38 1 case pease 2.70 1 box soda crackers 1.08 1 box apples.... 4.50 8 cases (empty). 1.20 35 pounds sugar 1.93 6 pounds chocolate. 1.98 4 pounds bicarbonate soda. .22 6 pounds tapioca. .36 10 pounds prunes. .55 1 pound tea .45 2 pounds white pepper .64 pound cayenne pepper .07 25 pounds rice.. 1.25 5 packages wheatena. 1.05 5 packages oats. .43 2 tins cinnamon. .14 pound nutmeg. .23 1 quart vanilla extract. 1.95 2 bottles rennet .25 1 pound mustard .21 12 packages gelatin 1.10 4 packages cream tartar. .40 5 packets salt. .23 1 pound Irish moss.. .15 2 pounds cocoa .88 1 bottle horseraddish. .10 2 boxes prepared powders. .70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 15 17 Manuel Johnson.. Manuel Somosa Aguilera & Garcia. 13 Austin Nichols & Co Pounds flour 2 quarts vinegar. 6 cartoons hominy Borden's Condensed Milk Co 2 cases evaporated cream. 3.01 .31 .84 52.20 do 8.00 .do 1 Faucher stomach tube.. 2 sacks charcoal.. 1 call bell... 2.50 do 4.60 .do 1.08 .do New Ice Co. of Havana Jorge Rodriquea 19 | Ulpiarro Rexach 250 pounds ice. 53 bottles milk. 784 pounds beef. 1.90 .do 6.07 .do $138.32 box eggs 3.00 624 pounds fish 9.29 9 eggs. .45 1 chicken. 1.06 25 pounds mutton 5.04 3 lobsters .60 2 beef tongues .65 158.41 .do Baltazar Fierro Pork. .75 Fish 3.40 Beef 64.00 Spanish silver 68.15 Reduced to U. S. currency 52.05 ..do Ruiz & Bros Fulgencio Hernandez 1,501 blank forms. 47.50 .do Fruit $2.55 Vegetables 6.45 Eggs 2.60 Spanish silver 11.60 Reduced to U. S. currency 8.85 ..do 223 Barrios & Coello.. Gomez O'Brien Co. 24 Wm. D. Bourne. 1,000 pounds anthracite coal 4. 10 .do 7 gas jets, with connections 19.00 ..do 12 cotton blankets. $8.40 50 yards homespun cloth 9.04 900 yards mosquito netting. 114.75 132. 19 .do Benuto Alvarez & Co. Enrique Ferrer Gomez, O'Brien Co. 1 electric bell, with attachments. 157 basins, 7 bath tubs, 4 water-closets, 5 head showers, 5 sinks. 12 gas lighters 6.00 ..do 5.45 do 2, 259.00 .do ..do Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Labor included. $1,000 of the amount paid on this ac- count; the balance $1,259, paid in succeeding months. Used in office of chief quartermaster, Department Habana. Used at headquarters, Department Habana. Anselmo Lopez.. 3 sheets of instrumental music 1.15 30 Capt. P. Mothersill, acting commissary subsistence, U.S. Vols. 750 pounds ice. $3.00 3,000 pounds ice 12.00 15.00 M. Ruiz & Co 6,325 blank forms. 56.75 5 boxes writing paper 7.50 5 boxes envelopes 7.50 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Amounts. Disposition and use. Used at headquarters, Department Habana. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John F. Stretch, Eighth United States Infantry, acting paymaster, Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Remarks. Date. Articles. Apr. 30 M. Ruiz & Co 50 cardboard covers $1.50 3 blank books 4.50 1 box pens.. 1.10 12 boxes paper fasteners. 5.40 6 bottles library paste 3.50 550 cards, 550 envelopes 8.50 Jose Corte Penneda 150 sheets manila paper 100 square envelopes Mineral oil 2.50 1.00 $99.75 60.00 Total 3, 386.70 ..do Used in public lighting of Santa Quantity purchased not specified. Maria del Rosario and Cotorro. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April 1900, as audited.] Apr. 2 H. S. McEvoy, acting post- 10 registry stamps $1.00 Used in sanitation department in connection with repairs of streets at Matanzas, Cuba. 5.50 Used in construction of Trinidad- | Quantity purchased not specified. Casilda road. master. 6 Emilio Benitez Fodder Victoriano S. Burnaga. 6 blank books $4.00 100 blank forms 2.00 6.00 ..do Vila & Fernandez 210 feet lumber. George M. Newhall Engi- | 80 barrels cement 7.14 260.00 neering Co., Limited. Ramon Reynier 2 rubber stamps 8 Larragoito & Co 440 glazed tiles 6 meters mosaic 1,273 feet lumber Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency · 14 Manuel Calderin.. 612 meters stone. 17 Enrique Pruneda 79 meters stone 18 Harris Bros. & Co. 2 typewriter ribbons. ..do Used in connection with repairs of roads at Matanzas, Cuba. Used in office of engineer department of Matanzas. Specific use not more definitely stated. $28.60 10.80 45.14 84.54 77.55 Miscellaneous municipalities, fire department building, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 367.20 Used in connection with repair of roads at Matanzas. 23.70 2.00 .do Used in office of engineer department at Matanzas. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 17 Amount purchased of each not spec- ified. 19 | H. S. McEvoy, acting post- master. 20 registry stamps. 24 Keuffett & Esser Co 48 paper clips. .80 30 Fuento Martinez & Co. 21 pounds cotton waste. $2.62 2.00 Used in connection with repairs of streets at Matanzas. Used in office of engineer department of Matanzas. Used in connection with construc- tion of Trinidad-Casilda road. 250 feet lumber. 8.55 .do 168 pounds nails. 10.21 ..do liter ink .15 .do ream writing paper. 2.25 .do 97 pounds gunpowder 33.55 do 1,300 feet fuse. 10.40 do 2 augers... 4.68 .do 1 crowbar ... 1.25 .do 50 sacks coal. 66.50 ..do 1 hammer handle .15 .do 1 sledge.. 1.75 .do 1 screw 1.00 .do 13 pounds gum 2.27 .do 6 shovels. 3.50 ..do 2 liters oil .40 .do 1 bottle red ink. .30 ..do 1 bench screw 5.00 .do 2 pounds thread .50 do 48 pounds tallow 3.00 .do 24 pick handles 6.00 .do 10 pounds lard.. .80 ..do 3 pounds tincal. .30 .do 2 pounds thread .50 do 1 steel file .70 do Nails and sheepskin .40 .do 1 gallon cocoanut oil. 1.00 .do 3 meters drawing paper 2.25 do 2 yards wire screen.. 1.40 do 171.38 Ararra & Otoiza 24 sledge handles. 4.00 1 keg spikes 4.00 8.00 T. Bea & Co 1 stock and dies Used in connection with repairs of streets at Matanzas. 14.00 3 pipe wrenches 12.00 2 iron furnaces 1.00 2 iron ladles .80 1 pipe-cutting wrench. 2.00 3 hammers. 2.40 32.20 16 tons coal. Used in connection with construc- tion of water-supply system at Trinidad, Cuba. 107.00 1 lock; 4 lock keys 2.00 24 picks; 24 pick handles. 7.50 1 padlock .60 11189-Y Y-—2 I 18 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William J. Barden, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, disbursing officer at Mantanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 30 T. Bea & Co 2 pounds white lead pound wick packing $0.15 .15 4 feet leather belting. .68 1 ax 1.00 12 rock forks 15.00 1 glass gauge. 1.00 Miret & Bro 24 pick handles 6 bales hay 521 pounds corn 7.50 $142.58 Used in connection with repairs of streets at Matanzas, Cuba. 10.50 7.55 381 pounds oats 8.12 Spanish gold 26.17 Reduced to U. S. currency. 24.01 Forage, used in connection with re- pair of streets at Matanzas, Cuba. Paulino Sales 7 blank books $7.50 2 boxes envelopes.. 3.00 1,500 blank forms.. 10.25 1 ball twine .15 25 envelopes.. .10 12 lead pencils 60 1 sheet cardboard 10 6 packages foolscap paper. 30 22.00 Jose Labala 1,500 feet fuse 7.50 For use in the office of engineer, in connection with repair of streets. at Matanzas. For use in connection with repair of streets, Matanzas. J. Lombardo & Co. 1 can olive oil. $2.75 51 pounds waste. 5.10 16 sheets emery paper. .64 1 oiler. 25 3 cans kerosene oil 5.00 1 file. 50 1 pound borax .10 10 gallons cylinder oil. 2.75 40 gallons machine oil 11.25 1 can paste .25 24 pick handles 4.50 2 gallons olive oil 2.75 35.84 ....do B. de la Torre & Co. 20 yards surat cloth 1.56 Used in connection with Matanzas Harbor survey. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 19 Manuel Amieva Juan Milian Jose M. Palo... T. Bea & Co 8 meters stone 24 brass boiler flue caps 2 pounds Manhattan packing 6.80 Used in connection with repair of streets, Matanzas. 1971 meters stone 167.88 ..do 14.00 .do 54 pounds nails. $2.70 .90 1 pound white lead. 03 12 iron bolts .72 3 packages wire nails. 30 5 hinges .46 1 package screws 50 41 pounds rubber. .72 42 pounds iron pipe 2.52 1 oil can .40 gallon machine oil .10 triangular file 40 4 pounds manila rope 81 2 ells 20 1 quart linseed oil. .23 1 package tacks .10 10 balls twine 1.00 1 hatchet .75 gallons prepared paint 3.60 1 paint brush. .50 1 door lock; 1 key 75 2 iron hooks. .20 12 brass bolts 48 18.42 Juan Apolinario.. Domingo Quintana. Jose Zabala.. 1 steel pin Used in connection with Matanzas Harbor survey. 28 meters stone. 4.85 22.40 Used in steam roller in connection with street repairs at Matanzas. Used in connection with repair of streets at Matanzas. 2,055 feet lumber 4 barrels cement • $57.69 19.20 76.89 Used in connection with Matanzas Harbor survey. Total 1,509. 20 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Herman C. Shumm, Second United States Artillery, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. First Lieut. H. E. Knight, 5 gallons mineral oil $0.59 For use in the office of custom-house. quartermaster, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 3 cakes soap .57 do Harris Bros. & Co 6 brooms $1.50 1 pole.. .75 1 copying press. 8.50 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Herman C. Shumm, Second United States Artillery, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. For use in the office of custom-house. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. Harris Bros. & Co 3 baskets $2.25 1 brush .75 6 dusters. 2.50 2 galvanized-iron buckets 1.50 60 pounds wrapping paper 3.50 4 copy books 6.00 48 pencils 3.00 2,000 envelopes 13.50 12 penholders .90 4 files.. 2 screw-drivers 1.00 2.00 288 pens 1.50 2 copy brushes. .75 2,500 sheets paper 10.70 120 pounds blotting paper 4.00 • 144 paper pads... 4.00 8 rubber erasers 2.40 2 whisks. 1.60 2 memorandum books .40 25 sheets carbon paper 1.50 2 bone folders .50 2 trays. 3.50 2 hatchets 2.25 1 washstand. 18.50 1 basin 4.50 12 tumblers. 1.50 12 towels 6.00 5 reams paper 8.70 2 lamps. 8.00 2 brackets 3.00 1 copyholder 3.00 12 globe files 3.00 1 hatrack. 4.50 1 "Globe" bookcase 33.50 1 "Globe" wardrobe. 48.00 1 Remington typewriter, No. 7 93.25 322. 20 Less freight and expenses. 31.70 Total $290.50 .....do 291.66 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 21 51,546 pounds galvanized corr. $1,932. 98 iron. [Personal property purchased by Maj. James B. Aleshire, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 9 Globe Iron Globe Iron Roofing and Corr. Co. 3,200 feet galvanized ridge 144.00 400 pounds nails. 20.00 $2,096.98 For barracks and quarters at San- tiago, Cuba. Ros. Bros. 4,777 feet lumber 183.56 For the construction of band bar- racks, Morro Castle, Santiago. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 8 pounds rivets $2.00 414 pounds tin. 12.50 1 bottle muriatic acid 1.00 100 feet screen. 15.50 5 pounds staples.. 1.25 32.25 ..do Elwell Mercantile Co. A. F. Bombracher & Co. 2,742 feet lumber 533 feet lumber. 1,122 feet lumber 48 pairs door hangers. 48 pairs strap hinges... 48 door locks, complete 48 hooks and 48 staples 144 brass hooks.. 85.00 For barracks and quarters, Morro Castle, Santiago. 17.62 For the construction of band bar- racks, Morro Castle, Santiago. · 35.90 .do $55.00 8.64 28.80 2.00 18.00 112. 44 .do 16 Ros. Bros.. 213 feet lumber. 7.45 do Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 25 feet metal screen .do Total 3.75 2,574.95 [Personal property purchased by Rafael de Armas, administrator of the hospital, San Fernando, disbursing officer at Colon, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 26 Antonio Paltenghe Angel Basnueba... Clemente Saez... Vicente Ario 1 washing boiler. $9.60 Supplies purchased for the hospital, San Fernando. 591 bottles milk 36.27 ..do 1,093 pounds bread 50.30 ..do 2 reflector lamps. $3.24 Enrique Figueroa 12 burners 12 wicks 1 chimney 2 curved scissors. 4 ounces benzonaftol 2 ounces salol 1.13 .18 .40 2.10 7.05 .do .48 .30 1 ounce caffeine 1.10 4 ounces carbolized potash tartrate. 2 ounces white oxide antimony. 60 .36 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Rafael de Armas, administrator of the hospital, San Fernando, disbursing officer at Colon, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. Apr. 26 Enrique Figueroa 4 ounces extract quinia $0.94 1 pound gum arabic. 65 1 pound carbonate potash 25 1 bottle cod-liver oil. 70 1 pound vaseline 60 1 pound carbolic acid 70 12 sheets filter paper. .30 1 bottle antiseptic soda. 55 R. Olivero & Co. 1 demijohn sherry wine. 1.60 $7.53 Supplies purchased for the hospital, San Fernando. 100 pounds pork meat 10.50 10 gallons mineral oil 3.00 1 demijohn aguardiente. .95 16.05 do Rodolfo J. Cancio. 600 blank forms 6.00 500 blank forms, 5 copy books 5.00 ream paper. 5.50 16.50 do Montero & Co 454 pounds rice. 12.48 1 box soap. 4.50 1 box codfish. 8.50 300 pounds salted meat. 35.00 25 pounds beans. 1.85 12 packages tea. 1.20 2 boxes vermicelli. 3.00 224 pounds potatoes 3.81 ounce saffron 50 2 pounds red pepper. 18 25 pounds onions 60 1 string garlic .40 40 sacks charcoal. 19.00 9 wicks.. .27 1 demijohn sherry wine 3.50 10 gallons gasoline 2.70 1 demijohn red wine 2.10 1 demijohn aguardiente. 1.00 1 box codfish 10.25 1 box condensed milk. 5.76 25 pounds sugar 1.43 1 bottle brandy. .90 25 pounds lard.. 2.30 121.23 2 demijohns wine 7.00 4 bottles cognac.. 4.00 50 pounds sugar 3.13 1 demijohn aguardiente 1.10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 23 Spanish gold. 15.23 Antonio B. Zanetti Reduced to United States currency 2 pounds carbolic acid 13.90 .do $2.00 2 pounds yellow vaseline • 60 4 pounds Gearson creoline 2.80 2 pounds boric acid .28 pound benzonaftol 2 pounds powder gum. 1 pound licorice powder 1 pound tincture iron 1 pound iodide potassium. pound iodoform pound extract quinine 1.00 2.00 .25 .50 3.50 2.50 1 pound subnitrate bismuth. 2.00 1.50 2 pounds bicarbonate sodium 12 2 pounds carbonate potash.. .26 6 pounds chloride lime.. .24 2 pounds absorbent cotton 2 pounds blue ointment.. 2 pounds yellow ointment. pound carbonate sodium pound chlorate sodium. 1 ounce mineral Bermes.. 2 ounces pancreatin.. 1.20 1.60 1.20 05 · 60 13 .80 2 ounces citrate caffeine. 1.80 2 ounces white antimony oxide. .10 2 ounces sublimated iodide .60 2 ounces opium 1.13 2 ounces salol .20 4 ounces tincture ratany • .10 2 ounces iron. .15 8 ounces tincture tolu. 30 8 ounces tincture lobelia 20 1 ounce valerianate 80 1 ounce iodide lead 20 4 ounces carbolized tartrate potash. .30 1 ounce eovalgina.. 1.25 2 ounces extract combalaria 80 4 ounces belladonna .40 2 bottles glycerine. 1.40 2 bottles tar syrup. - 1.20 24 rolls caustic .90 1 box porous plasters. 2.80 6 droppers... .25 100 Alters, paper .60 1 flag 10.50 Antonio B. Zanetti 51.21 .do 1 pound chloroform 6.00 Freightage included in this amount. 2 pounds fenol 2.00 5 pounds vaseline 1.50 2 pounds rhubarb 80 2 pounds cinnamon 90 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Rafael de Armas, administrator of the hospital, San Fernando, disbursing officer at Colon, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 26 Antonio B. Zanetti Antonio B. Zanetti Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. 1 pound nitric acid. $0.25 6 pounds muriatic acid. .50 4 pounds chlorate potash. 1.00 1 pound subnitrate bismuth. 2.00 1 kilo salicilate sodium. 3.20 2 kilos alum. 40 2 kilos carbonate potash .26 1 kilo acetate lead. 25 1 kilo hom raven powder .10 1 kilo citric acid. 60 2 kilos gum arabic. .90 2 kilos sulphur .10 2 kilos sulphate potash. 2 kilos quinia powder 1 pound salicilate bismuth 4 pounds absorbent cotton 1 pound medicated linen.. 2 pounds silver tree oil.. 2 ounces essence ginger 2 ounces essence juniper 2 ounces essence walnut 2 ounces essence cinnamon 2 ounces essence rosemary 2 ounces essence thyme .80 .90 2.50 2.40 .50 1.00 1.60 · .38 .40 .40 .25 .25 2 ounces essence anise.. 45 2 ounces essence lime .50 2 ounces essence eucalyptus. 1.00 2 pounds camphor.. 1.50 2 ounces citrate caffeine. 1.80 2 ounces bisulphate quinine. 1.20 2 ounces chlorate quinine. 1.60 2 ounces bromohydrate quinine. 1.60 1 ounce rodofina. .40 1 ounce arseniate sodium .10 4 ounces nitrate silver. 4.00 4 ounces white oxide antimony .20 4 ounces alepa 1.13 4 ounces root earbit .20 12 pounds sulphate sodium .60 1 pound salicilate acid. 2.00 pound perchloride iron. 1.00 1 pound black mustard. .10 pounds quinine, extract leaves.. 13.00 pound iodoform 2.50 pound pepsine. 2.75 pound chloral.. 1.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 25 jalap powder 4 pounds glycerine 1 bottle ammoniac 2 bottles tar syrup 1 bottle balsam · 30 1.40 .30 1.20 .75 2 steel spatulas .40 1 box wafers.. 1.75 6 boxes capsules. 1.00 4 ounces permanganate potash. 25 2 rolls caustic. 90 1 demijohn alcohol. 3.00 1 demijohn distilled water 1.00 1 can cod liver oil 1.60 $84.87 Supplies purchased for the hospital, San Fernando. Apr. 3 $1.00 1.20 48 assorted corks 08 Total 414.51 [Personal property purchased by M. R. Suarez, general superintendent Cuban relief work, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Manuel Johnson 4 tubes strychnine tablets 1 pound assorted bandages. 96 pill boxes. 64 2 pounds black mustard. .28 10 pounds brown mixture. 6.00 2 bottles turpentine .40 5 bottles cod liver oil. 1.75' $11.35 6 Ruiz & Bro Widow's Home, Habana, Cuba 24 balls twine 3.00 150 blank forms 2.00 150 sheets writing paper. 1.50 1 bottle ink.. .75 1 sponge cup .60 3,000 paper bags 4.50 1 blank book .40 12.75 Cuban relief work. 12 Galbe Bros 763 cans condensed milk Specific use not more definitely stated. 79.48 3,110 pounds rice 87.08 1,440 pounds sugar.. 57.60 4,000 pounds bacon. 340.00 564.16 .do 21 Friedlein & Co Harris Bros. & Co. J. Salema Cabrera & Carrodeguas... Justo Torano 4 boxes soap. 1 typewriter ribbon 4 spokes; 5 screws 4 horseshoes. 15.00 ..do 1.00 do 10.00 do $3.50 do 1 varas oilcloth 1.25 .do Do. Do. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated; labor included in amount of bill. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. Spanish silver 4.75 Reduced to U. S. currency 1.13 3.62 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. R. Suarez, general superintendent Cuban relief work, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Gomez, O'Brien & Co 1 water-closet washout; 1 iron basin, enam- eled; 1 head shower; 1 sewer connection vent. $100.00 Strawbridge & Clothier Industrial School of Orphans, Com-Specific use not more definitely stated. postela Barracks, Habana, Cuba. Number sewer connections pur- chased not specified. water-closet. Vent for 1 chopper. $1.70 36 clothes hooks 65 3 dishcloths 36 2 strainers. 40 18 tin cans. 54 6 porcelain plates .24 6 boxes metal polish .48 6 boxes enameline.. .18 1 porcelain dish 4.00 1 tablet. 4.10 1 tap... .15 1 box pencils 72. 1 box chalk. 40 2 boxes rubber bands. 16 30 penholders .72 6 yards gingham cloth 30 10 pounds paper 50 15.60 .do Tablet not further described. Garcia, Cerada & Co. Perez & Arroyo. 2 sewing machines 48.00 20 pieces ribbon 11.20 144 buttons 1.25 8 pieces lace. 6.00 1 piece pique cloth 2.00 72 spools thread 5.40 Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency • 25.85 2.35 23.50 Cuban relief work. Fernandez Junquera & Co 34 yards alpaca cloth. 51 yards cambric cloth 40 yards cotton cloth.. 27 yards linen cloth Specific use not more definitely stated. 11.05 3.88 3.20 3.58 41 yards pique cloth. 8.20 113 yards nainsook cloth 25.95 216 yards lace 25.92 9 yards embroidery cloth 6.53 32 yards cotton cloth 4.50 1 bolt linene cloth. 14.00 106.81 Less 10 per cent 10.68 Date. Apr. 26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 27 Spanish gold 96. 13 Reduced to U. S. currency 8.74 87.39 Do. Benitio Alvarez & Co. 1 earthen jar .40 1 bake pan 70 6 ladles. 90 1 varas elastic ribbon. .50 1 gas stove.. 1.50 Spanish gold? 4.00 Reduced to U. S. currency .36 3. 64 ..do 27 Fernandez Junquera & Co Chas. H. Thrall 3 pieces cotton cloth 15.25 ..do 10 yards stone $27.00 · 9 yards sand.. 24.30 30 loads dirt 18.00 69.30 Industrial School for Orphans, Com- postela Barracks, Habana, Cuba. 28 The John Van Range Co 1 portable Van range, 1 range smoke pipe, 1 galvanized-iron cap 387.00 · 1 soup kettle. 9.00 2 vegetable kettles 1 water kettle 4 coffee boilers 3 frying pans 2 frying pans.. 10 oven pans 1 Van meat roaster 2 vegetable steamers 18.00 11.50 9.00 12.00 1.00 15.50 463.00 do Labor included in amount of bill. 65.00 99.00 1 copper coffee urn, complete 136.00 1 coffee roaster 42.00 1 25-H. P. vertical steam boiler 450.00 1 galvanized-iron boiler, 1 copper coil, 1 angle iron stand, top coup- lings, 1 boiler tube 90.00 2 seamless steam kettles. 200.00 1 hot-water boiler, 1 complete set hot-water boiler connections.. 257.00 1,339.00 .do Labor included in amount of bill. Numbertop couplings purchased not specified. 30 Journey & Burnham 192 packages needles 7.10 1 box hooks and eyes. .50 72 papers pins 6.90 36 thimbles.. .54 24 emery bags 1.00 3 tape measures 1.33 8 yards embroidery. 1.20 96 spools silk 3.60 1 yard of canvas.. .50 28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by M. R. Suarez, general superintendent Cuban relief work, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 30 Journey & Burnham 1 yard damask $2.50 48 spools silk 3.60 6 yards muslin cloth 58 2 yards lawn cloth.. 25 2 yards India lawn cloth .70 3 yards cambric cloth 54 9 yards percale cloth 1.12 2 yards gingham cloth .50 2 yards cashmere cloth. 1.00 4 yards flannel cloth 1.40 12 pairs hose.. 3.00 12 spools darning cotton. .25 156 spools cotton 8.64 12 spools thread .90 24 twists .48 24 bobbins .24 Galbe Bros Francisco Quintana Aguilera & Garcia.. $48.37 Industrial School for Orphans, Com- postella Barracks, Habana, Cuba. 720 cans condensed milk 1 wardrobe 75.00 23.00 Cuban relief work. Specific use not more definitely stated. Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba 90 yards canvas $110.75 20 pounds manila rope 4.00 48 iron staples.. 2.80 1 package screws. .30 4 balls cotton thread pound wax 1.00 .25 119.10 Garcia, Cermuda & Co. Industrial School for Orphans, Com- postela Barracks, Habana, Cuba. 2 "Singer" sewing machines 3 pairs scissors. 48.00 2.50 Bolivar S. Romero & Co Gomez, O'Brien & Co. 1 desk 50.50 28.75 Widows' Home, Habana, Cuba ..do 1 sewer line, 1 galvanized iron sink. 65.50 ..do Labor included in amount of bill. Total 3, 192. 78 [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, assistant treasury disbursing clerk, on account with the custom-house, Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 3 Fernando Herrera. Materials $4.10 For use in repairs to the Habana Quantity and kind of material pur- custom-house. chased not specified. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, U. S. A., collector of customs for Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 29 The West Indies Advertis- ing and Bill Posting Co. 3 signs. 11.75 For use at the Habana custom-house. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, U. S. A., collector of customs for Cuba. J. P. Durige. 100 gallons benzine. 12.00 For use on the launch Swift, Habana custom-house. Do. 4 Honore F. Laine 3 hipometers.. 10.60 For use of veterinary inspection, Ha- bana custom-house. Do. Rambla & Bonza 2,000 blank forms. 6.00 For use of the Habana custom-house. Do. 13 Benito Alvarez & Co. 2 iron rods. $0.65 44 iron rings. .40 2 gallons varnish. 2.40 6 ringbolts.. .10 3.55 Used for improvements in the record office, Habana custom-house. Do. 14 Bolano & Cergueda 50 sheets writing paper. 42,500 blank forms. 2.50 87.50 For use of the Habana custom-house. .do 2,000 printed envelopes. 6 cash register books $40.00 60.00 100.00 ..do 16 Jose M. Zarrabritia 1 magnifying glass 2.50 For official use in the appraiser's di- vision, Habana. Krajewski-Peasant Co.. 2 wrought-iron bands. 4.48 For use on the launch Swift, custom- house. 20 Knight & Wall Ce 1 gallon turpentine.. $0.75 1 pound brads .10 18 sheets sandpaper 25 1 varnish brush .85 2 pounds plumbago. 70 1 bar metal polish. 25 6 sheets emery cloth 08 1 padlock. 1.50 20 iron butts. 1.30 4 cupboard snaps. .40 2 pairs hinges. 5.50 2 locks, with knobs. 1.50 2 chain bolts 70 2 foot bolts .60 12 wood screws. 15 1 pound burnt sienna paint. .25 1 pound burnt umber paint .25 1 gallon hard oil. 1.75 16.88 For use of the Habana custom-house. Specific use not more definitely stated. For use of the Habana custom-house. Appraisal of tissue for Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, U. S. A., collector of customs for Cuba. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, U. S. A., .collector of customs for Cuba. Do. 21 Harris Bros. & Co. 12 jars paste 2.50 .do 26 Bolano & Cergueda. 25 blank books $10.00 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, assistant treasury disbursing clerk, on account with the custom-house, Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 26 Bolano & Cergueda.. 7 Crystal ink wells. $4.07 2 indexed books. 7.50 .do For use of the Habana custom-house. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, U. S. A., collector of customs for Cuba. Do. $21.57 Dirube & Varela. 30 tons anthracite coal 300.00 For use of the Habana custom-house. Revenue launches. Do. A. Llinas 1 curtain molding. 7.27 For use of the Habana custom-house. Do. 27 Julian de la Pessa 12 measuring rods (meters) 12 prodders. $3.00 9.00 Munson Steamship Line.... 1 can copper paint.. 12.00 2.50 For use of the Habana custom-house. Appraiser's division. Do. For use of the Habana custom-house launch Evangeline. Do. Total 607.70 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Winfred B. Carr, Second United States Artillery, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 23 C. Torre & Co 6 sheets zinc. 3 sheets zinc. 25 pounds potash. 10 pounds alabastine 25 pounds potash.. 30 pounds alabastine. 7 pounds lead 20 feet galvanized pipe. $6.55 4.36 2.95 1.09 2.95 3.27 .68 1.40 150 feet galvanized pipe. 20.25 100 pounds galvanized pipe 22.00 • 20 galvanized ells 2.00 15 galvanized tees 8 unions. 8 unions. 2.25 1.76 2.24 15 ells 3.60 4 tees. 1 cross. 1.12 .35 3 gate valves 5.25 3 globe valves 2.70 2 Stilson wrenches. 4.00 1 pipe cutter. 3.25 15 gallons linseed oil. 9.75 5 gallons turpentine. 3.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 31 30 pounds yellow ocher paint. .75 3 brushes 2.70 12 pipe hooks. 20 3 brushes .75 2 bushings. .30 1 ell .15 30 pounds yellow ocher paint .75 3 brushes .75 3 yards wire cloth 1.35 3 gallons alcohol 1.50 50 feet galvanized pipe. 3.50 12 Ls. 72 6 Ts... .60 2 valves 1.00 1 bushing. .12 30 traps... 1.86 2 female screw cocks 3.00 8 sheets zinc.. 16.25 4 bends .60 4 Ls... 40 3 unions .60 63 feet galvanized pipe 7.45 · 1 pair shears. 2.00 1 can blue paint.. .35 17 pounds lead pipe 1.19 10 pounds Spanish white. .27 10 pounds white glue 1.64 1 shovel .27 1 bottle alcohol. .14 11 yards wire cloth 4.50 2 paint brushes. 1 paint pencil 2 cans paint 64 pairs hinges 64 round bolts .55 .14 .64 7.27 3.64 મ 64 small knockers 1.21 8 spring locks 4.36 40 pounds white glue. 6.55 40 pounds Spanish white. 1.45 10 pounds red-ocher paint. .25 6 pipe nuts .30 4 pairs enameled hinges. 3.00 4 enameled bolts 1.80 3 pairs T hinges 38 1 piece round iron. .48 32 feet hose. 5.75 I hose nozzle 1.25 14 feet galvanized pipe. 3.08 6 pairs T hinges .75 4 whitewash brushes 1.00 4 paint brushes. 2.00 8 spring locks 4.80 32 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Winfred B. Carr, Second United States Artillery, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 23 C. Torre & Co. 8 chain bolts $1.20 8 round bolts .80 16 spring knockers .33 2 valves 2.00 24 pairs T hinges 3.00 1 screw plate 9.00 5 gallons linseed oil 3.25 5 gallons turpentine. 3.25 1 gallon dryer 1.40 1 brass lock. 1.25 100 pounds potash 10.80 1 hammer 1 saw 2 rules. 1 hammer .65 1.50 .80 .60 2 planes 1.15 $254.31 | Repairs to Santa Clara Battery, Ha- bana, Cuba. Total 254.31 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Lombard, administrator of the orphan asylum, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 1900. Apr. 25 Jose Laosa. Andres Cazemajon Virginio V. Morera 12 sacks coal $5.40 Used in the orphan asylum at Car- denas. 1,424 pounds meat 227.80 .do 250 pounds sweet potatoes. $4.83 199 eggs 3.50 25 pounds yucca. .50 25 pounds sago roots. 65 Spanish gold 9.48 Reduced to U. S. currency 8.61 do Total 241.81 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 33 $2.80 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Charles J. Symmonds, acting quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 9 Florencio Troncoso Antonio & Almanza Argelio Lazo... Lorenzo Feferizo Pedro Montejo Antonio Pulido. 10 Antonio Saez. Rafael Pacheco.. Jose Belmonte. Torneu, Janer & Co W. and L. E. Gurley 2 posts. 3 posts. 1 saddle bow 6 sacks charcoal. 30 posts.. 88 sacks lime 40 railroad ties 10 rubber stamps 5 inkstands. 24 pencils 1,500 feet lumber 2 pens ..do Sanitation 2.50 | Charities and hospitals. For use at Provincial Hospital $5.00 For use in the department of public Specific use not more definitely stated. works. 4.50 Do. 1.25 Do. Do. 68.40 Public works Do. 35.20 Sanitation. Municipalities Do. 8.00 Do. 10.00 Military department, rural guard.. Do. 4.74 .do Do. .70 .do Do. 52.50 Barracks and quarters Do. 1 dotter 3.50 1 compass 5.00 9 bottles ink. 2.25 6 rubbers 1.80 3 triangles, 20 by 25 by 95. 1.50 1 scale. 1.25 2 protractors 1.70 1 level rod.. 3.00 36 pencils 3.75 • 26.55 Discount, 20 per cent. 5.31 21.24 .do Do. 114 posts.. 9 railroad ties 228.00 9.00 11189-Y Y -3 18 Pedro Montejo 21 Charles J. Symmonds, cap- tain and assistant quar- termaster, U.S.Vols.,chief quartermaster. 31 C. H. Whitehurst 23 Henry Page 25 Eugenio Perez Ramon Bague. 5 sets bits; 3 sockets; 2 jars; 2 sinking bars; 2 knives; 1 sinker; 1 spear; 200 feet 8-inch pipe; 1 driving cap: 6 pair shoes; 12-inch well pump; 100 feet rubber hose; 2 chain tongs; 700 feet drive pipe with coupling; 1 portable rig, complete; 1 drilling en- gine, 8 by 12; 115-horsepower boiler, 600 feet drilling cable; 600 feet lime sand; 1 temper screw; 120-foot auger; 1 gauze; 1 sand pump; 1 blower; 2 sledges; 1 black- smith's tongs; reverse cord; 1 hallow head; 2 tool wrenches; 1 anvil; 1 bar; 1 4 boiler; 1 hammer; telegraph cord; 1 pulley; 1 drill clamp. 700 blank forms 1 complete boiler 2 cases petroleum 30 files. 80 pounds steel. 237.00 2,248.65 Public works Do. Municipalities, charities, and hospi- tals. 22.00 | Military Military department, barracks and Do. quarters. 85.26 .do Do. 6.50 Public works. Do. $13.24 6.19 34 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 2 reams sandpaper 230 pounds iron 12 brushes. $1.55 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Charles J. Symmonds, acting quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Date. Apr. 25 Ramon Bague Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. 7.75 93 27 Jose Perez.. Salvator Soberats 130 pounds bolts 2 hams 9.96 $39.62 Public works Specific use not more definitely stated. 4.50 Charities and hospitals. Do. 12 jimmies 12.00 Military department, barracks and Do. quarters. Raphael Pacheco Jose Garcia Hidalgo. 1 rubber stamp 1.50 .do Do. 1 desk $12.00 1 lamp 1.50 1 paper weigh .75 1 ruler. .50 12 pencils .50 3 bottles ink. 3.30 18 large bottles mucilage 1.35 1 bottle red ink .30 3 boxes pens 1.95 1 clothes rack .75 1,250 envelopes. 8.75 1 can oil.. 1.90 2 reams paper 7.60 24 pencils 1.00 4 sheets blotting paper. . 28 24 plank books 3. 20 Postage stamps. 3.17 48.80 For use in office of rural guards.. 1 waste basket 1 sponge.... 1 filter 1.20 .do Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity stamps purchased not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. $0.10 15.00 2 plates. 1 cup .40 .10 1 duster .20 1 brush 1.00 1 galvanized-iron bucket. 1.50 1 empty barrel .70 1 brush .10 1 cake soap. 1.10 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 18 yards rubber hose 12.60 1 socket key. 2.25 1 spout 1.20 1 hose wheel 2.40 39.65 For use of district commander Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 35 30 | Enrique Montoulieu 1,712 blank forms. 16.50 Rural guard and administration Do. 1,000 sheets paper 1.25 Do. 1,285 blank forms 5.25 Military department, barracks and • quarters. Do. 23.00 Casildo Lopez & Sobrinos 24 pencils. .90 3 yards cloth 1.35 1 box pens. .60 9 rolls tracing paper. 38.25 4 barrels nails 22.00 4 pounds nails. 28 6 hooks.. .90 6 rings. .40 6 pairs hinges 2.40 2 pounds cement .60 9 yards cotton cloth 2.38 2 pounds nails.. .18 1 pair hinges .25 10 packages nails. .70 2 brushes. 2.00 10 barrels nails 55.00 6 empty barrels 2.40 1 barrel cement 7.00 137.59 ..do Do. 1 file. .20 4 pounds twine. 1.20 2 pounds ocher paint. .10 1 grinding stone. .30 20 pounds rope 2.00 12 packages nails. .84 6 jars 90 6 sheets emery cloth .24 2 pounds paint .30 10 pounds oil 1.40 1 anvil 6.00 15 yards fuse 1:50 1 iron plate.. 8.97 400 pounds iron 22.00 26 pounds steel 2.60 3 lanterns 2.55 22 pounds rope 5.40 2 pulleys 3.75. 36 wicks 20 1 pulley ..80 350 pounds iron 14.67 29 pounds bolts. 3.76 18 pounds rope 1.67 81.17 Public works Do. Firman Vilapana 30 sacks lime 12.00 For use in jail. Do. Antonio Saenz. 40 old posts.. 8.00 Barracks and quarters. Do. Casildo Lopes & Nephews.. 1 iron ring. $0.10 3 pounds nails. .22 1 roll twine .15 36 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Charles J. Symmonds, acting quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 30 Casildo Lopes & Nephews.. 1 pound whiting $0.04 2 pounds iron bolts. .27 92 pounds iron 5.06 1 pound white zinc paint. 1.65 4 iron rings. .20 4 barrels cement 28.00 $35.69 Public works Specific use not more definitely stated. O. Agramonte 25 pounds powder 17.50 2 coffee mills 1 wrench 15 yards fuse 6.50 2.25 1.50 27.75 .do Do. 12 hammers 9.00 1 broom .50 6 blank books 1.75 29 pounds screws 1.74 1 zinc plate.. 1.65 1 pound nails.. .45 15.09 Municipalities, charities, and hos- Do. pitals. Eusebio Marin Manuel Morro. 1 pole.. 1.62 Military department, barracks and Do. 27 pounds rope $4.18 quarters. 24 pulleys 8.46 4 hooks... 1.10 O. Agramonte 1 reduction 1 union 14 feet pipe. 6 chimneys. 8 barrels cement .45 .20 3.28 17.67 Public works. Do. 2.40 87.50 4 cans petroleum 8.00 26 pounds paint 5.10 6 sheets emery cloth .24 4 cans zinc white paint 1 brush 7.40 : 50 H. B. Crosby 30 pounds candy 2 boxes snaps 18 pounds sugar Bread, limes. 111. 14 Municipalities, sanitation Do. 9.00 4.23 .90 1.60 15. 73 Charities and hospitals Manuel Ramirez Total 500 tiles. 7.00 Municipalities and sanitation 3, 454. 16 Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity bread and limes purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 37 Apr. 14 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Juan Poblet 7,446 pounds beef. $1,318. 05 Supplies for Aldecoa and Las Animas hospitals at Habana, Cuba. Segundo Sanpedro 7,382 pounds bread $295.28 466 pounds black beans 11.65 933 pounds onions. -23.33 4,833 pounds potatoes 108.74 300 pounds coffee.. 51.00 2, 316 pounds rice. 104.22 366 pounds salt 3.66 207 horse loads wood 186.30 25 pounds starch 2.25 8 cases mineral oil 28.80 300 liters vinegar. 30.00 75 pounds sugar 4.50 849.73 ..do A. Sotelo. 1,525 pounds flour 41.93 2,550 pounds bacon 255.00 2,538 pounds tomato sauce 126.90 1,003 pounds lard. 87.76 1,193 pounds apricots 190.88 344 pounds garlic. 30.96 733.43 ..do Jerry J. Warren 173 blankets 237.50 144 tablespoons. 10.00 100 cups 10.00 99 sheets. 54.45 35 pillows 22.75 1 barrel plaster of paris 3.50 338. 20 ..do 28 24 | D. Otheguy & Co William D. Bourne 14 horseshoes. 9.00 1 rubber dating stamp. $2.40 1 ink pad.. .35 2.75 For use of the horse of the inspector (medical) at Habana, Cuba. For use in the office of the chief sur- geon at Habana, Cuba. 30 Knight & Wall Co 12 pairs butts and screws. 2.40 2 pounds putty .25 1 padlock. 25 1 narrow butt .10 1 hasp and staple.. 1 pipe cutter. .05 3.25 Knight & Davis Sister Francisca de San Jose. 1 wagon 1 bottle malted milk. 6.30 Supplies for Las Animas Hospital at Habana, Cuba. 3.25 259.10 ..do. For use in the "Ancianos Desampara dos Asylum" at Habana, Cuba. E. Nunez. 348 yards cloth $42.96 12 aprons 3.00 38 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. E. Nunez. 36 collars, 36 pairs cuffs. $11.16 312 caps. 31.20 6 watches.. 10.38 Scissors 3.00 1,008 buttons. .90 $102.60 Suarez & Lychenheim. 1 "Cartridge" kodak. 25.00 1 roll film.. 1.00 1 bull's eye 2.40 28.40 175.00 3.00 L. G. Cone Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- ant commissary subsist- ence, U. S. Volunteers. Segundo Sanpedro Second Lieut. W. W. Hamil- ton, Second U.S. Artillery, acting quartermaster. M. Ruiz & Co 1 horse. 750 pounds ice. 1 case mineral oil. 1 hospital tent, 2 upright tent poles, 1 ridge tent pole. 3.75 Disposition and use. Uniforms for French nurses at Alde- coa Hospital at Habana, Cuba. For use in the chief surgeon's office at Habana, Cuba. For use of the inspector, department of charities and hospitals, Habana. Used in the chief surgeon's office at Habana, Cuba. For use in the department of chari- ties and hospitals at Habana, Cuba. 1.00 Supplies for Aldecoa Hospital, Ha- bana. Remarks. Quantity of scissors purchased not specified. For use in the department of chari- ties and hospitals at Habana, Cuba. For use in the Mercedes Hospital at Habana, Cuba. 500 envelopes.. $5.00 2 reams typewriter paper 5.00 5 boxes paper fasteners. 1.95 300 blank forms 4.00 1 bottle ink 1.00 24 pencils. .80 17.75 Champion & Pascual 32 enameled iron beds 256.00 100 woolen blankets. 150.00 24 chairs 38.80 40 hair pillows 60.00 40 feather pillows 60.00 3 screens, 86 by 96 60.00 32 enameled iron tables 224.00 848.80 384 sheets. 172.50 300 pillowcases 36.00 2 rocking chairs 10.00 32 spit cups. 3. 20 3 cuspidors 1.80 3 mirrors 2 pitchers 15.00 1.50 Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 39 6 foot tubs. 7.50 100 night shirts. 50.00 100 pajamas 75.00 384 shovels 57.60 50 pairs slippers 30.00 3 lamps. 12.00 12 medicine glasses. .60 2 slop jars 2.50 5 slop buckets 6.25 1 hypodermic syringe 1.50 12 thermometers 7.20 16 yards crash cloth 1.92 12 yards cheese cloth. 1.20 36 drinking glasses 4.50 1 ice chest 10.00 2 bureaus. 50.00 2 iron washstands 2.50 3 bed pans. 4.50 2 chamber pots. .80 2 stools 4.50 1 oil stove 12.00 582.07 do 5,282. 18 For use in the custom-house office at Habana, Cuba. For use in the steamship Mambi, Manzanillo. .do Quantity purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Le Roy S. Upton, Fifth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of Apr. 28 Salustiano Gonzalez 1 inkstand. ream paper April, 1900.] Total Beattie & Co. Miguel Gelpi 30 Miguel Muniz $2.00 50 50 envelopes. 20 1 sheet blotting paper .10 $2.80 3,350 pounds mineral coal. 18.25 Lumber 2.00 4 pounds Spanish whiting. $0.16 5 gallons hard oil. 4.25 gallon white varnish .35 3 pounds sheet brass.. Sandpaper.. 1 paint brush 1 pencil brush 1 varnish brush 1.50 .05 40 .20 .20 4 pounds green paint. 1.00 7 pounds shade paint. .70 1 can metal polish. 10 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.50 40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Le Roy S. Upton, Fifth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 30 Miguel Muniz 5 pounds lead 1 brick.. Articles. 1 nipple 1 plug pound wire. 1 pound raw cotton 2 galvanized pulleys. 5 gallons centrifugal oil. can olive oil. gallons lubricating oil can galvanized wire cloth 1 bottle oil.. 2 brooms. 1 sponge 2 paper hooks. Amounts. $0.50 .10 .10 .05 .20 .50 1.20 3.00 1.30 · 3.75 30 • 70 .90 15 .30 $23.76 1.00 Disposition and use. Remarks. J. Muniz & Co Beattie & Co 1 shears. 308 pounds ice. Total 3.85 51.66 For use of reconstruction of steam- | Quantity Quantity sandpaper purchased not ship Mambi at Manzanillo. specified. For use in the custom-house office, Manzanillo. .do [Personal property purchased by Maj. M. R. Peterson, commissary of subsistence United States Volunteers, chief commissary and disbursing officer at Matanzas, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 1 Swift & Co. 186 pounds fresh meat. $22.26 15.48 81.51 117 pounds fresh meat. 627 pounds fresh meat. 232 pounds fresh meat. 30.16 630 pounds fresh meat. 81.90 90 pounds fresh meat. 10.77 Subsistence for inmates of the Sister of Mary Institute, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Subsistence for inmates of the Provi- dence Asylum at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Subsistence for inmates of the Anci- anos Asylum, Matanzas. Subsistence for inmates of the Pal- mira Duarte Asylum at Matanzas. Subsistence for inmates of San Vicente de Paul Asylum at Ma- tanzas. Subsistence for the inmates of the Lepers' Hospital, Santa Clara Bar- racks. Used and disposed of by First. Lieut. J. L. Hines, Second U.S. Infantry. Do. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Maj. M. R. Peterson, commis- sary of subsistence U. S. Vols. Do. Do. Used and disposed of by First Lieut. William H. Bean, Second U. S. Cav- alry. Total 242.08 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 41. [Personal property purchased by Tomas Arois Etchandy, mayor of Rodas, disbursing officer at Rodas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Mar. 31 Juan B. Medina. Mier & Suarez.. 217 pounds beef $41.34 For use in the Asylum of Poor Chil- • dren. 200 pounds sugar 125 pounds potatoes 150 pounds beans. 27 pounds onions $7.36 3.60 7.84 1.30 76 pounds vermicelli 5.48 75 pounds soap 4.56 25 pounds starch 2.80 106 pounds Spanish beans 8.48 120 pounds lard.. 11.04 454 pounds rice. 13. 72 25 pounds bacon 2.80 50 pounds salt .64 25 pounds coffee. 15 pounds crackers. 2 strings garlic 2 bottles brandy. 6 brushes O 5.00 96 72 16 40 2 sponges 16 1 package tea. 12 2 frying pans 56 3 brooms. 80 2 small blank books. 32 1 knife. 40 1 can opener. .32 12 cups 2.16 81.70 .do Manuel Santana. Jose Rodriguez Ortega Jose A. Fernandez. 4 pairs slippers 3 pairs shoes. 35 barrels water 8.40 54 bottles milk. 4. 32 12.72 .do 1.60 3.00 4.60 .do 1 iron pan. 2.25 1 tin pan 1.60 3.85 do Gines Vivans.. 8 sacks coal. 4.48 1 sack lime 1.00 5.48 .do Total 149.69 42 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. E. A. Ellis, Eighth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of From whom purchased. Date. Apr. 4 30 Jose Varguez Savon Garcia & Prendes Jose Vazquez Savon Aders & Co 700 blank forms 1 box paper tacks 1,500 blank forms. Articles. C. Branet & Co Ynclada, Vives & Co Total 2 blank books 1 ream paper 1 small blank book. April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. $7.60 .75 11.00 3.10 2.00 ·.40 24.85 For office use at the custom-house, Guantanamo. Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. Apr. 4. [Personal property purchased by Agustin Aguero, acting collector of customs, disbursing officer at Batabano, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Nicolas Baldes Material $0.48 Used for repairs of office furniture Quantity and character purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William J. White, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba, during the month of 24 carbon holders April, 1900.] Apr. 23 Sterling Arc Lamp Co. $9.00 6 resistance coils 9.00 $18.00 Hospitals and charities. Western Electric Co 100 yards cotton lamp cord. 6.00 100 yards white core wire .90 3 pounds black tape. 2.10 9 ounces fuse wire. .25 150 incandescent lamps 33.00 6 incandescent lamp shades. 1.25 6 wire connections .30 2 wire guards.. 3.00 46.80 24 Manuel Dirube. 150 tons coal 747.00 For use of electric plant of Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba. For use of electric plant, ice plant, and laundry of Hospital No. 1, Ha- bana, Cuba. Manuel Vila. 1 lantern $0.80 2 thermometers. 4.00 5 gallons coal oil 1.40 6.20 25 Champion & Pascual 5 drams anhy. ammonia. 375.00 For use in ice plant at Hospital No. 1, Habana, Cuba. .do Total 1,193.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 43 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel D. Freeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during tne month of April, 1900.] $0.30 $9.00 | For use on the steam launch at San- tiago de Cuba. Apr. 5 Galleys, Messa & Co. 1 ton coal.. Virginio Porro.. 1 lamp receptacle 6 lamp burners. .90 1.20 Miscellaneous expenses Barber Asphalt Paving Co.. 1,188 pounds coal. Construction material. 4. 15 60.00 .do .do 18 Juan E. Ravelo. 2,500 blank forms 30 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan Ros Bros. 2,950 pounds ice. - 390 feet lumber. John C. Parker. 24 blank books Total 64. 15 16.00 .do 14.75 .do 14.34 do 6.00 .do 125.44 Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not specified. Specific use not more definitely stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. La Roy S. Upton, Fifth United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Santa Cruz del Sur, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Felipe Martinez Mineral oil. $1.50 For use in the office of the collector Quantity purchased not stated. of customs, Sta. Cruz del Sur. Delgado & Perez Mineral oil. $1.50 do Writing paper, envelopes 2 lamp chimneys. .40 .do Do. Do. .40 do 2.30 Total 3.80 [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 5 Manuel Rodrigues Francisco Puertas. 14 17 Lester G. Bangs J. Gomez de la Carrera 18 J. Mason 19 H. E. Nordbeck Lumber and material 1 file case.. 1 lock 12 photographic pictures $13.00 12.00 2.50 3.00 1.50 13.20 3 photographic pictures 30 photographic pictures. Coal oil.. Candles $16.00 .15 16. 15 For placing lock letter boxes in post- office, Rodas. For use in post-office, Ciego de Avila. For use in the post-office, Batabano.. For use in connection with the de- partment of posts. Quantity purchased not specified Labor included in amount of bill. Labor included in amount of bill. Disallowed. For use in connection | Disallowed on reaudit. with the department of posts. ão For use in the post-office, San Luis.. Do. 44 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1 post-office sign. 388 pounds ice. 6 brooms $2.40 Date. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Apr. 19 Jose Alonso Augusto Furriel. Chas. E. Windrige.. Velasco & Esquia M. Viar 1 hanging lamp Material, paint. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. For use in post-office, Benaguises For use in making a railing for post- office, Tunas de Zaza. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Labor included in amount of bill. $3.00 8.20 10.00 3.88 For use in post-office, Marianao. For use in post-office, Matanzas. 12 sponges 2.25 40 pounds glue paste 4.00 6 cans metal polish. 2.60 11.25 For use in post-office, Habana Faustino Vargas.. 1 desk 15.00 1 crystal door. 8.00 1 letter-box stand 13.50 John C. Parker Screws. 1,500 blank forms. 4 steel dies 36.50 14.60 13.75 18,000 sheets writing paper 1,200 envelopes • - $135.75 105.50 12.00 253.25 For use in post-office, Puerto Principe. For use in placing steel letter boxes, Puerto Principe. For use in post-office, Habana. Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity purchased not specified. La- bor included in amount of bill. Disallowed. For use in post-office, Disallowed on reaudit. Habana. 144 erasers. 10.50 2,592 pencils, assorted colors 48 safety inkstand bottles 48 perfection copy sheets.. 72 sheets oil copy boards 162.00 48.00 8.00 3.00 231.50 ..do Do. Herman Baumgarten. 3 dating stamps 1.05 2 American steel daters $8.00 4 pairs pinchers 10.00 18.00 Morrill Brothers. Easton & Rupp 22,000 blank forms. .66 For use in post-office, Habana .do 864 scratch pads $30.60 120 quarts mucilage 65.00 120 pints mucilage.. 40.00 24 letter-copying books. 25.00 160.60 ..do The Globe Wernicke Co. 400 blank forms 2.10 1 set buff guides. .60 2.70 .do R. H. Cowan & Co 20,000 envelopes 165,000 blank forms. 76.00 439. 25 515.25 Disallowed. For use in post-office, Do. W. H. Crawford & Co. 56 special books 112.65 Habana. For use in post-office, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 45 Containing 68 square feet. Containing coin tills and Yale cylin- der locks. Containing 1,2173 square feet. With Yale latches. With 20 additional keys. The Hartford Manufactur- ing Co. The Fairbanks Co The Yale & Towne Manu- facturing Co. 60,000 blank forms. 29.50 .do 100 letter scales. 135.00 .do 3 glass signs $4.50 .do 3 brass grilles. 24.00 .do 60 feet overhead cornice. 48.00 .do 26 pilasters 61.00 .do 15 half pilasters 33.75 .do 36 glass partitions 216.00 .do 3 window sashes 36.00 .do 3 tables 85.00 .do 4 cash drawers 10.00 .do 25 sections wire work 463.47 .do 16 brass grille panels 92.00 .do 5 wire doors 25.00 .do 1 extra night latch 3.82 .do 1, 102.54 M. D. Helm 10 reams manila paper 47.70 101 pounds jute twine. 12.12 144 packages tacks 3.12 62.94 .do board. The W. I. Advt. Co. Harris Bros. & Co. Gomez-Obrien Co M. Ruiz & Co.. 1 typewriter cover and one typewriter 3 post-office signs.. 12.00 .do 3.50 .do 1 Welsbach burner. 3.00 do 20 special books.. $45.00 Sundries. 3.50 48.50 .do Ruiz & Bros. 61 rubber stamps. 100 blank cards... 302 special books. 2 quarts mucilage. 12 pints mucilage. 1 ruling pen.. 12 lead pencils. Sundries. 2,000 paper covers. 42,620 blank forms. 532.25 60.25 .50 36.75 13.50 9.00 - 1.75 .65 3.50 15.00 2,000 envelopes. 9.25 682.40 22,750 envelopes. 139.04 821.44 Disallowed 20 per cent. 164. 29 Habana. 657.15 Labor included in amount of bill. Quantity and class of sundries not specified. Disallowed. For use in post-office, Disallowed on reaudit. Quantity and class of sundries purchased not specified. 46 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Estes G. Rathbone, director-general of posts, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Apr. 19 Manuel G. Valles 2 horsewhips. $2.50 2 packages candles. 1.50 2 brooms. 1.20 1 bottle wheel grease. 1 bottle fine grease. bottle gilting water. .60 1.00 .50 $7.30 25 The L. A. Light and Power Material Co. For team and carriage of E. G. Rath- bone. Disallowed on reaudit. 9.64 For use in repairing gas pipes in post- office, Habana. Quantity purchased not specified; labor included in the amount of bill. La Cardenence Ice Co The Keyless Lock Co... Ice 5.07 For use in post-office, Cardenas Do. 2 cabinets Disallowed $200.00 44. 25 G. M. Haute Photograph pictures 155.75 60.00 26 La Tropical Ice Co Herman Baumgarten Total 1,770 pounds ice For use in the department of posts.. 1 brass-wheel dater. Amount disallowed 13.51 4.00 3,976. 13 1,290.54 For use in post-office general deliv- ery, Habana. Disallowed Disallowed on reaudit. For use in connection with the de- Disallowed on reaudit; quantity pur- partment of posts. chased not specified; labor in- cluded in amount of bill. For use in post-office, Habana. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Col. Charles F. Humphrey, deputy quartermaster-general, U. S. A., disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] For use at lieutenant-governor's palace. 3.97 ..do Apr. 2 Solino & Galan 17 yards germanic cloth. 24 napkins $17.00 7.00 Spanish gold 24.00 Reduced to U. S. currency $19.63 19 Manuel Vila 2 pounds white glue. $0.50 4 packages wire nails .42 3 packages screws 1.05 1 pair nickel-plated hinges. 90 12 sheets sandpaper 10 1 drawer puller. · 30 4 clothes hooks 8 iron table rollers .20 50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 47 Apr. 19 Mar. 7 E. P. McDonough.. M. P. Keefe.. · 200 pounds wool waste 1 Harvard lock.. Apr. 19 Marina Sierra & Co 200 pounds giant powder. 500 feet fuse 30 Jose Lopez 1 Ponce de Leon dictionary Total 25.00 3.50 For use of military railroad For use at lieutenant-governor's palace. $64.00 5.00 69.00 18.00 For use at Colombia Barracks. For use at quartermasters's office 139.10 $12.00 3.00 1.40 3.60 5.40 2.00 1.50 1.30 [Personal property purchased by Segundo Botet, president of the board of patrons of the Santa Ysabel Civil Hospital, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month Apr. 24 Agustin Pi. Eguia & Ortez. 420 eggs 300 pounds sweet potatoes. 35 cabbages. 8 bunches plantains. 134 pounds bread. 1 demijohn wine. 50 pounds rice. 12 pounds codfish of April, 1900.] $20.00 For use in the Santa Ysabel Hospital. Spanish gold 10.20 Reduced to U. S. currency 9.31 Miret & Bros 325 pounds sugar $13.75 pipe wine. 13.50 2 demijohns sweet wine. 12.50 150 pounds beans.. 9.00 50 pounds bacon 5.00 600 pounds potatoes 425 pounds rice. 4 boxes vermicelli 2 sacks salt 125 pounds coffee.. 12.00 12.15 5.58 .50 21.87 ► 25 pounds onions. 50 2 strings garlic .88 12 pounds beans. 65 12 pounds red beans. 75 12 pounds pease .50 25 pounds codfish. 2.50 1 can chocolate 4.00 9 pounds red pepper. .90 62 pounds soap 3.35 2 boxes mineral oil. 6.60 1 can olive oil 2.53 6 bottles cognac 4.80 1 demijohn alcohol. 2.75 2 demijohns aguardiente 1.80 48 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Segundo Botet, president of the board of patrons of the Santa Ysabel Civil Hospital, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. For use in the Santa Ysabel Hospital. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 24 Miret & Bros 2 pounds tea.. $1.50 2 cases milk 12.00 50 pounds corn flour. 1.75 2 demijohns wine 5.00 Spanish gold 158.61 Reduced to U. S. currency $144.84 .do Antonio B. Zanetti 1 kilogram quinine, calisaya barks. $3.00 1 kilogram milk sugar.. 1.00 1 kilogram molasses. .25 1 kilogram crystallized citric acid.. 1.25 500 grams camonicle .30 30 extract opium 1.00 250 ounces fluid extract kola. 1.00 500 ounces oxide zinc. .40 500 ounces senna leaves.. .25 2 kilograms creoline 3.00 1 can almond oil 1.00 2 pounds sulphuric ether. 1.20 10 pounds white vaseline 6.00 50 bunches scarlet granis. .40 4 pounds patent lint. 7.00 8 pounds absorbent cotton 4 80 · 144 cardboard boxes. 2.50 8 spools sticking plaster. 4. 10 500 grains gum arabic 1.20 1 tracheal camila. 2.50 14 pounds chloride lime. 2.40 1 kilo juniper oil 1.00 4 pounds pepsin 1.50 100 grams essence malagueta. 2.00 12 assorted hair pencils.. .40 Spanish gold 49.45 Reduced to U. S. currency. 45.07 .do · John S. Grim Velazco Esquia. Bartholome Mendoza Augustin Pi 20 sacks coal.. 1,887 pounds fresh beef. 235.87 do · 387 pounds ice.. 3.10 do 558 liters milk 46.97 .do 12.40 do Total 517.56 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 49 Antonio Alzuri. Valdivieso & Bro 464 pounds lard $55.68 Apr. 11 [Personal property purchased by Juan O'Bourke, administrator, Orphans' Asylum, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900. ] Bread For use in the Orphan Asylum at Quantity purchased not specified. Cienfuegos, Cuba. .do $130.20 Vegetables 9.95 .do Do. 15 pounds fresh beef. 6.20 do 71.83 Castillo & Co 2,493 pounds rice 74.79 16 boxes condensed milk. 103.00 253 pounds potatoes 7.59 4 strings garlic 2.00 50 pounds onions 1.63 1 box kerosene 3.50 657 pounds sugar 22.58 12 pounds blue indigo. 1.20 10 pounds black tea 4.80 100 pounds coffee. 20.00 2 sacks.. 1.00 2 empty casks .70 242.79 Less 3 per cent discount on $213.31. 6.39 Spanish gold 236.40 Reduced to U. S. currency 214.90 .do Planas & Cornejo.. 2 empty casks 290 pounds starch 230 pounds coffee. $41.08 327 pounds sugar 10.53 1.00 22.96 100 pounds vermicelli 6.00 25 pounds candles.. 3.50 1 case soap 5.00 627 pounds beans.. 36. 42 25 pounds soap 2.25 48 pounds lard 5. 14 1 gallon alcohol .75 18 brooms 5.75 11 boxes condensed milk 60.50 1,464 pounds rice 43.80 100 pounds salt... 1.25 251 pounds potatoes 7.53 5 bottles sherry wine. 3.75 2 boxes condensed milk; 1 case soap 16.50 Jose G. Quintana Eugenio Allende & Co. 1 can petroleum; 1 gallon alcohol.. Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency 558 bottles milk 775 pounds Indian flour 2.38 243.56 do 276.39 43.16 .do 18.60 .do 11189-Y Y- -4 50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Juan O'Bourke, administrator, Orphans' Asylum, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Sebastian Turro 120 iron plates. $11.20 120 small pitchers. 60 rolls paper. 16.00 6.25 $33.45 For use in the Orphan Asylum at Cienfuegos, Cuba. H. W. Klittke & Co 1 bath tub. 5 padlocks. 36 wicks.. 2 caldrons 1 tin boiler 12 sponges. 6 pounds nails. 1 key 50 screws 124 pounds tacks 2.35 .do 1.45 do .35 do 8.32 .do 3.75 .do 1.00 .do .36 .do .50 do 2.20 .do 1.12 .do 96 brass spoons 1.50 .do 180 metal rings 3.30 D .do 2,412 hinges 5.55 .do 1 candlestick 1 basin .20 .do 2.50 .do 1 chamber pot.. 50 .do 1 hatrack. 40 .do 1 pair ringbolts. 05 .do 6 brushes 50 .do 1 pane glass .30 .do 53 pounds wire 3.18 .do 1 pair rings. .05 .do 12 brooms 7.50 .do 2 funnels .35 .do 1 lock .30 .do Garriga & Figueras.. 2 bolts. 1 bed Putty. Crayon 18 fence posts. 1.32 .do 11.00 .do .20 .do .40 .do 60.50 4.50 454 feet lumber. 13.62 Spanish gold 18.12 Reduced to U. S. currency 16.47 Jose Pryol & Co 70 sacks coal.. $42.00 6 cart loads wood. 27.00 Spanish gold 69.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 59.78 .do Villanneva, Rangel & Nova. 24 pairs stockings. $8.00 120 schoolbooks 8.88 Date. Apr. 11 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 51 144 thimbles.. 1.05 13 Rodgers scissors 8.15 1 ruler. .30 7 copy books 1.90 liter ink 1.88 48 slates 1.50 24 cotton tapes 1.80 1 carpet... 1.75 1 mattress 1.25 200 Garnier writing books 4.50 Spanish gold 41.41 Reduced to U. S. currency 37.73 ..do Pedro Prosello. Ramon Fernandez Pablo Sota 6 shoe knives. 2 files. 2 iron plates. 1 nipper 2 punches 1,000 tacks.. 48 pairs shoes • 39.00 ..do 72 pairs canvas shoes 13.50 ..do 24 bottles bitumen.. $3.50 2.40 40 .80 1.00 2.25 1.00 P. A. Benet & Co. Sucesion G. Bluhme & Co. 1 gross pill boxes 7 boxes Rigollot's plaster. 1 bottle carbolic acid. 7 cakes sulphur soap 6 pairs slippers Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency. • 7 pairs shoes. 2.40 13.75 12.38 .do 12.60 ..do $1.50 1.93 .50 2.25 · 1 roll court-plaster .52 6.70 Less 5 per cent discount. .32 Spanish gold 6.38 Reduced to U. S. currency 5.80 .do J. Torres & Co. 4 boxes powder. $1.60 4 cakes soap. 1.60 4 boxes tooth powder. 1.20 4 combs. 2.00 4 toilet puffs.. .80 4 toothbrushes. 1.20 60 slates 2.70 40 Garnier writing books. 1.20 52 penholders 1.40 1 box pens.. .60 30 boxes Mantilla pens. 5.63 236 schoolbooks. 10. 20 110 crayons.. 1.90 2 boxes chalk. 50 52 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Juan O'Bourke, administrator, Orphans' Asylum, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Date. Apr. 11 J. Torres & Co Articles. 9 bottles ink. Disposition and use. Remarks. Asensio & Puente For use in the Orphan Asylum at Quantity paper and envelopes pur- Cienfuegos, Cuba. chased not specified. Amounts. $3.40 Paper, envelopes 2 gross buttons. 1 copy book.. 70 60 .10 Spanish gold 37.33 Reduced to U. S. currency $33.60 144 penholders. $3.75 1 box pens... .38 144 Garnier writing books. 9 inkstands. 3.00 2.25 Spanish gold 9.38 Reduced to U. S. currency. 8.53 .do 1 night table. 4.00 .do 1,355 pounds fresh beef. 149.05 .do 1, 218. 64 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Elias Chandler, First United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 27 Preigosa & Moreira. Swift & Co Total Apr. 30 Palacio & Estrada. Alvare & Co 25 blank forms $5.00 For use in office collector of customs, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. 1 oil can. $0.30 gallon varnish. 2.75 44 pounds assorted rope 8.85 4 assorted blocks 3.40 1 bar soap 40 1 ball thread 25 1 galvanized ring. .05 16.00 For use of custom-house steam launch and sloop, Sagua la Grande. Dirube & Varela. 5 tons coal. 50.00 45 empty sacks 4.50 54.50 For use in the custom-house, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. J. P. Murphy. 12 empty bottles. .50 1 box pens. .09 5 gallons kerosene oil 1.75 1,000 pounds ice 16.00 18.34 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 53 Total 14 pounds rope .30 1 iron bucket. .60 1 ax 1.25 25 pounds paint 4.00 1 gallon linseed oil. .90 1 gallon turpentine. 90 1 screw-driver. .30 8.25 For use of steam launch and sloop, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. 102.09 [Personal property purchased by Arturo L. Rogina, House of Beneficencia at Trinidad, Cuba, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 244 pounds rice. Apr. 30 Fuente Martinez & Co $7.32 120 pounds sugar 3.90 60 pounds lard 5.40 45 pounds coffee.. 11.25 30 pounds macaroni 1.80 30 pounds field peas 2.10 60 pounds potatoes 1.50 1 roll garlic.. .40 8 pounds onions .24 1 can kerosene oil. 1.75 15 pounds bacon. 1.65 20 lamp wicks .20 20 boxes matches. .20 can oil.. 1.25 121 pounds common soap. 1.00 12 pounds yellow soap. .75 50 pounds salt .50 5 candles .63 5 bottles aguardiente. .30 1 alcohol stove 48 tablespoons. ream paper liter ink .20 .60 2.00 36 penholders 90 1 box pens. .50 25 pounds sugar 85 6 pounds yellow soap 38 888888 50 Miguel Arcis Jose Cantero.. Fernando Medina 276 pounds meat. 169 pounds fish 1,110 rations bread. $48.07 Used as subsistence and office sup- plies in the House of Beneficencia at Trinidad, Cuba. 55.12 | Used as subsistence in the House of Beneficencia at Trinidad, Cuba. 10. 14 16.65 .do do 54 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Arturo L. Rogina, House of Beneficencia at Trinidad, Cuba, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Apr. 30 Julio C. Bastida 2 bottles syrup figs. $1.80 72 cakes soap 2.40 36 combs .70 36 pencils.. 2.75 15 powder puffs. 2.00 7 powder boxes. .90 3 hairbrushes.. 2.70 36 toothbrushes 6 powder brushes 2.70 2.50 Manuel Rabasa. 19 pairs shoes. 10.45 $18.45 Used by the inmates of the House of Beneficencia at Trinidad, Cuba. Used by the girls in the House of Beneficencia at Trinidad, Cuba. Total 158.88 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Walter B. Barker, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Reconstruction of Government dock at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Repairs to shed at depot quartermas- ter corral, Cienfuegos, Cuba. Apr. 15 Victor Salcines 223 pounds screws 271 pounds nails.. $18.06 21.66 Spanish gold 39.74 Reduced to U. S. currency 3.61 $36.13 25 Castana & Co 2,982 feet lumber 5,000 feet lumber 77.54 130.00 Laureana Cancio & Bros 2 iron rings. $6.50 1 iron ring. 2.75 4 iron braces, 6 iron rings, 20 iron bolts, with washers, 2 pounds nails. 49.50 Spanish gold 58.75 Reduced to U. S. currency 5.34 53.41 Total 297.08 Reconstruction of Government dock at Cienfuegos, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 55 [Personal property purchased by Francisco Leyte Vidal, mayor, director of the municipal hospital, disbursing officer at Marianao, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 7 Tuero & Lavandero 240 pounds rice. For use in the municipal hospital at Marianao. $6.84 220 pounds potatoes 5.62 · 85 pounds sugar 3.40 40 pounds chick-pea. 2.40 20 pounds pease 1.20 40 pounds jerked beef 6.40 34 pounds lard. 3.06 27 pounds bacon. 2.70 23 pounds vermicelli 2.10 24 pounds salt .36 1 case condensed milk 4.90 2 cans mineral oil 3.36 1 demijohn wine 2.18 1 demijohn sweet wine. 2.74 14 pounds onions. 54 2 strings garlic .54 5 bottles vinegar. .52 3 liters olive oil. 68 1 ounce saffron 1.10 20 pounds black beans 1.20 2 brooms. .78 2 sponges .46 13 pounds coffee. 2.08 2 packages candles .24 demijohn aguardiente. .58 1 bottle rum.. .78 15 pounds soap 1.09 21 pounds white beans .63 12 boxes matches. .08 240 pounds bread. 10.80 $69.36 Jorge L. Nunez 20 pounds chloride lime. 1.20 6 ounces iodoform. 1.80 4 ounces salol .80 100 gelatin capsules 20 • 1 liter sulphuric ether. 4 pounds sulphate soda. .60 20 4 ounces iodide potash 1.00 1 pound glycerin 35 4 ounces calomel .60 1 pound white vaseline 55 10 pounds sulphated magnesia .50 2 bottles quinine wine 1.60 2 liters Jaccoud potion 2.00 11.40 do Arturo Gonzalez. Adolfo Gonzalez. 372 pounds fresh beef. 187 bottles milk 44.64 .do. 13.09 do Total 138.49 56 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Letcher Hardeman, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Bayamo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Apr. 2 Jose J. Batista. 2 adzes $1.20 6 brooms. .60 60 sheets paper 1.80 5 cans 1.00 5 water cans. 1.20 $5.80 For repairs to schoolhouse, Bayamo, Cuba. 5 Rafael Gouyomet. 559 cans lime 111.90 906 cans sand. 33.97 830 cans water. 10.37 156.25 17 19 J. W. Grace.. Rafael Gouyomet. 637 feet lumber. 22.95 For repairs to military hospital, Bayamo, Cuba. For repairs to schoolhouse, Bayamo, Cuba. 35 cans lime $7.00 Remigio Fonseca. Primitivo Causella 504 cans water 284 cans sand. 18 barrels lime. 11 packages nails. 6 packages bluing 25 pounds nails. 5 pounds glue 12 pairs hinges.. 5 bolts 6.30 ► 10.65 23.95 12.60 ..do. .do $1.65 · O · .90 2.50 1.25 3.00 219 screwS 2.10 2.00 1 package nails. .70 2 pounds red earth. .15 6 pounds nails. .75 15.00 .....do 236.55 Total [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Edward C. Brooks, Sixth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Barker Mercantile Co 476 pounds coffee. $41.40 448 pounds rice.. 210 pounds beans.. 686 pounds sugar. 301 pounds sugar. 15.68 10.50 34.30 18.06 200 pounds flour. 5.50 2 gallons olive oil 2.50 4 boxes soap. 12.00 2 boxes pearline. 9.50 2 boxes sapolio.. 17.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 57 375 pounds starch 16.90 2 boxes bluing. 2.00 436 pounds salt. 4.36 24 nic nac, A 7.00 2 barrels potatoes 7.00 Rodriguez & Reymunde.... 36 chairs. 64.80 1 table. 18.00 82.80 | $203.70 Groceries for Puerto Principe Hos- pital. Furniture for Puerto Principe Hos- pital. Joaquin Carril. 3 wardrobes 59.31 5 washstands 69.08 2 tables. 10.94 139.33 do Harris Bros. & Co. 12 leader files. 8.00 3 waste baskets. 2.25 3 wire baskets. 2.25 1 letter press 17.00 12 cloths. .50 12 oil boards. 50 1 letter book. 2.75 1 wardrobe 10.00 1 Remington typewriter. 93.00 136.25 A. Gutierrez & Co. Widow of Brana. Juan Cabanas Gonzalez 3 desks 80.50 .do ...do · 48 pillows 38.40 .do 4 revolving chairs. 27.27 .do 4 armchairs $11.72 5 square tables 34.09 Benito Alvarez & Co 6 yellow tables 2 kitchen tables 12 table knives 12 table forks. 12 dessert knives 13.36 5.46 64.63 do 3.63 2.27 3.19 12 dessert forks. 2.04 60 assorted spoons. 8.40 12 knives, forks, and spoons 2.73 1 meat saw 1.37 1 silver ladle 2.26 1 machete 1.27 1 water cooler 19.08 1 coffeepot. .91 1 clothes wringer. 5.90 1 stove. 12.72 4 washboards. 1.26 144 clothespins .91 5 iron pots.. 3.12 2 ironing boards. 1.82 2 boilers 1.14 1 steamer. 1.13 1 coffeepot. 1.40 58 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Edward C. Brooks, Sixth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Benito Alvarez & Co 1 teapot 3 clocks 12 buckets. 4 frying pans 24 brooms 3 ladles. 2 spittoons.. 12 pitchers.. 1 strainer.. 1 case toilet paper. Amounts. $0.68 16.36 3.62 2.05 9.08 55 36 .91 .68 4.09 21.89 24 brushes.. 1 box soap. 24 dust brushes. 36 crumb trays 12 scrub brushes. 3. 12 10.92 4.77 .54 3 bake pans 1.59 3 feather dusters 1.36 6 bottles stove polish. 4.09 12 blacking brushes 1. 13 12 spittoons. 2 kitchen forks. 1 scoop 1 shovel 8.18 .45 .94 .45 2 wash stands 10.90 2 lanterns 1.36 1 ice box 20.00 24 sad irons. 8.18 2 boilers 1.82 3 coffee canisters. 1.37 2 funnels .40 1 tub .68 4 water jars 1.30 9 dishes 4.32 5 strainers. .93 2 gridirons 54 1 egg beater .36 1 scale 1.82 1 pepper mill. .45 2 French knives. 1.36 1 skimmer. .44 15 mops...; 6.84 1 coffee pot 1.37 2 can openers. .36 1 saw knife .46 $240.52 Furniture, kitchen and table ware, and supplies for Puerto Principe Hospital, Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 59 For use in the shoemaking shop, San Juan Asylum. 149.25 For use at San Juan Asylum. Garcia, Cernuda & Co 1 sewing machine 36.00 1 scissors. 1.00 37.00 J. Reborda 300 toothbrushes 56.25 144 hairbrushes. 66.00 144 combs...... 27.00 Benito Alvarez & Co 6 cakes sapolio. .60 1 sprinkler. 880 60 1..20 For use in office and storeroom of superintendent of charities and hospitals. For use in tailor shop at San Jose Asylum. Furniture and tableware for use at Puerto Principe Hospital. Garcia, Cernuda & Co Perez & Co 2 sewing machines 48.00 84 assorted plates. 7.70 20 assorted dishes. 6.92 36 assorted cups 5.86 26 assorted bowls. 1.98 24 assorted tumblers. 2.70 12 egg glasses 1.58 42 assorted lamps 38.25 36 lamp chimneys 6.84 96 lamp wicks *.45 12 lamp shades 6.75 6 pepper cellars. .72 2 butter dishes .83 1 soup tureen 1.35 16 assorted pitchers 8. 19 1 gravy boat.. .54 2 salt cellars.. . 27 10 wash basins. 3.94 4 soap dishes 1.44 1 sugar bowl. .36 96.67 Fernandez, Junguera & Co. 62.44 yards tablecloth 38.23 86 yards mosquito netting. 28.17 24 kitchen cloths 1.81 120 towels 14.77 24 bath towels 5.45 84 napkins.. 16.11 7 bed spreads. 12.73 36 blankets 6 mats 43.66 6.81 167.74 Less 10 per cent discount. 16.77 Total 150.97 1,486. 49 For use at Puerto Principe Hospital.. 60 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Marcus B. Stokes, Tenth United States Infantry, collector, of customs, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Apr. 1 J. Baumgarten & Sons. 4 rubber stamps $3.75 Blue-ink pads 1.00 Amounts. Remarks. For use in the office of the collector of customs at Cardenas. .do Quantity purchased not specified. 4.75 Less express. 2.30 $2.45 18 J. Martinez & Co 2,250 blank forms. 23.75 1 blank book 16.00 12 pencils... .60 1 index .40 40.75 ..do 23 Jose Gonzalez Galas & Co.. Water 5.45 Used on steam launch in customs service at Cardenas. Do. 2 after pieces, rudder 3.86 ..do 30. Luis Arechaederra 2 brooms. · $1.60 1 duster. .25 1.85 For use in the office of collector of customs at Cardenas. Vila & Brothers. J. Martinez & Co. Ice 2.27 ..do Do. 1,500 blank forms. $18.25 1 ream paper 3.75 1 liter ink 1.00 300 envelopes.. 3.00 1 box pens. 60 Jose Gonzalez 1 bottle red ink. Water 65 27.25 2.72 ...do Used on steam launch in customs service at Cardenas. Do. Total 86.60 [Personal property purchased by Capt. William H. Hay, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 16 Jose Henriques. 51 feet Jucaro lumber $17.00 60 copper bolts 6.00 3 pounds copper nails 1.20 6 bronze sockets. 9.00 2 sheets bronze 2.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 61 Repairs to custom-house launch Nama, at Matanzas, Cuba. Material for coppering bottom of custom-house launch at Matanzas, Cuba. ..do Constructed across Gelabert street, Matanzas, Cuba. Custom-house wharf at Matanzas, Cuba. Office of collector of customs at Ma- tanzas, Cuba. Labor included in amount of bill. Labor included in amount of bill. Number not specified. Spanish gold · Reduced to U. S. currency 35.00 3.05 -$32. 15 Bea & Co 3 pounds lamp wicks. .72 12 packages copper tacks. 4.80 12 pounds paper.. .63 12 pounds burnt oil. 1.37 3 bottles "favorite" gold 90 6 ring bolts. · .10 1 can white zinc.. 1.90 1 can yellow-ocher paint. 1.00 3 gallons burnt oil. 2.70 2 pounds potash.. .50 25 pounds waste.. 2.50 34 pounds cocoanut oil. 3.45 10 yards canvas. 4.00 3 eyebolts .30 2 cleaning bricks. .20 3 pounds manila rope 60 25.67 Santiago Algeria Miguel Fleitas. 1 iron grill. Iron rings 75 sheets copper 87.45 $300.00 31.28 331.28 Thomas D. Crews. Paulino Soles. 2 reams paper 4.50 200 envelopes. $2.00 2 reams Spanish paper. 6.00 6 spools thread 1.20 500 blank forms. 6.00 2 colored pencils. .20 15.40 .do D. A. Tower 3 band daters. .31 3 stamp pads .50 1,000 paper fasteners. 1.45 2 boxes staples 88 4 gross steel pens. 2.75 4 boxes Collins eradicator. .67 2 call bells. 2.00 6 pencils... .82 1 pair shears 94 3 blank books .15 3 pounds twine. 54 3 rubber erasers .38 100 sheets carbon paper 3.50 2 Sisson's binders. · 1.60 24 colored pencils 1.06 17.56 .do : 62 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 18 J. P. Durege 50 gallons benzine.. 2 bronze boat hooks 30 Dainter Manufacturing Co. 5 platinum caps [Personal property purchased by Capt. William H. Hay, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 28 Miguel Fleitas. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $7.75 | Office of collector of customs at Ma- Specific use not more definitely stated. 4.00 tanzas, Cuba. Custom-house launch at Matanzas, Cuba. $40.00 6 oil cans.. 2.10 15 gallons motor oil 11.90 1 gallon mineral oil. .15 1 gallon alcohol 1.30 5 pounds Albany grease. 1.25 1 large funnel 3.00 2 small funnels. .10 1 rotary pump and connections 13.50 1 oil syringe. 4.50 2 exhaust valves, complete. 7.00 1 suction valve. 9.00 1 suction exhaust valve. 60 2 governor springs.. .50 1 exhaust rod valve spring. .20 1 set pressure-valve springs. .10 1 wire sieve. 2.10 4 suction-valve springs. .52 2 suction-valve stems... 5.20 1 pressure-valve strainer. 1.30 1 gasoline strainer. 1.30 1 set screw; 1 set-screw lock; 1 set- screw nut. .75 1 pressure-valve stem. 1.25 3 complete burners. 4.50 pound brass wire. .10 1 set asbestus packing. 4.00 7 sets cork rings. 1.80 4 feet Tupper packing. .36 1 ball wick. D .50 3 oil-cup glasses. 75 1 set propeller nuts. 2.40 5 sheets emery cloth. .25 3 oil show glasses.. .18 7 cap screws.. 25 2 oil-cup plugs. .27 4 exhaust-valve rod springs 1.20 20 cross nuts. .70 36 assorted split pins .15 25 feet rubber hose.. 11.25 1 pound emery dust .15 6 empty boxes .30 PERSON AL PROPERTY. 63 J. P. Durege. Total 1 pressure gauge. 10 pounds waste 100 gallons benzine. 5.00 1.00 142.73 do • 15.50 .do 683.99 $12. 12 3.27 6.07 1.24 5.36 [Personal property purchased by Bernabe de Pina, president of the board of the almshouse, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 7 Florencio Mendez. 310 pounds rice. 31 pounds lard. 60 pounds beans. 30 pounds potatoes 53 pounds vermicelli Supplies purchased for the almshouse. .do .do .do do 180 pounds sugar 7.86 .do · 31 pounds coffee. 10.69 do 124 liters milk 15.30 do 375 pounds sweet potatoes. 6.00 .do Garlic 50 .do Onions 40 .do 232 pounds bread. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. 17.11 .do 1 can mineral oil 2.00 .do 13 sacks coal 7.20 do 6 packages candles 1.20 .do 62 pounds bacon 7.13 ..do 28 pounds salt .61 .do 13 cans tomatoes 1.95 .do 18 pounds soap 84 pounds beef Matches. 20 pounds starch 2 bottles olive oil. 3 bottles brandy. 2 bottles alcohol. 2 pounds blue soap 4 bottles vinegar 1 box bluing • 1.44 do 16.80 .do .20 do Do. 2.30 .do .50 .do · .24 .do 40 .do .20 do . 27 .do .10 ..do 128.46 1.06 $127.40 12.50 Supplies purchased for the almshouse. Deducted $1.06 paid from the funds of the almshouse. Less Victor Alonzo & Bro Olazar & Tome 25 pairs shoes. 3 lamps.. $4.50 3 reflectors 1.80 5 screws .30 6.60 do 6 chambers 3.00 1 glazed earthenware pan. .60 3.60 .do Total 150. 10 64 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert G. Paxton, Tenth Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Articles. Amounts. Lorenzo Queralt & Co 50 pounds beans. $5.00 50 pounds sugar. 2.50 50 pounds bacon 5.50 34 pounds lard 4.50 23 pounds sweet oil. 3.00 100 pounds rice. 3.25 100 pounds potatoes 3.00 25 pounds coffee. 4.50 25 pounds vermicelli. 1.75 25 pounds salt. .40 50 pounds soap 3.20 Aniseed and cinnamon .20 2 pounds pepper.. .30 25 pounds onions. .90 2 bundles garlic.. 1.00 2 demijohns wine 7.25 1 cake soap. .10 4 bottles sherry wine. 2.40 4 tins cake 1.40 1 case vermicelli 1.75 25 pounds beans. 1.49 446 pounds flour. 15.61 Adolph Suarez 143 pounds beef 28.60 118 pounds bones. 9.44 38.04 ..do Manuel Rodriguez 2 pounds absorbent cotton 1.10 Medical supplies for civil hospital, Puerto Padre, Cuba. 5 yards iodoform gauze 1.90 ..do Calomel .05 .do 24 antidysentric papers .40 do 300 grams powdered boric acid .25 .do $69.00 Subsistence supplies for cival hos- Expended under the direction of Dr. pital, Puerto Padre, Cuba. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital. Quantity of aniseed and cinna- mon purchased not specified. Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital. Do. Do. Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital Quantity purchased not specified. Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital. Do. 2 cases bandages. 3.00 do Do. 1 formula. 30 .do Do. 2 rolls court plaster 1.35 ..do Do. 2 cans latated flour. 1.30 .do Do. 300 grams codeine sirup. .30 .do Do. 3 rolls court plaster 2.55 .dó Do. 1 prescription .30 .do Do. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 65 500 grams castor oil .50 Medical stores for civil hospital, Hol- Do. guin, Cuba. 50 grams creosote capsules .50 ..do Do. 1 case absorbent gauze, 1 case iodo- form gauze. 2.90 .do Do. 4 bandages .70 do Do. 500 grams cod-liver oil .70 .do Do. 1 case iodoform gauze. 1.90 do Do. 2 pounds fenicated cotton, 2 caus- 2.60 do Do. tics. 50 grams creosote capsules .50 do Do. 100 bichloride tablets 1.20 do Do. 1 case iodoform gauze. 1.90 .do Do. 1 kilo sulphate soda, calomel .45 .do 1 prescription .60 do 1 pound absorbent cotton .55 .do Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital. Quantity calomel not specified. Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital. Do. 300 grams codeine syrup. 30 .do Do. 2 prescriptions. 80 .do Do. 1 antispasmodic potion. .20 .do Do. 1 case absorbent gauze, 1 atropine 1.25 do Do. lotion. 200 grams sulphate magnesia.. .10 .do Do. 2 prescriptions... .80 .do Do. 100 grams Helmerich's ointment. .30 .do Do. 50 grams iodide of potash .60 .do Do. 500 grams camphorated liniment 1.75 .do Do. Calomel .05 do 1 kilo fenicated cotton 2.10 .do 24 antidysenteric powders. Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil Quantity not specified. hospital. Expended under direction of Dr. J. N. Maceo, director civil hospital. .40 do Do. 2 prescriptions .70 .do Do. 200 grams bichloride tablets. 2.40 .do Do. 1 kilo sulphate soda, with calomel. .45 ...do Do. 40.00 Pablo Faragoza. 1 street roller. 50.00 Used in repairing streets, Holguin, Cuba, Rimblas Garcia & Co Twine $0.40 Used in repairing barracks at Hol- Quantity not specified. guin, Cuba. 6 whitewash brushes 2.40 do 1 padlock. .25 .do 36 screws .30 .do 12 pounds glue 6 pounds paint 500 feet twine 1 pound glue Sandpaper. 2 packages tacks. Drawer knobs • 3.00 .do .40 .do 3.00 .do .25 .do 30 .do 20 .do · .30 Quantity purchased not specified. Do. 11189—Y Y———5 66 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert G. Paxton, Tenth Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Rimblas Garcia & Co 12 pounds paint $0.80 Used in repairing barracks at Hol- guin, Cuba. 1 pair hinges .25 .do 12 iron screws .10 do 1 grindstone handle. .80 .do 1 door latch .40 .do 1 iron hook. .10 .do 1 package nails. .10 do bottle turpentine .12 · .do bottle varnish.. .30 .do Sandpaper, paint. Gum arabic 12 screws Alcohol 16 pounds paint 1 brass knocker .10 .do .15 .do .10 .do .10 .do · .96 do .05 .do 8 metal screws .10 .do 12 iron screws. .10 .do 1 pair metal hinges .20 .do Sandpaper. .10 .do 8 pounds glue Do. 2.00 .do 3 packages tacks .30 do 5 varas screen 4.00 .do Hooks .10 .do Do. 4 metal knockers. .20 do 2 pairs hinges .40 .do 1 trunk lock. 40 .do 1 leather key plate .05 .do 3 pairs hinges .60 do 3 trunk locks.. 1.20 do 2 packages nails. .20 .do 3 leather key plates .20 .do 36 metal screws 45 .do Sandpaper .15 do 1 pound glue Do. .25 do bottle varnish 30 .do Alcohol and gum arabic .30 .do Do. 3 single hinges. 37 .do 36 iron screws .30 .do 1 package paint .05 .do 4 wood boxes. .60 .do Sandpaper .15 do 1 bottle turpentine Do. .25 .do 1 bottle varnish .60 .do 3 wood boxes.. 55 .do | Wire nails. .10 .do Do. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 67 3 pairs metal handles.. 3.00 .do 4 packages tacks 40 .do 2 empty cans.... .15 ..do 1 gallon alcohol 1.25 .do Gum arabic .50 do Do. bottle olive oil. .12 do Sandpaper .30 do Do. 12 pounds paint .72 ..do 8 pounds glue. 2.00 .do 6 iron rammers. 4.20 ..do 1 package tacks 10 pounds paint 4 sheets zinc…….. 12 lamp wicks .10 .do .60 .do 8.82 .do .25 .do 1 pound solder 50 ..do 1 package tacks 10 .do 2 pounds paint .12 do 100 pounds Portland cement 3.20 do 2 pairs hinges .40 do 48 iron screws 20 .do 9 drawer knobs. 25 do bottle varnish 30 .do Mineral coal 3.00 do Do. 2 tubes .40 do 2 burners. .40 .do 6 iron rammers. 3.00 do 1 metal knocker. 05 .do 1 pair hinges .20 do $64.03 Ricardo Sirven 219 prescriptions. 228.15 Norberto Pla 14 poles.. $88.50 For use at civil hospital at Holguin, Cuba. 3 pole bases 21.50 8 spinning wheels. 30.76 2 wheels. 7.65 2 jamb posts. 51.20 50 fence posts. 32.00 2 balustrades 10.00 2 faucets.. 4 large wheels. 164 screws 5.00 12.50 100 cross timber 85.00 61.00 10.00 2 fillings. Kokomo Fence Machine Co. 255 yards iron posts, 1 ornamental arch, 418. 11 Repairs to roads at Puerto Padre, Cuba. 656.00 Used at cemetery, Puerto Padre, Cuba. 2 gates. R. J. Fleming 1 lamp stand 1.75 Used at the jail at Holguin, Cuba. Jose S. Betancourt 1 ream paper $4.05 bottle ink. .70 4.75 ..do Ricardo Sirven 1 bottle mineral water .20 .do Prescriptions 3.05 do 3.25 Number purchased not specified. 68 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Paper bottle ink. $1.00 45 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert G. Paxton, Tenth Cavalry, disbursing officer at Holguin, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Ant. Oms & M Articles. Remarks. Quantity purchased not specified. Amounts. Disposition and use. Used at the jail at Holguin, Cuba... .do Pens. 20 ..do Pencils 05 .do Wafers .05 .do Do. Do. Do. 350 blank forms 5.25 .do $7.00 5 tubes 1.00 .do 45 bottles kerosene oil. 4.50 do 8 balls cord. .15 do 24 brooms .. .40 .do 9 empty bottles. .90 .do Soap, laundry 1.05 .do Stamps .20 .do Do. Do. 5 burners. 1.00 ..do 9.20 Diego Trueba.. Juan Fernandez. Leopoldo Rodriguez.. Francisco Nunez 32 wood posts 25.60 Municipalities and sanitation. 300 stakes $9.00 400 posts. 12.00 21.00 .do 60 barrels lime 30.00 8 screws $8.00 2 lamps. 1.00 4 screws .60 15 picks. 6.00 1flax comb. 1.50 1 bar 1.00 1 pair rings. .40 4 bearings 2.00 20.50 .do Amado Dumont Diego Trueba... Manuel Garcia Jose Hevia Total 5 boards lumber. 62 cubic meters stone. 52.70 .do 27 cubic meters stone. 22.95 ..do 10 boards lumber. 13.00 5.00 Repairs to barracks at Holguin, Cuba. .do 1,780.03 Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 69 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Samuel V. Ham, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of Apr. 11 Angelino Serru Jesus Maura. Serapio Usatorres. 12 Natalio Gonzalez 16 Juan del Rosal 12 | Miguel Miguel Rodriguez 929 16 24 Juan Silva. Serapio Usatorres. Miguel Rodriguez Juan Silva. Angel Serru Jesus Maura Bernardo Ferrer · Yriarte Bros Eduardo Aluja Jesus Maura.. ..do Miguel Rodriguez Serapio Usatorres. Angelino Serru 30 Vicente Rodriguez First Lieut. George E. Stoekles, Eighth Cavalry. Miguel Rodriguez Serapio Usatorres. Jesus Maura. Angel Serru Total 51 barrels lime 20 sacks lime 47.83 cubic meters stone 139 prescriptions 27 prescriptions 2,385 cubic feet sand. 20 barrels lime 2,473 cubic meters stone. 2,559 cubic feet sand 3,045 cubic feet sand. 110 cubic meters stone 70 sacks lime 60 sacks lime 1 coffin 5 balls twine 1 ball twine 282 sacks lime 60 sacks lime 1 incandescent lamp 1 lamp shade · April, 1900.] $17.85 do .do.. Medicines furnished the indigent of Nuevitas and vicinity. ..do Used in paving and repairing streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. Used in repairing and paving streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. 7.00 143.49 114.65 18.25 84.66 7.00 .do 74. 19 .do 90.84 do 108. 10 do 357.50 .do · 24.50 .do 21.00 8.00 2.50 ..do Used for burial of indigent American deceased at Nuevitas. Used in paving and repairing streets, Nuevitas, Cuba. .50 do 98.70 do 21.00 .do 2,895 cubic feet sand 102.77 do 8,045 cubic meters stone. 241.35 do 155 barrels lime 54.25 $0.50 .50 1.00 do 9.88 .do 120.34 do 104.43 do 56.00 do 69.65 .do 1,959. 40 1,235 pounds ice 339 cubic feet sand 3,381 cubic meters stone 160 barrels lime 199 barrels lime. 70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. John T. French, jr., quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. $245.28 Used in extending water supply from Cabana Barracks to hospital and Battery No. 2. 10.26 Used in whitewashing mess halls, Santa Clara Battery, Vedado, Cuba. For use at headquarters, Department of Habana, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing Maestranza Build- ing, Habana, Cuba. 37.60 2.25 108.40 Used in repairing batteries 3, 4, and 5, Vedado, Cuba. 45.86 Used in repairing Santa Clara Bat- tery, Vedado, Cuba. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 9 Lieut. Col. C. F. Humphrey, 2,977 feet iron pipe deputy quartermaster- | 1 head shower $243.78 1.50 general, U.S. A. Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- 650 pounds salt 4.63 ant commissary, U.S. Vols. 150 pounds rice. 5.63 14 The Journal Printing Co 2,900 blank forms. 16 Ladislao Diaz & Bros 30 flat tiles.. 3,433 feet lumber 1,566 feet lumber 1,200 bricks. 300 roofing tiles.. 11 pieces lumber 2,455 feet lumber 24.00 ..do $7.50. 16.00 178.32 201.82 .do 26 Gomez O'Brien & Co 5 gallons gasoline 1.05 4 pounds solder. 1.20 2.25 ..do James B. Clow & Sons 1 iron ferrule, with caps and screws 2 galvanized iron tees.. 1.65 .do 1 double hub sleeve $0.66 .20 .86 4,610 feet lumber Amount paid, $108.61. Amount paid, $48.86. Ladislao Diaz & Bros. Joseph Woodrow Marina Sierra & Co. 11 barrels Portland cement 92 pounds galvanized strap iron 6.44 138. 34 44.00 Used in repairing sewer at La Punta, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing Pirotecnia Build- ing, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing Cabanas Barracks, Habana, Cuba. Used in repairing office superintend- ent charities and hospitals, Ha- bana, Cuba. 10 pounds galvanized strap iron... 12 screw hooks $0.70 .25 .95 ..do Knight & Wall Co. 1 ball sash cord. .85 .do 25 pounds solder. 6.25 Used in repairing sewer at La Punta, Habana, Cuba. 10 pounds prussian blue 4.00 Used in repairing Cabanas Barracks, Habana, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 71 Pons & Co 2,000 pounds quick lime. 3,000 pounds quick lime. 10.98 10 feet vitrified pipe... 5.00 Aspuru & Co Adolfo E. Mueller & Co 150 pounds pig lead 5.25 88 pounds bar iron 3.30 7.32 Used in repairing Santa Clara Bat- tery, Vedado, Cuba. Used in repairing Cabanas Barracks. Used in repairing sewer at La Punta, Habana, Cuba. .do .do 4 plain bibbs 3.00 Used in repairing batteries 3, 4, and 5, Vedado, Cuba. 4 cast iron Y's $3.45 1 lead trap, with cap screw. 1.25 40 feet cast-iron soil pipe 12.80 17.50 Used in repairing sewer at La Punta, Habana, Cuba. 2 cast-iron traps, P 2.25 2 cast-iron running traps. 1.50 1 brass caulking ferrule .35 1 Y .75 4.85 .do 77 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 16.94 4 elbows .48 4 bushings. .30 17.72 Manuel Tabaos G. Alvarez. 5 gallons gasoline 1.50 Used in repairing sewer at La Punta, Habana, Cuba. 700 libras ice. 3.15 575 libras ice. Francis I. Wiltie Hard ware Co. 300 galvanized-iron buckets 2.59 86.25 Used in repairing Maestranza Build- ing, Habana, Cuba. For use of enlisted men constructing commissary storehouse. .do For use as fire buckets, Cabanas Bar- racks, Habana, Cuba. 27 30 W. J. Mathews 12 galvanized-iron buckets 100 galvanized-iron buckets 2 pairs doors 8 pairs hinges. M. Ruiz & Co Journal Printing Co Total 250 blank forms. 3,350 blank forms. 3.45 28.75 $16.00 2.00 18.00 26.00 96.35 1, 222.02 For use as fire buckets, Pirotecnia Building, Habana, Cuba. For use as fire buckets by Second U. S. Artillery. Used in repairing buildings at La Punta, Habana, Cuba. Used for roster of troops. Used in headquarters, Division of Cuba. 72 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Articles. Amou Amounts. Apr. 5 Garcia & Albuerne 4,000 brick. 3,500 tiles. $57.60 70.00 $127.60 7 Olascoaga & Sota. 3 kegs nails.. For use in repairing orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. 12.00 322 pounds nails. 13.68 1 can Gions paint 1.92 gallon paint oil. .80 2 pairs hinges .15 600 pounds lead 39.00 10 screws 60 2 pounds tow. 30 1 ladle. 10 4 machine bolts .40 2 hand-made nuts .20 12 cans paint 21.00 300 pounds oil 29.70 1 gallon turpentine. .72 6 cans paint 2.25 40 pounds galvanized iron 3.20 806 pounds round iron. 28.21 9 pounds hand-made nuts.. .95 2 pounds tow. .30 1 ladle .10 150 pounds lead 9.75 12 pipe joints. 9 elbows 1 reducer 1 pound waste. 1 large nut. 6.00 6.75 .60 .50 60 4 joints pipe 3.00 1 door lock .30 5 machine bolts 25 24 bottles alcohol. 2.50 12 pounds glue 6.25 3 paint brushes. .60 1.60 9 Magdelena Hera Manuel Gonzalez Elias Capote... Garriga & Figueras. 10 2 elbows.. 40 sacks lime 3,033 bottles milk 10,000 ears corn. 23,588 feet lumber 1 yard hard wood 2 hard wood poles 194.28 22.00 303.30 45.00 ..do do For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos.. For street building and cleaning at Cienfuegos. $189.22 2.50 3.12 494.84 For repairing orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 73 Jose Fontella. Cristobal Diaz 20 tons sand 6 sacks lime 2 cart loads sand Spanish gold $6.00 1.50 7.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 5 rubber stamps 356 bottles milk 12 M. Mestre.. Adolfo F. Cabada 16 George A. Allen Castano & Co 18 C. E. Codd 19 Manuel Gonzalez. Manuel Muniz & Garcia. Castillo & Co 861 cubic yards stone 792 feet lumber 2 cars flag rock 4,309 bottles milk. 15, 500 blank forms 4 sacks rice 2 sacks sugar 2 empty sacks 298 pounds coffee. 7 barrels potatoes. 348 pounds peas 18 00 .....do 5 93 5.25 35.60 1,420.65 21.79 70.00 344.72 32.42 For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos.. For use in the sanitary office at Cien- fuegos, Cuba. For the civil hospital, at Cienfuegos, Cuba. For the streets of Cienfuegos, Cuba.. Used for sanitary purposes at Cien- fuegos, Cuba. For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos. .do $26.52 23. 21 1.00 55.13 29.75 22.62 1 case catalan oil. 10.00 1 box codfish 10.00 154 pounds bacon 16.56 150 pounds jerked beef. 16.50 2 cases coal oil.. 7.00 cask sherry wine 39.00 207 pounds onions. 6.21 6 strings garlic. 4 cases milk 436 pounds lard. 4 boxes vermicelli. 4 cases milk 1 sack salt 1, 288 pounds rice 38. 15 3.00 23.00 6.50 26.00 1.50 38.00 7 barrels potatoes. 29.75 · 415 pounds lard. 37.35 1 box codfish 9.75 100 pounds jerked beef. 12.00 100 pounds bacon. 11.25 8 boxes vermicelli. 13.00 225 pounds beans. 7.87 300 pounds coffee. 57.00 646 pounds sugar 22.61 2 empty sacks 1.00 205 pounds onions 5.64 6 strings garlic.. 3.00 pound saffron 7.00 2 boxes soap. · 9.00 4 boxes coal oil. 14.00 1 case olive oil. 10.00 74 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $17.00 78.00 8,052 rations bread. Vegetables 10 cases condensed milk. $52.50 [Personal property purchased by First. Lieut. John L..Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Castillo & Co Valdivieso & Bro. Brito & Bro. Rafael Rodriquez Castillo & Co Articles. 4 barrels potatoes. cask sherry wine 2,884 pounds beef. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. $744.87 For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos.. 346.08 ..do 219.59 do 19.62 do 4 boxes soap. 19.00 10 boxes vermicelli. 16.25 1 barrel beans 19.67 131 pounds coffee. 23.58 1 barrel potatoes. 4 strings garlic 1 box tomatoes. 100 pounds lard 334 pounds sugar. 1 empty sack. 4 cases milk 1 barrel potatoes 483 pounds rice. 4.25 2.00 4.50 9.50 11.69 .50 21.00 4.25 • 14.49 12 pounds onions. .44 1 gross matches 1.00 4 cases milk. 21.00 100 pounds coffee. 20.00 3 empty sacks .30 453 pounds rice. 13.59 25 pounds onions. .88 2 strings garlic .90 1 sack salt. 1.75 2 cases milk 11.00 907 pounds rice. 27.21 6 cases milk 33.00 6 brooms. 1.50 100 pounds beans. 6.25 342.00 Less discount. 9.89 Spanish_gold. 332.11 Reduced to U. S. currency 301.92 Valdivieso & Bro.. For the orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. 2,980 pounds meat. $362.60 228 pounds lard Vegetables 34.56 6.40 403.56 .do Pablo Sota…. Sebastian Tuno. 74 yards enamel cloth 21.56 do 72 rolls paper.. $7.50 Date. Apr. 19 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 75 H. W. Klittke & Co 2 paper holders. 2 perforators.. 4 padlocks 72 spoons .60 .60 8. 70 ...do 1.10 1.00 1 lamp chimney .25 • 2 cans paint .50 1 paint brush. .15 3 iron spoons 1.00 3 soup ladles, 4 wash basins 1.17 1 carving knife. ,1.75 8 pounds nails. .80 12 glasses 1.50 12 forks. 3.00 12 knives 24 plates 2.40 2.00 72 small spoons. .75 12 cups 80 1 coffeepot 80 1 sugar bowl .50 2 alcohol stoves 1.50 1 gridiron .90 2 pounds tacks .20 1 lock 75 1 pitcher 10 1 duster .70 6 paint brushes. 1.60 1 knife .75 Spanish silver 25.97 Reduced to U. S. currency. 19.92 .do • 1 lock. $0.40 1 pair hinges .10 108 knives; 108 forks; 108 spoons 9.90 2 iron tubs. 3.00 13.40 .do 1 coffee roaster 4.25 1 coffee stand.. .20 Lazaro Solano Eugenio Allende Sucn de Guill mo Bluhme & Co. Spanish gold 24 beds 637 pounds corn meal 1 roll adhesive plaster. 4 pounds carbolic acid 4.45 Reduced to U. S. currency · 4.06 ...do 62.40 do D 14.55 .do $0.60 2.00 144 wooden boxes 1.00 6 droppers .30 2 boxes sulphur soap 1.50 5.40 .do Jose Pujol & Co 75 sacks charcoal. 41.25 6 cords wood. 21.60 Spanish silver 62.85 do Reduced to U. S. currency 48.21 .do 76 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $28.11 2.25 22.98 1.75 11.00 9.00 1.76 100 pounds beans. 6.00 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Planas & Correjo 4 sacks rice 25 pounds soap Rice, starch 1 liter coal oil - 1 sack sugar Beans, potatoes Lard Articles. Do. Do. Remarks. Amounts. Disposition and use. For the orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. .do do Quantity purchased not specified. do do do .do do Spanish gold 82.85 Reduced to U. S. currency. $75.66 Pedro Rosello Garriga & Figueros. 48 pairs shoes. 36.53 do 475 feet lumber.. $13.73 20 strips lumber 3.00 Spanish gold 16.73 Reduced to U. S. currency: 15.28 .do Y. Torres & Co. 50 blank books $8.75 36 books, catechisms. 1.20 18 books, etiquette 2.70 12 books, geographies. 4.00 12 books, grammars 24 penholders. 13 bottles ink. 1 liter ink 1.75 18.40 .do .80 .70 1.25 216 pearl buttons 1.90 24 spelling books 1.95 1 box crayon .40 1 pair scissors. 1.50 1 blank book .10 6 boxes hooks and eyes .30 ream writing paper. 2.50 18 sewing needles .60 1 bottle ink. .30 144 rolls tape 4.00 12 penholders 40 1 box pens. 60 Paper... .20 Spanish silver 17.50 Ramon Fernandez Villanneva Rangel & Novoa Cienfuegos Coal Co. Reduced to U.S. currency 120 pairs canvas shoes 304 yards drill 4 tons coal. 13.42 ......do 22.50 ..do 39.98 .do · 28.00 For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos.. Quantity paper purchased not speci- fied. Date. Apr. 19 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 77 Y. Torres & Co. 1 inkstand.. $2.50 - 6 sheets blotting paper .50 2 boxes pens.. 1.50 1 bottle ink. .30 1 ream writing paper. 4.50 2 liters ink 2.00 1 sheet waterproof paper. .30 12 penholders 1.00 12 pencils. .75 Spanish gold 13.35 Reduced to U. S. currency 12.19 .do 20 Hubbell, Nicholas & Co 2 Studebaker carts $113.90 2 sets harness. 54.60 168.50 For street cleaning and building at Cienfuegos. 21 Jose Menendez Cristobal Diaz 2 barrels lime 3.84 For the orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. 800 brick 27 sacks lime 6 cart loads sand $12.80 19.70 4.20 Spanish gold 36.70 Reduced to U. S. currency 33.52 • For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos.. 24 Pons & Co 10 barrels cement $45.00 600 tiles. 39.00 Spanish gold 84.00 Reduced to U. S. currency. 28 Antonio Aluzi.. Mariana Sierra & Co. J. Guerra Quintana Swift & Co. 30 George A. Allen Carlos J. Trujillo Elias Capote Cienfuegos Coal Co. Castillo & Co Arsenio & Puente Santiago O'Rourke Bernardo Echemendi 580 cubic meters stone. 4 barrels cement 6,000 ears corn... 5 tons coal Crackers.. 1,080 feet iron pipe $40.50 13 tees 62.10 304 bottles milk 1,304 pounds fresh beef. 1,475 pounds fresh beef. 143. 44 162.25 970.20 21.00 27.00 40.00 Total 35 cords wood 12 blank books $2.00 ream writing paper 1.00 3.00 .do 30.00 10 cords wood 1 iron bar.. $1.00 2 hub rims.. .80 1 chain 1.00 2.80 For use on the steam road roller at Cienfuegos. 7,674.55 76.36 109. 20 102.60 38.66 ..do For the orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. Quantity purchased not specified. .do .do For the civil hospital at Cienfuegos.. For the orphan asylum at Cienfuegos. Street building and cleaning at Cien- fuegos. .do .do For use of the steam road roller at Cienfuegos. 105.00 Street building and cleaning at Cien- fuegos. 78 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Henry Page, acting collector of customs and disbursing officer at Nuevitas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 30 Yriarte Bros 1 spool thread 1 can mineral oil 1 lamp burner $0.10 2.00 .20 $2.30 For use of the custom-house at Nue- vitas, Cuba. 2.30 [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Total Apr. 5 F. Castaneda Federico Miranda 18 bottles milk Medicines Jose Manuel Fant Jaime Vidal Angel Arrebola. V. Rodriguez & Co. 9 Krajewski Pesant Co $1.80 6.00 48 pounds fish 4.80 84 pounds fish 8.40 $7.80 Used in isolating and caring for yel- low-fever patients at Nuevitas, Cuba. Used as subsistence by the crew of the Prochazka at Nuevitas, Cuba. .do Disposed of under direction of Owen W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H.S. Do. Do. 1,000 blank forms. $6.50 Used in prevention of smallpox at Nuevitas. Do. 500 blank forms 6.00 100 blank forms. 2.50 Used as bills of health in insular service at Nuevitas, Cuba. Used in reporting the arrivals of alien passengers at Nuevitas, Cuba. Do. Do. 15.00 18 pounds lubricating oil. 3.00 Used in the quarantine launch Pro- chazka at Nuevitas, Cuba. Do. 85 pounds brass tubes $51.00 1 brass union .80 1 brass nut.. 30 2 brass plugs. .40 12 pounds cast iron. .60 1 pounds packing .90 8 pounds washers. .16 24 pounds plugs .46 1½ pounds strap. .30 8 pounds wrought iron .48 1 hammer handle. .30 3 cans white paint. 3.30 1 gallon varnish. 2.00 165 pounds grate bars. 8.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 79 8 boiler tubes, 2-inch diameter..... 2.10 4 elbows .40 8 plugs .80 55 pounds galvanized sheet iron. 4.40 20 bolts .80 1 pound packing 1.75 79.50 35 pounds wrought iron 2.10 2 elbows 1.10 Used in repairs on the boiler and ma- chinery of the Waldo at Habana, Cuba. Disposed of under direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1 T. .70 8 feet pipe 2.40 1 bushing. 2 nipples 4 bolts 40 40 .40 4 washers. .08 2 flanges.. .75 30 pounds wrought iron 2.40 1 elbow .75 1 union .12 11.60 Used in repairs on the barge Pro- tector at Habana, Cuba. Do. 15 gallons lubricating oil 9.75 20 pounds waste 3.00 5 gallons kerosene oil 2.50 15.25 1 reverse nut stud 5.00 Used on the U.S. S. Fessenden, Ha- bana, Cuba. .do Do. 5 feet lumber $0.60 202 pounds cast iron. 12.12 12.72 F'co Taquechel. 2 medical prescriptions.. 1.00 2 adhesive plasters .90 1.90 Used in making grate bars for the disinfecting plant at Habana, Cuba. Used in the operation of the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Habana, Cuba. Disposed of under direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Labor included in bill. Disposed of under direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Do. Manuel Johnson. ounce santonine .10 1 hypodermic syringe 2.50 - 1 medical prescription. .75 4 packages antiseptic cotton .40 5 yards gauze. 1.20 1 nailbrush .25 5.20 ..do Do. Solana & Co 6 rubber stamps 4.50 1 rubber stamp; 1 rubber stamp ink. 2.50 1 rubber dating stamp... 1.75 1 box pens. 1.00 5 penholders .40 6,500 blank forms. 38.00 48.15 do Do. 80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Articles. April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 9 Vinda de Ruiz de Gamiz 4 tons coal. $36.00 Used in the U. S. S. Fessenden at Disposed of under direction of H. R. Habana, Cuba. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 2 pounds metallic rubber 1 pound packing $0.50 .50 40 pounds cement 2.00 3.00 do Do. A. Soto & Co 144 brass screw eyes 2.50 100 pounds cotton waste. 11.00 10 gallons boiled linseed oil. 7.70 4 papier maché buckets 4.00 112 feet galvanized pipe. 8.96 2 iron nipples .50 3 iron T's..... .60 1 globe valve. 1 iron union.. 2 iron nipples 1.75 .40 .50 2 iron plates.. 80 8 iron screw eyes .48 16 iron rollers .10 28 feet galvanized pipe. 2.24 22 pounds bar iron .88 2 iron knobs.. .50 1 monkey wrench 2.50 Spanish gold 45. 41 Reduced to U. S. currency 41.28 Used in the operation of the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Habana, Cuba. Do. G. Gonzalez. 10 1,100 pounds ice 8.80 .do Do. Tormer Janer & Co. 9 hard-wood piles $38.25 9 screws 2.70 Spanish gold 40.95 Reduced to U. S. currency 36.86 11 Geo. Simmons, chief of divi- sion of stationery, print- ing, and blanks. | 1 case. $0.74 Used to protect the wharf at Nuevitas. Disposed of under direction of O. W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1 ream cap paper, full sheets 1.39 2 reams thin linen cap paper. 1.52 1 ream legal cap paper, ruled.. 1.39 1 ream heavy linen paper, half sheets 1.39 1 ream heavy linen letter paper. 1.39 1 ream thin linen letter paper 1.15 ream note paper, ruled 30 ream card blotting paper. 29 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 81 11189—Y Y—————6 ream manila paper 1.63 24 black pencils 25 sheets carbon paper .20 12 blue pencils .37 6 red pencils. .17 6 wooden penholders. .08 288 rubber bands 36 rubber bands 3 pieces rubber ink erasers 2 gross steel pens 3 letter copying books. 1 press copying brush. 6 sheets oiled paper pound rubber pencil erasers. .10 .78 1.26 .13 .05 .63 .21 .11 10 1 gutta-percha ruler.. 2 glass inkstands · 14 14 1 glass and metal inkstand. 11 1 steel eraser …………. 17 1 bill file. .03 3 paper weights 1 pen rack 2 pounds twine. 2 letter clips. 3 letter files. .19 03 .44 .31 1.02 1 letter file, cap size .39 2 boxes paper fasteners. 3 ruling pens .24 .14 pound pins 2 pounds brown sealing wax. .16 1 box bond seals. .26 2 spools red tape. 02 1 copying bowl. .23 .14 19.64 Used in operation of United States Marine-Hospital Service at Nue- vitas, Cuba. Do. Used in the operation of the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Lindsley, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 1 case. .74 1 ream heavy linen paper. 1.39 12 blue pencils. .17 12 red pencils .17 2 gross steel pens 78 6 rubber ink erasers. .09 3 typewriter erasers .06 2 steel erasers. .33 2 boxes paper fasteners.. .15 2 boxes paper fasteners.. .13 3,000 envelopes 3.77 7.83 1 case. .74 2 reams heavy linen paper 2.78 14 reams thin linen paper. 1.73 1 ream note paper. .60 82 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Used in the operation of the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Used in the administrative office, United States Marine-Hospital Service, Habana, Cuba. .do Disposed of under direction of H. B. Parker, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Disposed of under direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Quan- tity purchased not specified. Disposed of under direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Used on the launch Urquhart at Disposed of under direction of J. M. Cienfuegos, Cuba. Lindsley, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. Do. Date. Apr. 11 From whom purchased. Geo. Simmons, chief of divi- sion of stationery, print- ing, and blanks. Articles. 48 sheets blotting paper gross pencils. Amounts. $0.59 1.07 2 copying books. gross rubber bands .84 .72 4 paper weights .19 1 pair shears. .41 2 letter clips.. .04 4 letter files 1.36 4 stamp-inking pads. .32 4,250 envelopes. 6.44 $17.83 12 J. R. Casal Lumber, molding, varnish. 38.35 6 sheets ground glasses. 25.00 63.35 Cienfuegos Coal Co. Terry & Figueroa. 2 tons coal. 3 bottles tonic. 2 tons coal. 16.00 16.00 do $1.20 3 bottles salicylate soda .90 1 bottle bicarbonate soda. .15 ounce calomel.. .20 1 pound sulphate soda .15 ounce perchloride iron. .10 5 grams theobromine. 50 1 ounce ergot. 75 1 bottle chloroform. 30 1 bottle Pagliari water ounce extract valerian 5 grams valerian caffeine 1 bottle tonic. 40 25 45 70 20 mustard plasters. 1.00 pound absorbent cotton .60 1 medicine dropper. 10 6 test tubes .50 2 ounces Esbach's liquor 40 1 ounce nitric acid .10 ounce naphthol benzo. 20 ounce gum arabic .05 1 bottle tonic.. .60 1 bottle vanilla 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 83 2 bottles tonic 1.20 10.90 Used in operating the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Cien- fuegos, Cuba. Do. do Disposed of under direction of J. M. Lindsley, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H.S. Quantity of matches, candles, and vinegar purchased not specified. J. Lisbarger. 52 dozen eggs. 26.00 5 packages oatmeal.. .75 6 drinking glasses .60 17 pounds butter 8.50 2 cans milk. 34 1 bucket 1 bottle oil. Matches · 30 .10 .10 Candles Vinegar .25 .10 37.04 H. W. Klittke & Co 1 sheet metal 1.25 2 files. .45 1 pair shears. .50 2 cuspidors 1.00 2 brooms 1.00 58 brass screws 1.10 6 tumblers. 2.40 2 quart measures .40 2 iron kettles. 2.80 3 basins. 1.35 2 boilers 1.50 1 rake .75 1 strainer .50 1 sack lime .60 2 machetes 3.50 28 pounds cotton waste 3.40 1 bottle alcohol. .15 5 cans paint 6.30 2 bottles varnish. .75 1 can varnish. 2 bottles turpentine 2.70 • .50 3 bottles boiled oil. · 75 4 pounds iron 2 pounds metal polish .40 1.00 6 hooks .10 2 gallons machine oil. 1.80 6 bolts 1.20 12 copper washers 25 4 brushes .95 1 gallon oil 2.00 12 sponges .50 3 buckets:. 2.25 3 pounds potash .45 44.55 do Disposed of under direction of J. M. Lindsley, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. 84 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Articles. April, 1900.] $0.35 Amounts. $19.23 Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 12 Garriga & Figueras. 641 feet lumber G. M. Guiteras 2 sponges 2 pounds soap .13 .48 E. L. Sanchez 18 pounds meat. 4.70 100 pounds ice .78 40 eggs. Vegetables. Bread. .78 .25 .27 6.78 Disposition and use. Used in operating the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Cien- fuegos, Cuba. Used in operating United States Ma- rine-Hospital Service at Matanzas, Cuba. Remarks. Disposed of under direction of J. M. Lindsley, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Disposed of under direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H.S. Felix Garcia 12 gauge glasses 100 grams pure nitric acid. Jose S. Castillo David Mon 1 cord wood 14 wrenches 3 brass girdles. 1 brass boat hook 1 punch 3 cutters. 2 screws 1 wrench. Used on board the U. S. S. launch Fes- Disposed of under direction of G. M. senden, Matanzas, Cuba. 2.40 do Used in operating the United States Marine-Hospital Service, Matanzas. Used in the steam launch McAdam, at Matanzas, Cuba. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U.S.M. H.S. Quantity vegetables and bread purchased not specified. Disposed of under direction of G. M. Guiteras, passed assistant surgeon, U.S. M. H. S. Do. .25 10.22 $23.75 5.00 2.50 1.00 1.50 1.00 34. 75.....do 1.75 3.75 .50 24. 77 .do .do 2 iron rods. 1 machine bolt Spanish-American Light Co. 6 incandescent lamps T. Bea & Co 1 ton coal. 12 sheets sandpaper → 2.00 $16.00 .30 2 yards canvas.. .60 4 pounds rope 2.00 6 pounds turpentine. .60 15 pounds boiled oil. 1.50 2 cans white paint. 3.68 2 pounds yellow paint. .56 Used in operating the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Matan- zas, Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 85 2 pounds blue paint. .73 1 pound sal ammoniac. .25 26.22 do Do. Virginio Porro.. 2 pounds vermilion paint .60 1 pound green paint. 1.50 1 quart varnish. .60 1 quart turpentine .20 2 gallons cocoanut oil 1.20 gallons dynamo oil. 1.40 2 gallons boiled oil.. 1.40 1 pint raw oil .10 2 pounds caustic soda .40 13 do 12 sheets emery cloth. .10 17 feet pipe.. 1.02 1 valve .70 1 reducing tee .15 3 elbows.. 1 union .24 .15 1 nipple .10 pound copper wire .30 1 pair wire nippers .70 1 Yale lock. 2.25 12 pounds galvanized nails. 1.80 8 pounds cut nails. .48 15.39 2 gallons cocoanut oil 1.50 • gallons machine oil. 1.40 2 pounds metal polish. 1.20 2 sponges. .20 5 nipples .55 6 elbows. .45 1 package brass tacks .50 10 pounds cotton waste 1.25 1 quart turpentine .20 First Lieut. John M. Mor- gan, Eighth U. S.Cavalry. 25 pounds onions. .73 75 pounds coffee. 9.00 6 packages matches .30 30 cans apricots 4.35 30 cans apples 2.63 84 cans tomatoes 5.46 12 cans peas. 1.41 72 cans milk. 8.90 2 gallons sirup. 1.50 18 pounds soda crackers. 3.24 2 pounds pepper. .44 2 cans lard .68 42 pounds salt 39 • 72 cans pears 7.02 Used in disinfecting plant and on U.S. launch Branham, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of H. B. Parker, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. 7.25 Used in the quarantine station, San- tiago de Cuba, Cuba. Do. 86 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 13 First Lieut. John M. Mor- gan, Eighth U. S. Cavalry. Corrales & Co Iriarte Bro Articles. Amounts. 72 cans corn $6.39 36 bottles pickles 7.35 100 pounds granulated sugar. 5.63 24 cans soup... 4.20 96 cans salmon 13.06 48 cans sardines 7.20 12 cans peaches. 14 pounds cinnamon 3.00 1.14 5 pounds mustard 1.95 2 bottles sauce. .41 13 pounds tea.. 7.80 24 pounds hominy. .54 6 pounds tapioca .36 4 gallons sirup. 3.00 150 pounds potatoes 3.92 6 pounds butter 2.37 2 chamois skins. .92 18 pounds soda crackers 3.24 2,000 pounds ice 16.00 272 pounds beef. 32.56 $167.09 4 varas canvas. 3.60 Disposition and use. Remarks. Used on the tug Prochazka at Nuevi- | Disposed of under the direction of 0. tas, Cuba. Used in the operation of the United States Marine-Hospital Service at Nuevitas, Cuba. W. Stone, acting assistant surgeon, U.S.M. H. S. Do. 10 pounds nails. 3 sacks charcoal 2 cans lard... .66 2.90 5.40 35 pounds cotton waste. 5.25 2 gallons turpentine. 1.60 10 gallons kerosene oil 4.00 50 pounds onions 1.60 37 pounds white paint. 3.75 3 cans paint 4.90 10 pounds black paint. 1.25 2 pounds vermilion paint. 1.00 2 bottles cocoanut oil. 50 1 flat brush 25 2 bolts, complete. 3 ovens 48 sheets sandpaper .30 3.00 .80 Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency · 40.76 37.16 Used on the tug Prochazka at Nuevi- tas, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 87 Used in operating the United States Marine Hospital Service at Mariel Station, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. F. Miranda. 2 bottles vegeto-mercurial solution. $1.00 100 grams Beaunot's powders .75 1 gallon alcohol 1.25 pound phosphate soda. .25 3.25 do Do. 48 balls naphtholine. .40 4 ounces permanganate potash. 50 A. Suarez. 4 pounds fish .40 A. Monjo.. Vegetables 4.05 Rebbin Clerk. 10 gallons kerosene oil 1.34 6.69 ..do. Do. Southern Fuel and Supply 1 tons coal. 10.50 Co. Used on U. S. steamer Half Moon, at Jacksonville, Fla. Do. Merrill Stevens Co 2 ounces "B" chimneys. 2.50 ..do Do. Elias Alonzo 6 brooms.. $2.50 18 sacks charcoal. 10.80 50 gallons oil 17.50 10 yards linen. 1.00 31.80 243 pounds bread. 13.36 251 pounds beef 62.75 50 pounds ham 9.45 25 pounds potatoes 1.25 17 dozen eggs. 10.20 30 pounds onions. 1.50 20 pounds tomatoes 1.00 8 chickens. 8.00 6 pigeons.. 90 56 pounds fish 5.60 7 cans butter 2.25 16 pounds butter 4.00 2 pounds lobsters. 30 65 pounds vegetables. 4. 28 1 bunch bananas .30 25 cans milk. 2.75 10 pounds sugar .50 4 pounds crackers. · 40 3 pounds cheese. .66 129.45 Krajewski-Pesant Co. 15 gallons machine oil 9.75 Brass bolts 20.00 ...do Used in repairs on steamer Fessen- den at Habana, Cuba. do Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S.; labor included in bill, and quantity purchased not specified. Used in repairs on autoclaves at Disposed of under the direction of Habana. H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M H. S. 29.75 7 air cocks. 25.00 2 pounds brass spring wire 1.20 26.20 17 88 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Fergus P. Ferris, special disbursing agent, United States Treasury Department, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of From whom purchased. Date. Articles. Apr. 17 J.J. Warren 100 vaccine points. Barrios & Coello 17 tons coal. M. Pulido. 9,700 blank forms. 19 P. P. Patchot 2 maps, Habana City · April, 1900.] Amounts. $5.00 Disposition and use. Used in operating the United States Marine Hospital Service at Ha- bana, Cuba. Remarks. Disposed of under the 'direction of 170.00 Used on the steamer Fessenden at Habana, Cuba. H. R. Carter, surgeon, U. S. M. H. S. Do. 28.00 Used in the operation of the United Do. States Marine Hospital Service at Habana, Cuba. 3.00 .do Do. 20 M. Ruiz. Woodward, Wight & Co 600 yards Government duck. 5 gallons spar composition 100 envelopes. 1 blank book... $1.00 2.75 3.75 .do Do. 57.00 22.50 5 pounds aluminum powder 1 light anchor 6.25 · 9.75 95.50 .do National Vaccine Estab- lishment. Kensington Engine Works. Goodyear Rubber Co. 400 glycerine points 20.00 .do 4 gaskets 24.00 .do Do. Do. Do. 4 large rubber mats. 10.67 3 small rubber mats 3.75 36 letters 9.00 23.42 Used on steamer Fessenden at Ha- bana, Cuba. Do. 27 P. P. Elejalde & Co. Barrios & Coello Faustino Maranto 1 hat rack .25 Used in operating the United States Do. Marine Hospital Service at Habana, Cuba. 1 ton coal 12.00 Used in the disinfecting plant at Habana, Cuba. Do. 300 pounds meat. 474 pounds vegetables. $75.00 24. 15 7 pounds fish .70 30 pounds coffee. 7.50 165 pounds bread 9.07 72 pounds ham 14.40 32 dozen eggs. 19.20 60 pounds cheese 15.00 6 chickens.. 6.00 2 pounds flour. .08 24 cans milk. 2.64 36 pounds vegetables. 2.00 3 bottles vinegar. .30 25 pounds sugar .75 45 pounds lard. 5.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 89 Disposed of under direction of H. B. Parker, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. 8 pounds butter. 2.40 184.59 Used in operating the United States Marine Hospital Service, Mariel station, Cuba. Do. 60 gallons kerosene oil. 21.00 36 wicks .60 12 sacks charcoal. 7.20 12 lamp chimneys. 1.50 Capt. Chas. M.Augur, assist- ant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. G. Gebra A Vidal & Bro. 1 gallon turpentine. 200 pounds lime 4 pounds soap 12 brooms. 3 sacks charcoal 1.00 4.80 32 36.42 2.28 ....do Do. Used on the disinfecting barge Rough Rider at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 2.55 .do Do. 25 yards cloth. $3.50 2 spools thread. .15 2 pieces ribbon. .10 3.75 Used to make cushions for steam launch Branham at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. Do. Pedro Torres. 12 dozen eggs. Vegetables 3.60 Used on the barge Rough Rider at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 3.00 ..do 6.60 G. Gebra 4 sacks charcoal. 3.40 2 Do. Disposed of under direction of H. B. Parker, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Quantity and kind purchased not specified. Disposed of under direction of H. B. Parker, assistant surgeon, U. S. M. H.S. Total 1,798.29 [Personal property purchased by Andres Orsini, acting collector of customs, disbursing officer at Tunas de Zaza, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Jesus Suarez. 1 pole.. Paint. $3.00 4.50 Alfred Stiefel. Ice $7.50 4. 15 Miguel Fernandez. 5 gallons mineral oil. $2.00 1 lamp chimney. .20 2.20 For use on the boat of the customs service at Tunas de Zaza, Cuba. .do Used in the custom-house, Tunas de Zaza. .do Item not further described. Item not further described. Quantity purchased not specified. Total 13.85 + 90 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $0.80 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. L. D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Thomas J. Neeland. 250 empty sacks Brooks & Co. Candelario Telles. Jose J. Cisneros. Cristobal Mestre. Pedro Arce 2,500 feet D. T. fuse.. 340 liters milk 657.45 grams bread Bread 10 pounds rice. Amounts. $20.00 Disposition and use. For use in the construction of the waterworks at Guantanamo, prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. .do Furnished to the inmates of the civil hospital at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. .do Furnished to the inmates of the or- phans' asylum at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. Remarks. Quantity of bread purchased not specified in the bill. 18.75 47.60 69.02 30.00 188 kilos sugar. 20.90 17,500 grams coffee 5.25 791 kilos Spanish beans. 14. 22 75 kilos lard ... 16.50 12 eggs.. .60 184 kilos potatoes. 16.60 77 kilos vermicelli. 16 kilos bacon 13.86 12.30 70 kilos ham.. 19.60 50 liters red wine. 10.00 14 liters sherry wine. 6.30 4 strings garlic 2.60 25 kilos onions. 2.25 8 kilos red pepper 2.40 30 kilos salt. 1.20 15 cans condensed milk 3.00 Less 7 per cent discount. 148.38 11. 13 137.25 Furnished to the inmates of the civil hospital at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. Pedro Arce Jose Caballero. 72 liters mineral oil 8.60 .do 17 casks water 5.25 .do Manuel Bertran 484.40 liters milk 67.81 .do 4 reams paper 6 pencils $12.25 .50 1 call bell 2.00 14.75 .do The Barber Asphalt Co. 201.2 feet fuse 7.89 300 empty sacks 15.00 22.89 Date. 6 Apr. 4 9 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 91 Add 15 per cent 3.43 26.32 For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo, in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. 1 furnace 35.00 4 ladles. 8.60 43.60 Less 50 per cent discount. 21.80 21.80 .do 9 Lomba Bertran & Co 18 varas ribbon. .90 6 dolls.. 1.50 36 handkerchiefs. 2.70 48 pairs shoes.. 1 bundle straw 6 pairs slippers 36 pairs socks 5 blankets 12 hats.... 3 undershirts 30.60 .35 1.90 6.62 4.70 4.80 60 54.67 Furnished to the inmates of the or- phan asylum at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago, Cuba. 13.30 For use in the civil hospital at Guan- tanamo, province of Santiago de Cuba. For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. Quantity of screws purchased not specified in the bill. 7| Teodoro Jouanneo 1 knife .60 2 paper hooks .50 1 enameled pot. 1.40 1 razor. 1.80 5 brushes 2.10 6 bottles turpentine 1.20 1 bottle burnt oil .25 1 spirit lamp.. 1.50 2 pairs scissors. 2.30 Screws .05 6 sponges. 1.25 1 package bluing. .30 1 package lampblack .05 16 M. J. Drummond & Co. 540,912 pounds cast-iron water pipe 8, 459.86 Deduct for loss in transit.. 128.86 8, 331.00 624,169 pounds cast-iron coated pipe 9, 762.00 8 curves, 4 tees, 1 reducer 1,042 pounds jute 144.75 61.48 9, 968. 23 Deduct for loss in transit. 209.70 9,758.53 92 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. L. D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Cecilio Fondin 1 pump model M. Romero 15 rubber stamps Andrew Alvarez. 1 board C. Branet & C 24 pick handles. 1 iron plate... Amounts. $2.00 7.00 1.00 Disposition and use. For use in the barracks at Guantana- mo, province of Santiago de Cuba. For use at headquarters at Guantana- mo, province of Santiago de Cuba. For making a model for pump at Guantanamo Barracks, Santiago de Cuba province. Remarks. $7.00 2.80 2 blocks 55.00 1 adze 8.00 1 tub tallow 2.25 5 gallons lubricating oil 4.50 12 ax handles. 3.60 37 pounds hammers 6.66 20 pounds screws 2.40 1 gallon linseed oil. .90 218 pounds iron rods. 9.81 3 pounds beeswax.. .84 12 hammer handles. 2.00 322 pounds Manila rope. 56.35 13 blank books. 1.50 500 envelopes... 1.25 ream paper 1.90 padlock. .60 6 galvanized buckets 3.30 1 can mineral oil 3.60 135 pounds iron chain. 13.50 Tomas de Arredondo y Bentancourt. 1 rubber stamp.. 1 stamping pad. 25 Ynglada Vives & Francoli..| 134 yards wire R. D. Wood & Co 187.76 For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo, in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. 2.00 1.00 3.00 6.63 For use at headquarters, district of Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. For use in the barracks at Guanta- namo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. 460,111 pounds coated iron pipe.. 1,283 pounds coated iron bends. $7, 131. 72 37.21 Deduct for loss in transit. 7, 168. 93 223.20 6, 945. 73 For use in the construction of the water works at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. Date. 17 Apr. 17 24 18 21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 93 20 11,421 pounds coated iron bends. 331.21 3 Ludlow valves..... 114.00 2 automatic floats, complete. 36.00 481.21 ..do C. Branet & Co. 25 pounds beans. 10 pounds codfish. barrel potatoes. 1.44 .55 2.00 3.99 26.14 63.57 For use in the relief of the town of Gusso, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo, in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. For use by the inmates of the orphan asylum at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. Quantity of meat purchased not speci- fied in the bill. Brooks & Co 30❘ Segundo Arce & Co. Pablo Anguela 747 feet lumber. 273 pounds meat. Meat... $63.37 .20 9 blankets 6 pillows.. 61 varas assorted cloth. 7 pieces thread tape 1 sewing machine... 944 yards linen cloth 6.60 4.20 13.73 .55 - 24.00 18.90 2 earthen water jars.. 12 napkins. 11.40 2.25 2 pieces linen cloth 9.50 18 spools cotton thread. 1.50 1 quilt.... 3.00 95.63 do Jose Lacavalerie 12 ounces sirup tolu 4 ounces sirup ipecac $0.60 10 papers salt ammonia .15 1 ounce oxide zinc .20 1 bottle Lucyerne iron 75 1 pot vaseline .20 10 prescriptions.. 3.65 5 bottles Derpasgiuer sirup iron 1.60 2 pots pomade.. .50 1 bottle Wintersmith wine 1.40 16 bottles Lacavalerie quinine wine. 6.60 100 quinine pills.... .50 1 ounce guarjacol 75 1 pound boric acid powder. 30 2 ounces camphor oil 10 Brooks & Co. 1 box rigolet sinapismo 1 ounce castor oil .60 10 . pound bicarbonate soda. .10 18.10 .do 2,500 feet D. T. fuse 2,000 caps. 18.75 13.00 31.75 For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo, in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. 94 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. L. D. Cabell, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guantanamo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 27 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 10,000 pounds lead Amounts. $500.00 30 Christobal Mestre Bread 30.00 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 50 yards canvas.. 6 bags coal $29.00 17.98 6 empty bags. Disposition and use. For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo, in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. Furnished to the inmates of the or- phan asylum at Guanatanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. Remarks. Quantity of bread purchased not specified in the bill. .60 47.58 For use in the construction of water- works at Guantanamo, in the prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. Case mineral oil. 4.00 231 pounds manila rope. 4. 32 100 screws 3.25 8 pounds cotton rope 3.20 2 cans paint. .40 24 hammer handles. 6.00 C. Branet & Co 6 quires paper.. 3 saddle blankets. 6 walnut chairs. 1 cross-cut saw 10 rolls wire. 14 pounds staples. 1 case mineral oil 1 can turpentine.. 6 needles. 1 pound cotton. .20 9.00 6.50 5.00 41.87 .do 45.00 1.40 3.75 - 4. 25 .50 .50 4,825 pounds pig lead. 241.25 15 pounds iron nails. 1.35 3 boxes rivets. 1.50 2 kegs iron nails. 10.00 517 pounds iron tiles. 33.60 6 horse combs .90 6 brushes. 2.75 7 pounds hinges. 84 4 bolts .60 24 blank books 2.00 50 screws 1.66 5 pounds screws. .60 255 pounds iron rods. 11.48 55 pounds steel bars. 9.35 1 adze 7.00 12 padlocks. 1.60 4 pounds wire 2.55 384.43 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 95 Bernardino Escobar... Brooks & Co. 90 horseshoes. 1,004 feet lumber 36.00 ..do 35.14 ..do Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 yards wire cloth $1.00 2 pairs hinges.. 1 spring. 2 bolts .35 50 60 2.45 Manning Maxwell & Moore | 1 Knowles pump, 1 Shapley boiler, 20 feet rubber hose, 1 foot valve 425.00 Brooks & Co 1 case soap. For use in the repairs of the barracks at Guantanamo, in the province of Santiago de Cuba. For use of post of Guantanamo, prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. $4.55 25 pounds coffee. 4.25 3 cases condensed milk 22.50 1 barrel potatoes 3.25 1 drum codfish 6.27 1 case mineral oil 3.85 44.67 do 24 iron beds 50 oak chairs For use by the inmates of the orphan asylum at Guantanamo, in prov- ince of Santiago de Cuba. 116.40 23.96 12 oak bureaus 94.80 26 hair pillows.. 39.50 2 feather pillows 24 bed quilts. 5.30 43.20 323.16 ...do 28, 368. 46 Total [Personal property purchased by Capt. Charles B. Hepburn, United States Volunteer Signal Corps, disbursing officer at Quemados, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Second Lieut. James D. Reams, First United States Infantry, commis- sary. $1.95 50 pounds sugar 50 pounds coffee. 6.75 36 cans baked beans. 1.98 12 cans tomatoes .75 75 pounds onions. 2.18 200 pounds hard bread 11.00 4 boxes salt. .24 100 pounds rice. 3.77 3 pounds candles. .29 101 pounds bacon.. 9.96 24 boxes matches. .12 155 pounds potatoes 4.06 $43,05 Subsistence for men engaged in con- structing telegraph line between Mariel and Bahia Honda. 96 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Charles B. Hepburn, United States Volunteer Signal Corps, disbursing officer at Quemados, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 30 Second Lieut. James D. Reams, First United States Infantry commis- sary. Total Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. 104 pounds bacon 200 pounds potatoes $10.25 5.22 50 pounds onions.. 1.46 200 pounds flour.. 4. 16 6 pounds baking powder 2.70 36 cans tomatoes 2.34 10 pounds coffee. 1.35 30 pounds sugar 1.17 2 boxes salt.. .12 1 pound pepper. .17 10 cans baked beans. .53 30 cans salmon 2.40 5 pounds candles .47 20 pounds salt 20 100 pounds hard bread 5.50 100 pounds rice. 3.77 5 pounds soap .09 $41.90 Subsistence for men engaged in con- structing telegraph line between Mariel and Bahia Honda. 84.95 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. Edwin St. J. Greble, assistant adjutant-general, United States Volunteers, superintendent charities and hospitals, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Antonio Diaz Apr. 19 Prieto & Co. 4,400 feet lumber. 1 set mortising chisels. 12 trimmers' chisels 1 brace; 1 set bits. 6 plane blades. 2 saws 2 hatchets 6 clamps.. 3 planes 3 planes 2 planes 2 saws 2 keyhole saws 2 planes 24 chisels $224.55 San Jose Asylum, at Habana, Cuba.. $4.00 6.50 4.50 2.40 2.00 1.40 4.50 2.15 2.25 1.50 6.00 .60 6.50 1.15 1.80 .60 6 rasps... 24 carpenters' pencils 6 hammers 2.40 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 97 11189-Y Y -7 3 mallets 2.25 12 packages nails. .60 4 packages screws. 90 36 files.. 2.25 1 gluepot 1.00 6 varnish brushes. .60 72 chambers 21.50 • 8 iron pots.. 24.00 4 knives... 6 strainers 3 bake pans 2 knives 2 braziers. 6 irons... 1.60 3.00 2.25 1.00 3.00 13.50 12 sponges 2.00 1 hand truck 10.00 118 pounds bar steel. 12.00 1 French drill 70.00 850 pounds bar iron 30.00 7 sledge hammers 5.50 2 anvils. 34.50 27 files 18.00 3 punches 4.00 24 files 7.00 1 pair pincers. 1.00 • 4 patterns 12 file handles 2 screw cutters 1 pattern.. 2 steel chisels. 6 compasses 1 soldering iron 17.00 6.00 2.00 2.75 3.75 .60 75 1 pound solder. .55 D 1 cold chisel. 3.50 1 saw frame 1.50 6 hammer handles. 1.20 2 monkey wrenches 1.75 2 vises. 16.50 2 saw blades. .75 380.30 Discount 12.00 368.30 1 truck 12.00 1,161 pounds oats $20.32 26 bales hay 20.31 Jose Pintules .do Storeroom, superintendent of chari- ties and hospitals, Habana. 40.63 Forage for public animals used in department of charities and hos- pitals, Habana. • 17.00 1.75 .60 Matias Carmona & Co 12 sides leather. 1 package nails. 24 awl handles 98 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. Edwin St. J. Greble, assistant adjutant-general, United States Volunteers, superintendent charities and hospitals, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 19 Matias Carmona & Co 12 bristles 12 tape measures 1 knife Articles. Amounts. $1.00 1.00 1.00 12 shoemakers' knives. 12 knife boards. 1 piece linen cloth. 1 piece elastic felt cloth 144 pieces polishing wax 3.25 1.75 10.00 9.75 - 1.75 1 package hooks. 1.15 12 hooks 1.75 12 lasts 30.00 1 package thread. 1.25 1 package thread 2.25 6 burnishing irons. 2.25 6 lamps.. 1.88 12 rasps. 3.00 144 awls 2.25 12 hammers 5.37 1 hook machine 4.25 12 burnishers. 4.75 1 punch .75 12 pincers. 1.00 1 punch .20 1 spool thread 1.15 1 pair shears. .50 12 rolls tape. 1.50 24 burnishing irons. 9.00 6 pairs pincers. 6.00 36 lasts... 37.50 12 lasts 11.00 24 boxes eyelets 2.00 37 feet of leather 10.12 69 feet leather. 15.23 174 packages nails 22.31 12 burnishers 3.25 1 rasp. .80 12 burnishers 3.25 Spanish gold. Reduced to U. S. currency 234.56 20.42 • 23 Garcia, Cernuda & Co Jose Lopez. Knight & Wall Co. 4 student lamps $214. 14 23.40 1 dictionary 1 coffeepot.. 4.82 $16.00 San Jose Asylum, at Habana, Cuba Charities and hospitals, Habana, Cuba. Specific use not more definitely stated. Office of the superintendent of chari- ties and hospitals, Habana. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 99 2 forges. 44.00 60.00 San Jose Asylum, at Habana, Cuba: 24 Manuel Ruiz & Co 1 blank book 2 bottles marking ink 1.30 50 1 brush 20 1 box ink eradicator. .60 823 2.60 Office of the superintendent of chari- ties and hospitals, at Habana, Cuba. Matias Carmona 1 package shoestrings 1.50 24 spools thread 2.95 Spanish gold 4.45 Reduced to U.S. currency .45 4.00 Office supplies for Reina Battery at Habana, Cuba. Alvarez, Valdez & Gutier- 2,361 yards muslin cloth. 147.57 Department of charities and hos- Do. rez. pitals, at Habana, Cuba. Carlos Jourdain 4 rubber stamps 13.64 Jose Perpinan 144 cotton blankets. 69.60 J. Fernandez .... Matias Carmona. 3 sides leather. 23.63 do ..do San Jose Asylum, at Habana, Cuba. 7 knives $8.00 24 compasses. 6.00 Spanish gold 14.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 1.28 12.72 .do Barker Mercantile Co Capt. P. Mothersill, acting commissary of subsist- ence, U.S. Vols. 2 boxes soap. 9.00 .do 153 spools thread $6.45 30 papers needles. 98 24 papers pins 80 12 packages toilet paper 60 24 towels 6.69 69 cakes soap.. 3.44 4 whisk brooms 25 yards toweling .47 1.90 144 boxes matches. .75 22.08 Department of charities and hospi- tals, Habana, Cuba. Do. 26 Harris Bros. & Co 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 6 stenographer's books .60 5.60 Office of superintendent charities and hospitals, Habana, Cuba. 30 K. Nevins Bread Meat 4.00 15.00 Groceries 10.00 Vegetables 15.00 44.00 24 28 Alvarez, Valdez & Gutierrez. Fernandez Junguera & Co.. 1,555.55 yards muslin 97.20 Maintenance of employees Red Cross Society at Cerro 561, Habana, Cuba. Department of charities and hospi- tals, Habana, Cuba. Do. 5,200 yards linen cloth. 144 spools thread $378.50 8.40 386.90 100 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. Edwin St. J. Greble, assistant adjutant-general, United States Volunteers, superintendent of charities and hospitals, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 24 Alvarez, Valdez & Gutierrez. 273 yards drill cloth Matias Carmona. $37.97 San Jose Asylum, at Habana, Cuba 24 sides leather. • O $192.00 15 heads leather... 127.50 240 sheets sandpaper 2.50 18 shoemaker's knives 4.88 12 packages starch 2.50 18 pairs pincers; 18 hammers. 7.50 18 shoemaker's hammers. 7.88 1 demijohn alcohol 3.00 36 burnishers. 37.50 2 pieces leather 17.00 5 pounds wax 3.00 24 bottles machine oil. 1.40 30 shoe brushes. 17.50 18 whetstones 2.62 1 small piece leather 1.00 · 1 cloth shoe top 3.50 5 wood hooks. 5.00 Spanish gold 436.28 Reduced to U. S. currency 39.65 396.63 ..do Total 2,220.98 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis G. Irwin, jr., Second United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 700 envelopes. 12 water pipes • Apr. 10 Nicanor Gonzalez Roco, Vivas Bros Fernando F. do Cordiva.. 4 notebooks 300 blank forms $11.25 7.00 $6.00 For use of the office of the collector of customs, Manzanillo. 6.00 For use on tug Mambi, customs serv- ice, Manzanillo. Total 18.25 For use in the office of the collector · of customs, Manzanillo. 30.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 101 [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, assistant treasurer, acting customs services, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 3 Antonio Martinez 1 gallon wine.. 5 cans meat.. $1.00 1.50 6 cans sausages. .80 Bread .70 7 cans fish 1.35 2 pounds cheese .70 2 pounds ham .80 1 can milk. .14 2 cans sardines .14 1 can butter 40 2 pounds coffee. .80 2 pounds sugar .12 320 4 Parker Waugh & Co 6,688.5 linear feet piling lumber.. 2, 340. 97 17,500 timber lumber $8.45 Supplies for carrying launches to Cardenas and Isabela at Sagua. 311.15 2,652.12 1, 425. 04 Used in connection with custom- house services at Habana. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, collector of customs; quantity bread pur- chased not specified. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, Subsistence Department, collector of customs; balance on this bill paid on Mar. 20. 13 Domingo Nazabel 12 tons coal. 96.00 2,000 gallons water 20.00 • 15 tons coal. 122.00 Spanish gold 238.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 216.36 Julian Quadreny. For use in the revenue cutter Viking | Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, at Cienfuegos. Subsistence Department, collector of customs. 404 pounds potatoes $9.26 100 pounds onions. 3.00 12 head cabbages.. 80 14 Botano & Cergueda. Hartley & Graham Gas Engine and Power Co. and Charles L. Seabury & Co., Consolidated. 5 bunches radishes 6 head lettuce.. 48 peppers 112 blank books, 2,000 blank books, 500 portfolios, 13,100 blank forms, 3,000 en- velopes, 1,000 sheets note paper, 17 dating stamps, 5 rubber stamps, 1,000 blocks paper 2 Remington guns. 668.31 For use in the custom-house office at Do. Habana. 40.00 .do Do. 100 rounds ammunition 1,088 pounds copper sheathing 50 pounds copper nails 2.00 ..do Do. $348.16 16.00 3.20 10 pounds nails. .15 .18 .20 13.59 Supplies for the revenue cutter Viking. Do. 102 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, assistant treasurer, acting customs services, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Gas Engine and Power Co. and Charles L. Seabury & Co., Consolidated. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. 6 fender cocks. $9.00 60 water glasses 3.75 6 globe valves 3.75 12 rolls Selden packing 10.80 3 angle valves 5.85 • 25 bolts 2.50 7 wrenches 3.50 3 cases pump oil. 13.50 3 check valves. 1.44 4 cushion cocks.. 20.00 1 set burners, complete. 15.00 1 pound asbestus .40 $456.85 For use in the Revenue-Cutter Serv- Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, ice at Habana. Subsistence Department, collector of customs. 24 pounds sponge. 15.60 For use in the custom-house office, Do. 72 wire desk baskets. $11.40 Habana. 500 envelopes.. 4. 10 144 steel erasers 31.90 84 bottles Haston's paste 14.00 61.40 .do Do. 250 pounds fresh beef. 37.50 110 pounds lamb. 16.50 85 pounds shoat 12.75 2 livers 1.50 50 pounds corned beef. 5.00 5 sacks potatoes 14.50 2 crates onions 4.50 100 pounds sugar 6.75 5 pounds tea. 3.75 50 pounds salt 1.25 Yeast cakes 24 heads cabbage. .50 3.00 20 pounds coffee. 5.00 3 bunches celery 3.00 24 bunches beets 1.50 2 bushels white beans. 6.00 1 barrel sweet potatoes. 1.75 24 cauliflower 4.75 60 pounds butter 18.40 48 cans corned beef 14.00 12 bottles pickles. 2.75 50 pounds salt-water soap 5.00 144 boxes matches. 1.75 12 silicons 1.50 14 pounds washing soda. .49 H. R. Thorp, chief of sup- ply division. Thomas Duggan. Date. Apr. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 103 12 balls twine 2.75 2 egg beaters .50 16 The Menendez Steamship Co. 3 tons coal 19.50 Wyckoff, Seamans & Bene- dict. 1 Remington typewriter machine.. $90.00 176.64 Supplies for the revenue cutter Kan- Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, ahiva. subsistence department, collector of customs. Quantity of yeast cakes purchased not specified. For use in the revenue cutter Viking. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. 1 typewriter desk 19.00 6 Remington copyholders. 12.00 38 reams typewriter paper. 49.50 170.50 For use in the custom-house office at Habana. Do. 18 Newport News Market and Ship Stores. 175 pounds beef 17.50 Supplies for the revenue cutter Kan- Do. ahiva. 65 pounds lamb 7.80 .do Do. 25 pounds pork. 2.50 .do Do. 14 pounds sausages 1.40 .do Do. 12 pounds liver 1.20 .do Do. 50 pounds corned beef. 4.00 do Do. 45 pounds ham 5.63 .do Do. 2 pounds tongue.. 1.50 .do Do. 15 pounds bacon. 1.50 .do Do. 10 pounds soap .50 .do Do. 25 pounds granulated sugar. 1.50 .do Do. 15 pounds brown sugar. .75 .do Do. 25 pounds rice. 2.00 .do Do. 5 pounds barley .40 .do Do. 5 pounds tea.. 3.00 .do Do. 10 pounds coffee 2 cakes ice. 3.50 .do Do. 2.00 do Do. 6 cans corned beef 4.50 do Do. 14 cans split pease. .70 .do Do. 38 pounds cheese. 4.70 .do 12 cans condensed milk 1.00 .do Do. Do. Washing soda .50 .do 14 boxes rolled oats 1.40 .do Onions .75 do Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Quantity purchased not specified. Salt.. .25 .do Do. Ginger 25 .do Do. Spices 25 .do Do. Red pepper. 25 do Do. • White pepper. 25 do Do. 104 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by D. C. Herrera, assistant treasurer, acting customs services, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 18 Newport News market and Garlic ship stores. Articles. $0.75 Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Supplies fer the revenue cutter Kan- Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, ahiva. subsistence department, collector of customs. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Do. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Thyme .50 .do Bay leaves. .50 do 2 pounds cocoa 1.00 .do 18 pounds turkey. 2.70 do Do. 4 gallons cranberries .50 .do Do. 1 bunch celery 1.00 .do Do. 40 pounds codfish 3.20 .do Do. 114 ships laundry. 7.13 .do Do. 20 pounds butter 4.00 do Do. 360 eggs. 6.60 .do Do. 10 pounds raisins. 1.00 .do Do. 1 pound macaroni. 2.50 .do Do. 1 pound cinnamon .30 .do Do. 12 cakes sapolio 1.20 do Do. 2 tea strainers .20 do Do. 2 sacks potatoes 2 trays.. 6 bottles vanilla. 5.00 do Do. 85 .do Do. 60 .do Do. 6 bottles lemon. 60 .do Do. 1 bottle celery seed 30 do Do. 12 packages corn starch 1.20 do Do. 12 packages gelatin 1.20 .do Do. 50 pounds brown sugar. 2.50 .do Do. 24 bottles pickles 1.20 .do Do. 12 bottles sauce... 1.50 .do 14 pounds liver. 1:40 do Do. Do. Yeast .40 .do 1 can tomatoes 2.40 .do Onions 1.50 .do 1 coffee pot 1.00 do Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Maj. Tasker H. Bliss, subsistence department, collector of customs. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 105 Do. 6 napkin rings. 1 bushel carrots 2.40 1.25 .do Do. 1 bunch turnips 2.00 do Do. 6 pounds curry 3.00 do Do. 1 pound brass polish. 50 do Do. 6 packages biscuit. 60 .do Do. 20 packages milk biscuit 2.00 do Do. 30 pounds jelly 2.40 do Do. 2 dish pans 1.10 do Do. 190 pounds beef 19.00 do 1 keg pigs feet. 3.50 do Do. Do. $163.96 P. Fernandez & Co Aqueduct of Batabano Julian Quadreny 1,000 sheets writing paper 500 pieces pasteboard. 1 blank book 5 rubber stamps 1 metal stamp 68 water pipes 54,500 blank forms. 135.00 7,000 envelopes 34.00 5.00 · 12.50 1,000 pasteboard signs. 3.00 8.00 5.50 10.00 213.00 For use in the custom-house office at Habana. Do. 34.00 Supplies for the revenue cutter Vi- king. Do. 10 For use in the launch General Brooke, at Habana. For use in the custom-house office at Habana. 4 barrels potatoes $14.25 42 heads cabbage 2.10 50 pounds raw coffee 9.50 60 pounds brown sugar. 2.90 23 .do 15 pounds flour .52 50 pounds beans 3.25 50 pounds rice. 1.60 25 pounds codfish 2.50 25 pounds granulated sugar 1.62 5 pounds loaf suger. .50 60 eggs 1.50 50 pounds bacon. 5.50 12 pounds ham 2.28 24 peppers 25 48.27 26 Jose M. Zarrabeitia. 1 binnacle compass. 5.00 27 P. Fernandez & Co 1,000 pamphlets, statistics 130.00 Total 3,868.47 ..do Do. Do. Do. 106 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Florence Mendez. 618 pounds rice 110 pounds lard. [Personal property purchased by Tomas Pina, mayor, Hospital Marti, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. $29.18 Supplies for Marti Hospital at Sancti Spiritus. 11.66 do · 172 pounds beans. 1674 pounds potatoes 25.83 .do 6.92 ..do 1624 pounds vermicelli 16.41 .do 1,081 pounds sugar.. 13.03 ..do 694 pounds coffee. 23.88 .do 13 cans condensed milk 2.86 .do 1 bottle rum... .31 do 874 liters milk 115.05 .do 553 pounds sweet potatoes. 8.84 ..do 2 strings garlic 1.60 .do 80 pounds onions. 4.44 ..do 617 pounds bread. Spices 3 cans mineral oil 20 sacks charcoal. 1 package candles. 55 pounds bacon 67 pounds salt Tomatoes. 18 pounds soap 4 pounds paint 6 bottles vinegar 3.00 .do Quantity purchased not specified. 38.04 .do 6.00 do ► 8.00 .20 .do ..do 6.02 .do 1.47 ..do .10 .do Do. 1.44 .do .59 .do .40 .do 253 pounds malanga 3.16 ..do 1 spool thread .10 .do Needles .05 ..do Do. 112 bottles olive oil 2.93 .do 4 eggs .10 do Esteban Ruso Total Bananas. Chocolate 6 brooms 1 basket 6 round dishes. 1 frying pan. 12 wicks pound starch Matches 1 rubber stamp .50 .do Do. .05 .do Do. 1.20 ..do .05 .do 3.60 .do · .40 do .20 do · 05 .do .05 .do 2.40 ..do 891 pounds beef $340. 11 124.74 Do. Bill paid, $338.80. Supplies for Marti Hospital at Sancti Spiritus. 464.85 Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 107 [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 3 Banilla & Bonza. 37,550 blank forms.. 250 pamphlets .$307.75 10.00 4 5 100 special pamphlets 125.00 20,000 envelopes. 111.00 23 rubber stamps 23.00 17 boxes writing pens 17.00 2 dictionaries. 11.00 41 reams writing paper. 186.00 72 assorted sponges. 6.00 3,000 sheets writing paper. 59.00 5,000 clips 25.00 96 colored pencils 18.00 864 rubber bands 30.00 72 boxes rubber bands. 24.50 12 boxes writing paper and en- 28.00 velopes. 144 lead pencils 7.60 6 rubber rulers 6.00 48 bottles mucilage.. 24.00 475 sheets blotting paper 42.85 5 ounces documentary seals 5.00 2 bottles writing ink 1.80 10 boxes carbon paper. 50.00 12 litros writing ink. 10.00 3 stamp pads 1.40 144 rubber penholders. 10.00 144 packages pins 15.00 49 blocks 12.50 12 typewriter ribbons 22.00 4 boxes carbon paper. 20.00 50 stenographers' pads 12.50 12 bottles glue. 3.60 300 sheets writing paper with en- 8.50 velopes. 72 rubber erasers 10.00 3,000 sheets wrapping paper. 36.00 1 blank book. 8.00 $1,288.00 For headquarters Division of Cuba, judiciary commission, taxation commission, judge-advocate, in- spector-general, chief surgeon, Cu- ban census, and superintendent of charities and hospitals. For use of schools Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. Disposed of by Alexis E. Frye, super- intendent of schools. Sussdorff, Zaldo & Co.. 1,152,000 pieces chalk. 460.00 M. Ruiz & Co 1,000 writing paper…….. $13.00 1 brass block 3.00 20 boxes writing paper 37.70 108 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 5 M. Ruiz & Co 20 boxes envelopes [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. $31.70 4 boxes writing paper and envelopes 4.80 $89.20 For use at the office of the governor- general. 6 Forgostston & Co. Maj. W. F. Carter, surgeon, U.S.A. 24 fire extinguishers. 48.00 For use at Columbia Barracks. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. Disposed of by Capt. Geo. L. Godale, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 850 pounds ice. $2.55 158 pounds beef 23.70 47 pounds ham 6. 11 224 Eggs 7.29 408 pounds bread. 20.40 60.05 Juan Llambe's The Keystone File Co.. 10 B. Rodriguez & Bro. 12 Manual Vila. 3 panes glass. 3 iron beds Provisions. 50.46 .do 2 binders 9.60 14.45 For maintenance of 10 Sisters of Charity as nurses at Military Hos- pital No. 1. Disposed of by Maj. W. F. Carter, sur- geon, U. S. A. Quantity and class purchased not specified. For use of Washington office, Cuban | Disposed of by J. P. Sanger, director Cuban census. census.. For repairs of screen doors, governor- | Disposed of by the adjutant-general. general's palace…….. For use at the palace of the governor- general. For use of the judiciary commissioner. Charities and hospitals. For use at the office of the chief en- gineer, Division of Cuba. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. Justus M. Brown, deputy surgeon-general, U.S. A. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Maj. O. E. Wood, commissary of subsistence, U.S.Vols. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Maj. M. C. W. Wyeth, surgeon, U. S. A., medical supply officer. Disposed of by Maj. W. M. Black, Corps of Engineers, U.S. A. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. $102.00 1 iron bed 30.00 4 sets room furniture 22.00 Spanish gold 154.00 United States currency. 140.00 21 Harris Bros. & Co 1 chair. New England Vaccine 10,000 vaccine virus points 8.00 1,000.00 19 Miro & Otero 17,000 pounds rice $467.50 7,900 pounds black beans. 237.00 3,000 pounds salt. 22.50 1,250 pounds soap. 62.50 · 1,550 pounds soap. 77.50 867.00 Cuban rations Jerry J. Brown. 150 vaccine virus tubes 7.50 Charities and hospitals. 16 Harris Bros. & Co 1 Remington typewriter. 112.00 25 J. Borbolla. 8 wooden racks, with hooks 22.00 For use at the palace. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 109 Luz Gay 28,000 blank forms. 17 J. Brobolla 6 armchairs $22.50 12 stamped chairs 1 screen 13.00 11.00 27 Champion & Pascual. 51,732 halved pads. Harris Bros. & Co 1 roll-top desk. 1 typewriter ribbon $45.00 1.00 30 W. H. Rhoads. 57 yards white marble. 342.00 40 yards flooring tile. 120.00 462.00 26 W. H. Richards 1 Hamard lock 3.50 2 pair doors (complete) 50.00 pound cement.. 2.00 cubic yard sand 1.20 .do .do 305. 10 For the department of charities and hospitals. 46.50 -6, 065.06 46.00 For use at governor-general's palace. For public schools of the island of Cuba. .do Public instruction. Used at the governor-general's palace. For the office of chief commissary, lieutenant-governor's palace. For the office of attending surgeon, lieutenant-governor's palace. Disposed of by Maj. E. S. J. Greble acting adjutant-general, superin- tendent of hospitals and charities. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. Disposed of by Lincoln de Zazas, as- sociate superintendent. Do. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. Disposed of by the adjutant-general. Do. Do. Do. 56.70 25 Earnest Lee Conant 1,000 "Regulations" books. 262.50 1,000 blank forms (covers) 120.00 1,000 blank forms (tabulated sheets) 6.00 388.50 For the customs of the ports. M. Viar. 10 pounds nails. 40.25 134 packages tacks 9.38 1 steel auger.. .40 10 skeins hooks. 18.80 68.83 Public instruction. 21 | Maj. O. E. Wood, commis- sary of subsistence, U. S. Vols. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. Specific use not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Lincoln de Zazas, associate superintendent. 2,000 pounds flour 41.80 16,400 pounds hard bread. 902.00 12,072 pounds canned beef. 8,880 cans milk 1,916. 43 1,021. 20 14 New England Vaccine Manuel Vila. 24 Major-General Carlos 10,000 vaccine 3,881. 43 1,000.00 1 enameled bucket, 1 iron washstand, 1 enameled basin, 1 enameled pitcher, 1 porcelain soap dish. 3.27 2 boxes writing pens. $1.80 1 ream writing paper. Writing ink 2.50 .50 .do .do Cuban rations, charities and hospitals Disposed of by Maj. O. E. Wood, com- Charities and hospitals. missary of subsistence, U. S. Vols. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. Justus M. Brown, deputy surgeon-general, U. S. A. For use in the palace of the governor- Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- general. ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. For use of electrical census of Cuban Disposed of by Maj. Gen. Carlos Ro- army. loff, Cuban army. Do. Disposed of by Maj. Gen. Carlos Ro- loff, Cuban army, quantity pur- chased not specified. 110 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Articles. Apr. 24 Major-General Carlos 4 rubber stamps. $2.00 For use of electrical census of Cuban Disposed of by Maj. Gen. Carlos Ro- 1 bottle stamp ink. .50 3 boxes clips.. 1.50 30 postal cards 50 5 sheets blotting paper .50 army. ..do .do .do .do loff, Cuban army. Do. Do. Do. Do. $9.80 14 E. G. Rathbone, director- general of posts. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance Disposed of by E. G. Rathbone, di- at Holguin. rector-general of posts. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Auras. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Gibara. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Tray Benito. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Mayari. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance Do. at Puerto Padre. 500 official penalty envelopes 500 official penalty envelopes. 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at San Andres. Do. 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Sama. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Yareyal. Do. 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Tacamara. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Velazeo. Do. 500 official penalty envelopes 500 official penalty envelopes 500 official penalty envelopes 300 official penalty envelopes 300 official penalty envelopes 300 official penalty envelopes 3.25 For use of the court of first instance at Cacorin. Do. 2.25 For use at the municipal court at Las Vueltas. Do. 3.13 ..do Do. · 1.35 For use at the municipal court at Do. Yaguajay. 1.88 ..do Do. 1.95 49.56 28 E. C. Bird 1 table lamp (complete). • Drink & Varela 9 tons Cumberland coal 7.50 54.00 For use at the municipal court at Gaguajay. For use at the palace. For use at lieutenant-governor's pal- ace, supreme court, and post-office. Disposed of by J. N. Patterson, super- intendent of palace of the gov- ernor-general. Do. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 111 Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- ant commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. Vols., post commissary. J. W. Patterson. Knight & Wall Co. 72 cakes sapolio 24 corn brooms 4.41 For use at the governor-general's palace. Do. $4.56 36 mops 1.80 6.36 For use in the public buildings Do. 8 boxes brads. .80 8 feet hose 6.00 1 globe valve .80 10 pounds white waste. 1.00 10 pounds sohentine. 3.50 4 pounds bands. .80 1 nipple 3 unions · 5 pounds wire nails. 1 stovepipe damper. .54 35 • 75 2 muffin pans. .75 2 pans .30 1 lemon squeezer. .50 1 "Daisy" scale 3.50 19.59 For use in the palace of the governor- Do. general. Sunrillera & Gutierrez 1 wooden tub. 1.00 Rambla & Bonza 36 wooden pins Spanish gold U. S. currency 11,000 envelopes .50 1.50 1.15 do Do. $81.00 253,832 blank forms. 2, 716.50 12 boxes writing pens 10.00 325 pamphlets 60.00 20 boxes writing paper and en- velopes 110.00 3,025 sheets writing paper 29.00 36 reams English writing paper 170.00 100 blocks 50.00 24 liters writing ink. 20.00 2 crystal ink wells (dobbe) 6.50 500 cards and envelopes. 17.00 12 boxes carbon paper.. 60.00 5,000 clips 25.00 12 bottles glue. 12.00 200 sheets blotting paper 20.00 12 boxes pencils. 10.00 1,728 rubber bands 60.00 4 books, Army Register 8.00 2 special books 8.00 30 balls cord. 4.50 1 rubber stamp 2.50 2,000 books, "Regulations," "P" works 488.50 30 112 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Lieut. Col. W. V. Rich- ards, U. S. Vols., adjutant-general. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, Treasury disbursing clerk, account Division of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 30 Rambla & Bonza 8,500 books, law, criminal. 5,000 books, law, electoral. $353.50 233.00 $4,555.00 For use at headquarters Division of Cuba, judge-advocate law commis- sion and electric blanks. 11 Krajewski-Pesant Co 5 charges ammonia salt 1 bronze push button.. .50 .30 .80 For use at the palace of the military governor of Cuba. Do. Capt. P. Mothersill, assist- 60 pounds soap ant commissary of subsist- ance, U. S. Vols., post com- missary. The Habana Electric Co. 1.95 do Do. M. Viar Benito Alvarez & Co 10 gallons cylinder oil $5.00 20 gallons engine oil. 7.00 12 plugs 1.20 1 Perkins "switch" .35 13.55 ...do 100 rolls toilet paper. Do. 9.50 1 enameled chamber. .40 9.90 .do 12 mops. Do. 3.00 2 scrub brushes. 60 1 lemon squeezer. 50 2 handles.. 80 1 leather punch 8 wicks 1.00 3 earthen tubs. 1.05 1 washing board.. .40 1 feather duster 2.50 12 agave dusters. 1.50 11.35 .do 876 screws Do. 1.34 3 papers brads. .30 2 papers tacks • .10 1 screwdriver .35 144 blued screws .45 3 monkey wrenches. 11 irons. · 75 2.88 1 soldering iron · 40 12 tablespoons. 1 stove shovel 1 cake knife 2 egg beaters 90 .30 .05 .25 1 collender 25 2 wire forks .10 Knight & Wall Co PERSONAL PROPERTY. 113 2 dip pans .60 2 saucepans 1.00 1 wash basin 1.75 1 cleaver 1.20 1 knife.. 40 1 dish pan 35 6 large strainers. 75 1 ladle 20 1 small strainer 2 skimmers 6 kitchen cloths 1 dairy pan.. 2 drip pans 1 rolling-pin. 1 rice boiler 3 small tin pans 2 tin pudding pans 20 20 · .10 .25 30 .20 1.00 .25 30 1 butchers' steel. .75 1 corkscrew .35 1 molding tin 1.30 2 enameled moldings 3. 20 2 "Carlots,"enameled moldings. 1.80 1 grindstone. 1.26 Drink & Varela. Torres & Co 2 panes glass 6 tiles. 2 metal locks 4 metal hinges 16 sheets sandpaper 5 pounds white glue. 4 casters. 10 tons coal. 26.13 60.00 ..do Do. For use at the palace of the military governor of the island of Cuba, and Do. at the post-office. $1.65 1.50 .45 .40 .20 1.25 80 3 packages screws 30 6 crystal lamp tubes. .30 pound packing .45 1 yard galvanized wire cloth. .55 5 metal globe valves. 6.60 1 galvanized nipple .10 12 metal burners .80 Total 1 pound metal wire 35 15.70 .do Do. 21, 346. 40 11189—Y Y—————8 114 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. William S. Scott, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, in charge of Jucaro and San Fernando Railroad, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 3 Vidal Sirria 1 lamp chimney. 1 lamp burner Amounts. Disposition and use. $0.40 .15 $0.55 Used for lighting purposes in first- class coach of Jucaro and San Fer- nando R. R. 4 Santos Carbonell 8 cords wood. 17.00 Used for fuel purposes on Jucaro and San Fernando R. R. 12 Liberio Casola. 21 cubic meters wood.. 14.08 ...do 19 Harris Bros. & Co. 3,000 blank forms... 1,500 printed envelopes. $14.70 8.88 23.58 Used in the office of Jucaro and San Fernando R. R. at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. 11 Tomas de Arrendondo.. 17 | Alejandro Suero Balbin 3 rubber stamps 1 lamp burner 1 lamp wick 1 lamp chimney 1.75 .do $0.20 .05 .50 Alejandro Suero Balbin... 2 brooms. .25 1 gallon turpentine.. 1.75 gallon linseed oil .88 Vicente Perez Fernandez.. 4 panes glass. Total .75 Used in connection with lighting railroad yards of Jucaro and San Fernando R. R. at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. 2.88 Used in the shops of Jucaro and San Fernando R. R., at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. 2.40 Used in connection with lighting of yards of Jucaro and San Fernando R. R. at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. 62.99 Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. J. F. Reynolds Landis, First United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 20 A. Figueroa…. 30 Emilio Pando Total 200 blank forms. 1 letter copying book. ream writing paper. 2 penholders. For use in the custom-house office,' Caibarien, Cuba. $1.90 $1.25 2.25 .10 3.60 do. 5.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 115 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 23 Julio Bartida 1 liter ink 1 libra acetate ammonia For use in civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Used and disposed of by Arturo Ba- guia, superintendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba $1.50 .50 [ 3 bottles Fellows' syrup 1 hypodermic needle. 1 bottle extract iron. 3.05 25 - .65 25 centigrams aconite .15 800 grams cod-liver oil. .55 30 grams salol .15 60 grams extract calisaya 1.00 300 grams almond oil. .15 300 grams castor oil .15 30 grams tincture rhubarb. .10 250 grams salicylate bismuth. 1.25 3 porous plasters .30 100 grams laudanum .. .50 5 yards iodoform gauze. 2.50 500 grams salicylate cotton. 1.20 5 grams quinine and tannin. .25 30 grams extract ipecac .50 300 grams tartaric acid .50 1,000 grams absorbent cotton. 1.80 98 sandalwood capsules 1.00 11 meters drainage tubes. .75 ounce extract calisaya 25 4 ounces carbonate iron. 4 ounces carbolic acid. .15 .15 30 grams Fowler's liquor .10 2 glass syringes.. 20 30 grams "cinoglosa 30 Carbonate magnesia .20 2 grams "peperazine .30 libra subnitrate bismuth 1.25 30 grams "benzonaftol" .15 15 grams aristol 1.20 60 grams per. potash. .25 30 grams antipyrine 60 grams tincture colchicum 30 grams tincture digitalis 25 15 grams "exalgina 75 5 grams mineral kermis 10 1 bottle chloroform. 75 15 grams hydrate chloral. .20 12 grams salicylate quinine 50 60 grams bicarbonate potash 05 2893238ARPAP288 50 10 $26.45 For use in civil hospital, Trinidad, Disposed of by Arturo Baguia, super- Cuba. intendent of civil hospital, Trini- dad, Cuba. Quantity carbonate of magnesia purchased not stated. 116 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. For subsistence in civil hospital, Trin- Disposed of by Arturo Baguia, super- idad, Cuba. intendent of civil hospital, Trini- dad, Cuba. For use in civil hospital, Trinidad, | Quantity purchased not stated. Cuba. Apr, 23 Fuente, Martinez & Co 73 eggs 6 wicks 15 bottles wine 1 gallon wine 2 pounds ocher.. bottle vinegar 5 varas oilcloth 7 blank books $1.46 .06 2.25 75 .20 .03 1.75 1.87 1 burner..... ream writing paper [ 100 envelopes 330 bottles milk 2 sheets blotting paper .20 1.10 .40 23. 10 .20 $33.37 V. Fornias & Co Wrapping paper. .20 ream writing paper. $0.70 1 liter ink 1.05 1 box pens.. .40 2.15 .do 50 pounds white soap. 4.25 37 pounds am.soap 2.10 6.35 .do 2 packages candles. Matches 25 .20 4 cans oil 7.50 7.95 do 5 bottles aguadiente. 24 pairs canvas shoes. 837 pounds rice.. $24.71 662 pounds sugar 22.19 139 pounds lard 12. 16 112 pounds peas 7.43 51 pounds bacon. 5.10 68 pounds vermicelli 5.44 250 pounds coffee. 41.25 112 pounds potatoes 20 pounds onions. 3.38 77 .25 .do 2.40 .do Disposed of by Arturo Baguia, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Arturo Baguia, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity matches not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguia, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 117 Do. 25 pounds salt. .25 55 pounds beans. 3.30 1 bunch garlic. .42 1 can oil. 2.38 174 cans milk. 30.81 20 Jose Cantero Spices Saffron 217 libras fish. .10 .40 160.09 .do 12.49 23 Fuente Martinez & Co. 625 pounds rice. $18.35 411 pounds sugar 17.02 175 pounds.coffee. 28.88 61 pounds beans. 3.66 20 pounds chick-peas. 2.40 123 pounds lard 7.62 150 pounds potatoes 4.50 30 pounds bacon 3. 15 50 pounds vermicelli. 3.62 1 pound vermicelli. 132 cans milk. 336 bottles milk 1.88 22.00 23.52 114 pounds soap 8.41 Spices 1.50 2 cans mineral oil 5.63 1 can oil. 2.50 1 demijohn aguadiente 1.25 1 demijohn alcohol.. 2.50 1 demijohn wine 3.00 6 packages candles. .75 40 boxes matches. .40 190 eggs 5.70 14 wash basins 1.60 3 empty demijohns. 1.20 1 ream wrapping paper 2.13 4 sheets blotting paper .40 6 pencils.. .25 20 papers pins 20 75 pounds salt .90 2 boxes paper fasteners. 1.00 24 enameled iron plates 3.00 24 soup plates.. 3.00 24 iron spoons .60 16 tumblers. 1.60 6 earthen plates .35 1 empty bottle. .35 24 pairs slippers 4. 25 30 sheets writing paper. .30 6 pounds onions 20 1 bunch garlic. .40 6 iron buckets. 24 iron cups · · 100 envelopes.. 3.00 3.50 .45 118 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Fuente Martinez & Co. 2 blank books 1 gallon burnt oil. 1 gallon turpentine. 3 pounds ultramarine blue D · 1 pound ultramarine blue 1 can white zinc. 1 padlock. 2 bottles brilliantine 119 pounds bread Amounts. $1.10 1.10 1.10 .30 .10 2.75 20 .20 5.35 $209. 12 V. Tornias & Co. Wrapping paper. 1 can mineral oil .10 .do 1.90 .do For use in civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity spices purchased not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. 62 pounds rice. $1.88 25 pounds sugar .85 25 pounds lard.. 2.25 18 cans condensed milk 3.19 25 pounds potatoes .75 8 pounds bacon. 88 6 pounds onions. 8 pounds beans.. 48 8 pounds vermicelli 64 6 pounds salt 08 8 pounds codfish .44 11.66 do Do. Miguel Arcis. Jose Cantero. Miguel Arcis. Fuente, Martinez & Co. 624 pounds beef 110.91 ..do Do. 196 pounds fish 11.28 · do Do. 166 pounds beef 26.54 .do Do. 100 pounds rice. $2.90 100 pounds sugar 3.25 30 pounds lard. 2.70 15 pounds vermicelli 1.05 25 pounds coffee. 4.12 25 pounds beans. 1.50 15 pounds bacon. 1.65 25 pounds potatoes 75 20 pounds onions. 80 6 pounds salt 1 bunch garlic. 40 20 cans milk. 5.00 098 10 Date. Apr. 23 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 119 2 gallons aguadiente 1 can mineral oil.. 20 boxes matches. 3 libras candles.. .70 1.88 20 38 20 sheets paper 20 1 lamp burner. 25 1 alcohol lamp 40 4 sacks charcoal. 80 Charcoal and water 72 28 liters milk 3.36 104 pounds bread. 5.20 38.31 ..do For use in "Casa de Beneficencio," Trinidad, Cuba. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity charcoal and water not stated. Disposed of by Auturo Baguira, super- intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. Do. do Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. Quantity matches and lamp wicks not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. Julio C. Bartido 2 prescriptions 1 bottle Fowler's sirup .80 1.25 2.05 V. Fornias & Co 1 gallon aguadiente 1 can mineral oil .40 do Matches $1.88 Lamp wicks .20 5 packages candles .20 .63 2.91 do 12 pounds soap .85 250 pounds rice. $7.38 125 pounds sugar 4.19 60 pounds lard 5.25 60 pounds chick-peas. 3.96 30 pounds codfish 1.65 30 pounds vermicelli 2.40 60 pounds coffee. 9.90 25 pounds potatoes .75 12 pounds salt .13 can oil 1.20 48 cans milk. 8.50 Spices 1.50 46.81 .do Jose Cantero 93 pounds fish 5.35 do 84 pounds fish 4.83 .do Miguel Arcis 210 pounds beef 35.21 .do Fuente, Martinez & Co 220 pounds rice. $6.38 Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. Quantity spices not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. Do. Do. 120 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. Apr. 23 Fuente, Martinez & Co 120 pounds sugar $3.90 42 pounds coffee. 9.66 30 pounds chick-peas. 2.40 50 pounds lard. 4.50 50 pounds potatoes 1.50 15 pounds bacon 1.65 · 20 pounds vermicelli 2.10 30 pounds corn meal .90 25 pounds soap 1.81 12 pounds salt .15 Spices 1.50 1 can oil. 1.25 1 can mineral oil 1.88 8 bottles aguadiente. .56 8 packages candles. 1.00 1 gallon can. .25 905 ounces bread 2.54 Matches. Lamp wicks. .20 20 $44.33 For use in "Casa de Beneficencio," Trididad, Cuba. Valentin Cuevas. 31 pairs shoes.. 11.89 .do Julio Bartida 6 packages cotton $0.50 Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. Quantity spices,matches, and lamp wicks not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super intendent of orphan asylum, Trini- dad, Cuba. For use in civil hospital at Trinidad, Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- Cuba. intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, 1 libra borax .10 do 300 grams glycerin.. .30 do 100 grams almond oil. .10 do Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Grams almond oil. 05 .do 30 grams extract calisaya .50 do 60 grams salol. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, Cuba. .30 do Do. 30 grams benzonaptol. 15 .do Do. 1 prescription 40 do Do. 60 grams iodoform .75 .do Do. 5 yards iodoform gauze 2.50 · do Do. 240 grams carbonate iron .30 do Do. 30 grams calomel.. 20 .do Do. 240 grams "cremo .20 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 121 Do. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital at Trinidad, Cuba. 500 grams vaseline .40 .do Do. 8 libras burnt chalk. .40 do Do. 23 grams chloride iron 1. 15 do Do. 15 grams "tebaico" .50 do Do. 16 grams iron. .20 do Do. 1 ounce antimony. .05 do Do. 60 grams tincture belladonna .10 do Do. 480 grams subnitrate bismuth. 2.50 do Do. 240 grams salicylate bismuth.. 1.25 do Do. 600 grams olive oil .60 .do Do. 10 grams creosote .10 .do..! Carbonate magnesia 2 porous plasters.. 60 grams chloride ammonia. .30 do .20 do .10 .do Do. 120 grams tincture "serpentario .20 .do Do. 200 grams powdered "malvarisco". 20 .do Do. 120 grams powdered gum arabic .20 .do Do. 30 grams antipyrine. .50 do Do. 100 grams distilled water. .01 .do Do. 100 grams menthol .25 .do Do. 60 grams calisaya and quinine. 1.00 .do Do. 200 sandalwood capsules 2.00 do Do. 500 grams absorbent cotton. 90 do Do. 500 grams lint 1.50 do Do. 180 grams sulphate potash. Digitalis.. .30 .do .10 .do 300 grams alcohol .50 .do 200 grams listerine .40 .do Do. 150 grams honey 05 .do Do. 25 grams "Scila "" 10 .do Do. 15 grams bisulphate quinine 60 .do Do. 15 grams tannin………. .75 do Do. 200 grams opium. .70 do Do. 200 grams powdered gum .35 .do Do. 2 libras oatmeal .30 do Do. 15 grams Baume bitters .10 .do Do. 120 grams Fiorvente balsam. 25 do Do. 100 grams kola. .40 do 100 wafers .20 26.06 do 30 Fuente. Martinez & Co 758 feet lumber. 31.80 Sanitation. Do. Do. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Specific use not more defi- nitely stated. 122 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Henry H. Benham, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 30 Fuente, Martinez & Co 10 pounds nails. $0.60 For use in civil hospital at Trinidad, Disposed of by Arturo Baguira,, super- Cuba. intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. 12 empty barrels. 1.20 do Do. 4,000 pounds lime 11.20 .do Do. 20 empty bags. 2.00 .do Do. 2 pounds blasting powder .60 .do Do. 2 varas fuse. .06 .do Do. 50 feet fuse 40 .do Do. 8 pounds powdered blue 80 .do Do. 1 empty cask .30 .do Do. - 1 hinge .15 .do Do. 24 screws .10 .do Do. 16 pounds wire 1.28 .do Do. 1 padlock. 2 cans white zinc. 2 paint brushes • 3 whitewash brushes .20 .do Do. 4.50 .do Do. .80 do Do. .75 do Do. 1 gallon linseed oil 1.25 .do Do. 3 bottles turpentine .75 .do Do. 2 cans prussian blue 30 .do Powdered paint 50 .do 6 lamp wicks .06 2 lamp chimneys Disinfecting materials. .60 .do 15. 16 .do $75.36 Do. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Quantity not stated. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Do. Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. Names and quantity of arti- cles not stated 30 pounds blue paint. 3.75 60 pounds white paint. 7.50 15 gallons turpentine. 13.50 40 pounds burnt oil. 5.00 23 cans white zinc. 43.75 30 pounds zinc.. 3.75 38 paint brushes. 9.20 20 cans prussian blue 10.00 4 pounds tin.. 1.98 pound muriatic acid. .10 4,000 pounds lime. 11.20 20 empty bags 2.00 ཞན་ 5 pounds wire .40 500 feet lumber. 18.00 130.13 Barracks and quarters 1,047. 70 Disposed of by Arturo Baguira, super- intendent civil hospital, Trinidad, Cuba. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Apr. 2 Angel Velo. April, 1900.] Total For use in the water department Used in paving and repair depart- ment. Water department and sanitation Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. A. Caballero. James B. Clow & Sons Pedro A. Estanillo 12 rackets... 12 ratchets.. 1 brass screw 1 counterpoise.. 1 barrel machine oil. 125 split sleeves. 17,689 feet lumber 80 meters lumber. 6 pieces lumber 600 tiles. · 10,000 pounds lime $12.00 18.00 2.50 1.50 $34.00 29.15 675. 25 $652.70 8.60 13.00 39.00 24.00 78 bags lime .78 1 pole.. 6.00 744.08 .do Francisco Palacio & Co. 1 saddle 17.00 1 bridle. 2.50 1 saddle blanket. 2.00 24 chains 6.00 1 sash cord 3.00 1 bit 2.00 1 whip. 4.25 1 brush 2.00 2 yards flannel 1.20 1 whip. 3.50 1 single harness 21.00 1 bottle harness grease .95 1 bottle blacking 1.00 1 bottle golden water. 1.00 1 gallon varnish 1.75 1 chamois skin 1.00 1 clipping machine. 4.00 2 pounds sand. .60 2 bottles harness oil 1.60 2 cans hoof oil. 4.80 2 heads leather. 20.00 24 boxes tacks. 2.16 3 boxes shoe tacks. .75 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 123 124 PERSONAL PROPERTY. • [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. | Apr. 2 Francisco Palacio & Co. 6 boxes rivets.. 2 packs shoes.. $2.10 2.20 2 pounds wax .80 6 lambskins 5.00 2 yards canvas. 3.10 10 pounds moss. 1.50 1 pair rubber boots 3.75 6 whips.. 6.00 6 chamois skins 5.40 2 saddle blankets. 6.00 6 brushes 8.40 12 horse brushes. 3.75 Henry Piaggio.. 17,000 pounds lime. $152.06 Sanitation, miscellaneous and munic- Specific use not more definitely stated. ipalities. Street cleaning and parks. 62.33 Sanitation, miscellaneous and munic- Do. ipalities. 365 pounds slacked lime. 1.10 .do Do. M. Ruiz & Co. 8 rubber stamps $6.75 .do Do. 10 blank books 5.00 .do Do. 6 index books 1,000 blank forms. 6 bottles ink 6.00 .do Do. 3.50 do Do. 2.25 do Do. 2 folding rules. 16.80 .do Do. 1 brush .35 .do Do 4 pans water color. .80 .do Do 2 rubber stamps 2.25 .do Do. · 2 ink wells 4.00 do Do. 5 books 10.00 .do Do. 8 rolls paper. 38.00 ..do Do. 2 yards cloth 1.00 .do Do. 24 sheets oil boards. 2.00 .do Do. 1 book 3.50 .do Do. 24 sheets oil boards 2.00 .do Do. 1 index book. 2.50 do Do. 8 rolls print paper 24.00 .do Do. 13 rubber stamps 11.50 .do Do. 5 rolls print paper 15.00 .do Do. 7 rolls blue print paper. 23.00 .do Do. 1 Habana wax. 1.50 .do Do. 6 bottles ink. 2.25 .do Do. · 1 penholder, 12 pens .85 ..do Do. 2 blocks magnesia. 50 .do Do. 1 rubber stamp. .75 .do Do. 6 rolls print paper. 18.00 .do Do. 12 pencils. 1,50- .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 125 3 hairbrushes.. 1.80 .do Do. 100 pads 11.00 .do Do. 2 sets clipper plates 3.00 .do Do. 1 roll blue paper 3.00 .do Do. 168 boxes rubber bands 39.50 .do Do. 1,008 pencils. 33.25 do Do. 24 steel erasers 14.00 do Do. 500 small blotters 2.50 do Do. 100 notebooks 14.00 do Do. 6 blank books. 2.40 .do Do. 2 index books. 5.00 Municipalities, sanitation, miscel- laneous, charities and hospitals, public works, ports and harbors. Do. 36 bottles ink 13.50 .do Do. 24 glass cups, 24 sponges. 10.00 .do Do. 1 rubber stamp.. .75 .do Do. 10,000 sheets paper 38.00 do Do. 24 blank books 7.00 .do Do. 1 ream blotting paper. 15.00 .do Do. 100 pads 11.00 .do Do. 6,000 fasteners. 12.00 .do Do. 1 roll drawing paper 4.50 do Do. 25 blank books 5.00 do Do. 1 roll profile paper 4.50 .do Do. 12 stamp pads 6.00 do Do. 6 bottles ink 2.25 .do Do. 464.50 Juan Vivo. Capt. P. Mothersill, acting commissary subsistence, U. S. Volunteers. Valentine Salazar 26,687 meters stone 640.48 Sanitation, street department Do. 4,000 pounds ice. 12.00 Municipalities, miscellaneous-En- Do. gineers department. 600 pounds coal $2.60 For use in water department. Do. 4 tons coal. 22.00 For use on launch Percy 34 tons coal. 187.00 For use on tug Clio 211.60 Aldolfo E. Mueller & Co. 1 closet, complete 18.50 1 shower 3.00 1 washstand. 10.50 1 slop sink. 19.89 95 feet soil pipe 23.75 15 feet soil pipe 2.25 100 pounds head 4.00 15 pounds oakum 1.35 12 gallons gasoline. 4.80 4 pipe hooks.. .60 6 Y's. 4.20 7 bends. 3. 15 2 tees 1.40 5 bends 1.25 3 Y's. 3.60 4 traps. 5.00 4 bell traps 4.00 3 1.26 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Articles, Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 3 Aldolfo E. Mueller & Co. 2 nipples $1.10 2 traps. 2.30 3 ferrules. 1.80 2 flanges. 1.50 47 pounds pipe 4.59 25 pounds solder. 8.75 31 feet pipe 5.26 · 1 valve 1.05 8 tees 1.85 6 ells.. .48 70 feet gas pipe 3.70 5 pendant lights. 7.15 1 pillar cock.. .25 5 pounds nails. .25 1 gas lantern 6.50 · 30 feet pipe 2.40 4 ells. .30 24 pounds solder. .88 1 gas bracket. 1.25 $162.60 For use in Recojidas" jails and State government. A. H. Birdsay & Co. Nueva Fabrica de Hielo. Pedro A. Estanillo. D. Mugabure & Bro. Manuel Johnson 45 feet wire screen 19.50 For use in municipal vivac 440 pounds ice. 1.98 Disposal of refuse 16,047 feet lumber 473.38 1 pair shafts $12.00 4 wheels, 4 axles. 60.00 72.00 .do ..do Do. 1 liter turpentine.. .30 For use in the street-cleaning depart- Do. ment. 2 pounds calomel. 2.00 ..do Do. bottle castor oil. . 25 ..do Do. pounds calomel.. 5.00 ..do Do. 3 pounds iodine 3.60 do Do. 5 pounds epsom salts. .25 do Do. 5 pounds camphor. 2.75 do Do. 5 gallons alcohol 3.25 .do Do. 1 liter niter. 1.30 ..do Do. 6 bottles "electro' "" 4.80 .do Do. 6 botttles gilding water 3.75 ..do Do. 1 gallon turpentine. 1.20 .do Do. 1 gallon spirits camphor 3.60 .do Do. 4 gallons vinegar wine.. 4.00 ..do Do. 5 gallons harness dressing. 12.50 .do Do. 3 gallons hoof dressing.. 7.50 .do Do. 1 gallon cocoa oil 1.80 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 127 2 pounds carbolic acid. 1.10 .do Do. 12 bottles liniment 8.50 .do Do. 4 pounds soap .. .60 do Do. 1 gallon castor oil 2.10 do Do. 2 pounds calomel 2.00 do Do. 20 pounds candles. 4.00 do Do. 6 pounds sand.. 12 brass russet polish 6 rolls plaster.. 36 empty bottles.. 1.50 .do Do. • 1.50 .do Do. 1.80 do Do. 1.70 Sewer department. Do. 4 ounces muriatic acid. .10 do Do. 1,000 pounds lime 37.50 .do Do. 35 pounds vaseline 10.50 Electrozone plant Do. 1 graduate. .85 Paving and repairs. Do. 3,000 pounds chloride lime. 112.50 Water department Do. 12 empty tins. .75 Military hospital Do. 2 pounds ammonia .40 Obras del Puerto Do. 2 pounds muriatic acid. .14 .do Do. 8 pounds castile soap 1.20 Military hospital Do. 3 pounds alum .30 do Do. 100 toilet paper. 9.00 Administration. Do. 255.89 4 Desvernine & Co 72,268 meters broken stone 1,493. 26 Used for paving, street department.. Moriano & Maetinez 600 palm leaves.. $15.00 300 baskets 105.00 54,535 pounds oats. 987.07 173,977 pounds green fodder. 852.48 1, 959. 55 For use in stables Nos. 1, 2, and 3 5 E. B. Hamel Adolfo E. Mueller & Co. 2,790 pounds rails. 27.90 200 spikes, 24 fish plates 3.78 31.68 For use in parks. Do. 2 traps.. 1.40 For use in Widows' Home. 50 pounds lead 2.00 do 2 closet bowls 12 bolts.. 11.50 .do .12 do 3 washers. .30 do 5 bends. 1.25 .do 10 feet pipe 3.60 .do 2 lengths pipe 3.60 .do 4 ells 1.80 do 2 tees.. .45 .do 10 bushings. 1.20 .do 19 ells 2.79 do 6 pipe hooks. .60 do 2 bends. 50 .do 6 feet galvanized iron. .25 .do 6 tees .60 do 1 can gasoline. 2.50 do 1 tee. 30 ..do 100 feet hose. 85.00 Used for street sprinkling 119.76 128 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1 Date. From whom purchased. Articles. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Apr. 5 Aguilera & Garcia. 20 sheets galvanized iron. $107.00 Water department. Disposition and use. Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. 50 pounds rivets, gd 5.00 ..do Do. 12 brooms 9.00 .do Do. 1 brace 3.00 ..do Do. 2 drills 1.00 .do Do. 6 drills 1.50 do Do. 25 sprinkling cans 18.75 Street-cleaning department Do. · 1 yard rubber. 3.50 Water department Do. 6 pairs sheep shears 4.50 Street-cleaning department. Do. 4 valves 7.00 .do Do. pounds packing 3.50 .do Do. 5 gallons varnish 6.25 .do Do. 1 brush .75 do Do. 1 shovel .75 do Do. 4 gauge glasses 1.00 .do Do. 25 gallons boiled oil. 15.00 ..do Do. 10 gallons turpentine. 6.00 .do Do. 5 pounds paint 1.00 ..do Do. 500 pounds iron. 18.75 City stables, No. 1 Do. 100 pounds chain 9.00 .do Do. 3 blocks 13.50 Street-cleaning department Do. 300 feet rope. 4.50 ..do Do. 2 valves 3. 20 ...do Do. 1 pound emery dust 1.00 Street paving and repairs Do. 6 hinges 1.50 General repairs. Do. 100 pounds staples. 10.00 Military stables. Do. 300 pounds paint 36.00 Widows' Home Do. 1 bushing. .50 Electrozone plant Do. 4 nipples. 2.00 .do Do. 500 pounds head. 16.25 Water department Do. 50 gallons kerosene oil 20.00 .do Do. 144 wicks 1.20 .do Do. 833 pounds iron. 29.15 Street-cleaning department Do. 5 gallons gasoline 1.60 ..do Do. 1 gallon muriatic acid. 80 ..do Do. 12 balls cotton wick 40 .do Do. 1 brace 3.00 Street department. Do. 2 steel drills 1.00 .do Do. 72 hinges 5.40 Widows' Home Do. • 36 drawer pullers. 5.40 ..do Doy 36 hooks 1.44 .do Do. 25 pounds nails. 1.25 Water department. Do. 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.44 .do Do. 1 can lubricating oil. 2.50 .do Do. 5 valves. 2.40 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 129 30 elbows. 12 tees. 2 locks.. 1 bushing. 6 unions. 6 plugs 6 nipples 1 elbow 1 valve 1.80 .do Do. .84 .do Do. 20 .do Do. 10 .do Do. .72 .do Do. 30 .do Do. 60 .do Do. .10 .do Do. 1.20 .do Do. • 475 feet galvanized iron pipe. 44.63 .do Do. 12 hanks cord 1.00 Street-cleaning department. Do. 67 pounds chain. 4.02 ..do Do. 3 locks.. 6 hoes .90 .do Do. 3.25 Water department. Do. 6 buckets. 2.25 .do Do. 12 coils rope. 3.00 .do Do. 2 lanterns 2.50 .do Do. 1 adze 1.50 .do Do. 2 hammers 1.50 .do Do. 2 sledge hammers. 2.50 .do .Do. 2 chisels .80 .do Do. 2 saws 2.50 do Do. 2 boring tools. .80 .do Do. 4 files.. 2.00 .do Do. 2 wrenches. 2.00 .do Do. 2 saw-sets. 48 brushes. 1 lock .... 5 hooks. .80 ..do Do. 14.00 Street-cleaning department. Do. 1.50 General repairs. Do. .75 ..do Do. 1 pane glass.. 35 .do Do. 1 pane glass. .35 ..do Do. 12 packages brads 96 .do Do. 1 gallon olive oil. .75 Survey party. Do. 4 kegs nails. 16.00 City stable No. 1.. Do. 1 lock. 2.00 Street cleaning department. Do. 12 hooks.. 1.00 ..do Do. 12 handles. 1.75 .do Do. 12 butts. 345 feet pipe 1.50 ..do Do. 33.60 Municipal vivac Do. 47 tees 9 crosses 3.76 .do Do. .90 do Do. 19 elbows 1.70 .do Do. 1 can kerosene oil 2.00 Water department Do. 50 feet cast-iron pipe 7.50 Widows' home Do. 1 valve 1.25 .do Do. 1 elbow. .30 .do Do. • 1 union. 1 valve 100 plugs. 50 bushings 100 nipples 24 globes. .25 .do Do. • 1.10 do Do. 3.50 Water department. Do. 12.00 10.00 do ..do Do. · Do. 18.00 Street department. Do. 11189-Y Y- 6- 130 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 5 Aguilera & Garcia. 24 rakes $12.00 8 pair hinges.. 2.50 Street department. ..do Disposition and use. Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 1 lock. 1.00 .do Do. 25 pounds glue. 5.00 Paving and repairs. Do. 25 pounds paint .75 do Do. 2 brushes 1.50 .do Do. 1 case soap. 5.00 Administration Do. 36 wicks 1.00 .do Do. 12 blankets 6.00 ..do Do. 7 feet pipe 5.00 Water department. Do. 6 pounds iron rivets .48 ..do Do. 10 packages rivets 4.00 .do Do. 200 pounds iron. 10.00 .do Do. 1 anvil 15.00 .do Do. 2 packages screws 1.00 .do Do. 88 packages screws 4.56 do Do. 3 scrapers... 1.50 do Do. 1 pair shears. 2.50 .do Do. 25 pounds iron. 1.00 .do Do. 1 package iron straps. 1.50 .do Do. 140 pounds steel 14.00 .do Do. 20 pounds cotton waste. 2.40 do Do. 75 pounds iron 3.00 .do Do. 20 meters hemp cloth 4.00 .do Do. 1 barrel nails 3.75 .do Do. 4 sheaves 2.40 .do Do. 50 pounds cotton waste. 6.00 .do Do. 12 sponges 4.00 .do Do. 2 foreheads 2.25 do Do. 200 pounds head. 7.50 .do Do. 212 pounds iron. 8.50 do Do. 50 feet sewer pipe 37.50 Military hospital Do. 20 hubs 6.50 .do Do. 1 T 4.00 .do Do. 793. 35 Reduction on blocks 6.30 $787.05 Pons & Co 2 barrels clay. 13.95 Street cleaning department.. Do. 37 pounds white cement $1.30 Christina market. Do. 12 pounds powdered brick .44 For use at Christina market. Do. 1 sack lime. .50 .do Do. 1 siphon 1.50 For use at Widows' Home. Do. 7 clay gutters. 1.40 .do Do. 1 elbow .25 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 131 1,600 tiles.. 711 kilos clay. 4,000 brick. 162 kilos clay. 1,209 meters sand. Mariana Sierra & Co. 96.00 For use at military hospital. Do. 21.33 .do Do. 275.00 .do Do. 4.86 .do Do. 402.58 Do. 265.98 Department of streets Do. 250 feet pipe.. 100.00 1 valve 4.50 1 globe valve 5.00 · 2 unions 1.25 6 Ls. 3.00 6 nipples 4.50 750 feet iron pipe. 150.00 4 valves 12.00 4 unions. 3.20 D 2 check valves 6.00 12 Ts.. 3.00 12 nipples 12 Ls.. 12 plugs 1 wrench 3.00 1.80 1.80 6.75 1 pipe tong 1.75 1 cutting tool. 3.00 1 stock 12.00 200 pounds ocher paint. 5.00 30 pounds glue 7.25 25 pounds white-lead paint 2.75 5 gallons boiled oil. 3.50 5 gallons roof paint. 8.75 157 pounds tool steel 14. 13 12 files. 9.00 4 brushes 3.00 Ruiz & Bro 2 quires sandpaper 20 pounds putty 2.40 • 3.00 381.33 For use at stone-crushing plant. Do. 9,000 blank forms. 35.00 24 baskets 15.00 12 penracks 5.00 72 pencils 6.60 40,000 blank forms. 50.00 16 blank books 43.25 36 bottles paste 10.50 24 rubber erasers. 10,000 envelopes 2 yards cloth 1 rubber stamp 9.00 58.50 · .70 1.00 3,000 blank forms. 21.00 2 rubber stamps 2.00 1,000 blank forms. 3.50 1 numbering, dating, etc., stamp. 40.00 500 blank cards. 2.50 2 boxes pens. 2.25 132 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 5 5 Ruiz & Bro. Articles. Amounts. 500 blank forms. $4.00 1 roll paper. 6.50 4 rubber triangles 4.00 1 50 centimeter rule 1.25 1 curve 1.00 12 boxes colored pencils. 6.00 6 rolls printing paper 16.50 2 pans water color. 1.60 6 pans water color. 2.80 144 thumb tacks. 1.50 432 crayons 45.00 2 triangles. 1.00 24 pencils.. 3.50 2 boxes thumb tacks 2.25 1,000 blank forms. 8.50 4 blank books 8.00 4 reams paper 19.00 1,000 blank forms. 3.50 500 fasteners. 3.00 120 crayons 16.50 24 inkstands. 18.00 12 baskets 15.00 5,500 blank forms. 24.50 Disposition and use. 100 square meters stone Howard Egleston.. James B. Clow & Sons. Henry Piaggo Prieto & Co. 12 mops.. 12 mop handles. 3 dusters. 6 sponges 1 water trap • 7 pipe hangers.. $15.53 5.46 500.00 $513.70 Municipalities, street cleaning, sani- Specific use not more definitely stated. tation, charities and hospitals, pub- lic works, ports and harbors. Used in street paving department.. Do. 10,500 pounds lime. 20.99 For use in military hospital Do. 38.50 30 beds, complete $225.00 For use in military stables and water department. Do. 20 pairs scissors 15.00 3.70 2.25 .50 1.25 12 sad irons. 4.12 12 brushes 4. 13 144 clothes pins. .25 300 feet iron pipe 8.26 4 ironing boards 2.75 4 baskets 4.00 64 chairs 96.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 133 1 meat chopper 2.25 36 spoons 3.00 1 stove 14.00 386.46 For use at Recojidas jail Do. A. Senra Carlos Baez & Bro E. C. Bird 230.81 meters stone 530.86 For use in department of street pay- Do. ing. 257 pieces glass 32.50 For use in street department Do. 1 dry battery $0.25 1 numbering machine. 14.00 14. 25 Municipalities, street cleaning and sanitation. Do. Toribio Marrero Pedro Sendra.... Esteban Humet J. S. Birdsey & Co. Purdy & Henderson Pedro Casanova C. Torre & Co.. 1 can belt dressing 1 leather lacing 48 ballast forks 100 barrels cement. 1,202 barrels cement. 4 cans graphite 49.69 meters stone 94.26 meters stone 84.47 The department of street paving Do. 160.24 ..do Do. 14.00 For use in electrozone plant. Do. 4. 10 ..do Do. 63.00 Department of street cleaning Do. 225.00 Street-paving department Do. 3,943.00 Water department, electrozone plant. Do. 7.60 Military stables. Do. 499 meters stone 1, 197.60 Department of street paving Do. 100 pounds varnish. $7.00 50 pounds glue 7.00 24 brushes 2.40 500 pounds white-lead paint 50.00 120 pounds paint 6.25 1 barrel whiting. 7.00 1 sack salt 1.75 20 gallons turpentine. 13.00 5 gallons drier. 8.75 Hastings Pavement Co Suarez & Lychenheim 1 rammer, complete 103. 15 For use in Recojidas jail 23.00 | Sanitation, department of streets Do. Do. 23 gross solio paper $60.95 121 plates.. 14.60 20 pounds soda 2.00 1 jar paste .75 250 envelopes. 1.88 1 can solio hardener. .60 80.78 Public works Do. J. Z. Horter 2 sets harness. 72.00 1 pair hand parts. 3.50 1 breast collar 3.54 12 currycombs 4.50 12 brushes 10.00 6 pads 7.00 100.54 Municipalities, sanitation, depart- ment of streets. Do. Salvador Tramein Jose Lago Carlos Baez & Bro. Sala & Sons. 1,837.87 meters stone. 3,954. 31 ..do Do. 1,373.04 meters stone. 2, 831.08 ..do Do. 12 panes glass 9.00 ..do Do. 1 horse boot 2 hides $1.50 25.00 General repair fund. Do. For use at city stables No. 1 Do. 2 packages yarn 1.80 .do Do. 10 134 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 10 Sala & Sons. 48 "quadrantes" $0.80 For use at city stables No. 1 24 halter snaps 2.00 .do Do. 72 buckles 88 do Do. 24 halter chains 9.00 .do Do. 1 pound wax .40 .do Do. 2 buffalo hides. 28.00 do Do. 4 gross buttons 1.80 .do Do. 2 balls cord .80 .do Do. 75 pounds moss. 11.25 do Do. 1 package yarn .90 .do Do. 1 pound wax .40 do Do. 24 buckles .30 .do Do. hide leather 1 piece leather 4 buckles 3.00 .do Do. 7.00 For use in street department. Do. .15 ..do Do. · 1 ball thread .25 .do Do. 12 sponges.. 3.60 Street-cleaning department Do. 1 barrel axle grease 4.30 .do.. Do. 135 feet leather. 33.75 For use in street department. Do. 45 feet patent leather 12.60 ..do Do. 11 yards cloth 23.10 .do Do. 24 buttons.... .50 .do Do. 1 whip holder 1 set hooks 1 bottle ink. 35 .do Do. · .25 .do Do. - 60 .do Do. 4 yards canvas. 1.00 .do Do. 175.28 Less reduction .25 $175.03 2 cans harness oil .80 2 bottles grease 1.50 1 whip. 1.50 1 bit 1.75 6 whip snappers. .60 2 carriage lamps. 24 buckles 11.00 .30 1 package thread. 90 14 Aguilera & Garcia. 50 gallons linseed oil 35.00 18. 35 Municipalities, sanitation, sewer department. Do. 24 brushes 12.00 150 pounds ocher paint 4.50 51.50 For use in Recojidas jail Do. Knight & Wall Co. 48 knives. 6.00 48 enameled plates. 7,00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 135 72 bowls. 10.50 48 cups 4.00 72 large spoons 4.50 2 ladles.. .20 2 skimmers. .20 2 large knives 1.00 2 forks. 20 2 saltcellars .50 2 pepper cellars .50 2 pans .70 1 range 140.00 1 boiler. 28.00 48 feet smoke pipe 15.00 2 elbows. 2.50 2 pans 1.50 4 bake pans 2.00 2 griddles .70 2 iron pots. 2.00 1 kettle .75 4 boilers 40.00 267.75 Do. Garcia Cermuda & Co 2 sewing machines 45.00 2 tables. 5.30 800 needles 3.00 24 thimbles. 1.00 6 packages pins 1.00 55.30 .do Do. Parez & Co Vda. de Brana. Knight & Wall Co. 18 platters 7.25 12 plates 1.25 8.50 .do Do. 30 quilts. 30.00 30 pillows 16.50 46.50 .do Do. 33 feet wire mesh .98 .do Do. 63 pounds iron pots. $3.15 4 hooks.. .10 6 knobs. .15 17 locks. 5. 65 9 hasps .54 20 sheets galvanized iron. 18.90 20 feet cresting. 1.80 3 pairs hinges .60 5 pounds nails. .70 31.59 ....do Do. Mercada & Rocha J. Reboredo. 20 pairs shoes. 30.00 20 pairs slippers 19.00 49.00 do Do. 36 combs 7.20 36 small combs 7.20 36 hairbrushes. 7.20 36 toothbrushes 7.20 28.80 Do. 136 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Da te. From whom purchased. Apr. 14 Adelfo Mueller & Co 1 water-closet 1 urinal. 20 feet soil pipe. 20 elbows 3 bends Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $12.00 3.30 4.40 2.70 1.20 2 Ys 1.40 17 tees 2.24 3 stopcocks 1.95 1 urinal cock 1.00 265 feet pipe 22.34 2 ferrules 1.30 1 valve .75 1 closet 16.50 4 showers, complete 11.00 2 caps.. 1 brass lubricator. .10 2.00 Rigol & Maruri B. M. Hord. 1 revolving chair Photographs. 5.00 18.20 Mariano Fuenbuna 1 empty cask $84.18 Municipalities, sanitation, street de- Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. partment. .do Municipalities, sanitation, engineer's Character and number not stated. department. Specific use not more definitely stated. 1.50 Municipalities, sanitarion, street de- Specific use not more definitely stated. partment. Jose Hernandez Jose Morales 18,750 pounds green fodder. 90.00 .do Do. 4,625 pounds corn 90.18 Sanitation, street cleaning, munici- Do. palities. 16 Antonio Lamelas. Ildefonso Bollada Prendes & Co. Eugene Deitzgen Co. R. McWilliams Juan Vivo Van Gunten & Crowther Francisco Buch Dirube & Varela. Sylvestre Scovel. Knight & Wall Co 1 iron grate. 420 yards cloth 20 rolls paper 20 barrels tar 43.75 meters stone 66 kegs mule shoes 350 pounds Putnam nails 150 brass tags 62 tons coal. 1 set expanding tools. 12 galvanized-iron pails 2 clothes wringers. 36 hooks 193 feet galvanized-iron roofing, 16 feet ridge covers. 25 wood horses 17.50 Municipalities, department street cleaning, sanitation. Do. 35.00 For use at Recojidas jail Do. 203.32 ..do Do. 7.16 ..do Do. 114.70 .do Do. 105.00 do Do. 362.11 .do Do. 55. 15 .do Do. 11.25 do Do. 614.00 Municipalities, department of streets. Do. 25.00 Water department. Do. 4.80 For use at Recojidas jail Do. 5.00 ..do Do. .90 ..do Do. 20.00 ..do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 137 18 Howard Egleston. Benigno Fernandez 127 meters stones 3,000 pounds corn $42.00 635.00 | Municipalities, sanitation, depart- ment of streets. Do. 15,000 pounds oats 270.00 10,995 pounds oats 219.90 15,000 pounds hay 187.50 45,000 pounds corn 372.75 33 tons hay 825.00 54,500 pounds corn. 740.00 28, 500 pounds oats. 570.00 14,500 pounds bran 207.35 3, 434. 70 .do Do. 45,000 pounds hay 562.50 6,500 pounds bran 92.95 6,500 pounds corn. 85.80 30,487 pounds oats 609.74 1,350.99 .do Do. Cobo Florez & Bro. 840 yards cotton cloth 63.40 146 meters linen 25.96 · 60 towels. 9.40 399 yards cotton cloth 47.97 58 yards cotton cloth 4.97 1 case thread .88 42 pairs socks 10.50 180 spools thread 10.25 216 pieces tape. 3.00 24 towels 3.76 Spanish gold 180.09 Reduced to U. S. currency 163.72 For use at Recojidas jail Do. 21 United States Cast Iron Pipe 306 No. 4 pipe and Foundry Co. $1,557.84 300 sleeves. 617.00 2, 174.84 797,680 pounds pipe. 15, 269. 11 For use of Regla water supply ...do Do. Do. Desvernine & Co. Torre & Co.. 693.71 meters stone 1,593. 64 For use in department of streets 8 basins. $7.20 24 buckets. 16.00 23.20 ..do Benito Alvarez & Co 6 trowels. 3.75 10 varas wire netting. 3.40 8.05 For use street cleaning and parks.... Manuel Vila. 562 pounds pipe 36.53 1 valve.... 24.00 60.53 Municipalities, sanitation, water de- partment. Torre & Co. 25 pounds nails. 1.25 ..do 1 iron pot. 2.40 .do 5 gallons gasoline 1.75 .do · 2 hammers 1.92 .do 10 yards galvanized iron 4.80 .do 300 pounds steel. 21.00 .do 1 lubricator. 1.75 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 138 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 21 Torre & Co 70 pounds iron 1 drill 1 brush Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $2.80 Municipalities, sanitation, water de- Specific use not more definitely stated. partment. Do. 2.00 .do Do. . 15 .do Do. 5 bushings. 6 nipples.. 1 duster 2.00 do · Do. 2.70. .do Do. 100 elbows. 9.50 do Do. 1.75 .do Do. 1.20 .do 3 sponges Do. 1 pane glass .40 .do Do. 12 chisels... 6.00 .do 5 brass cocks 5.50 Municipalities, sanitation, miscella- Do. neous, military department, bar- racks and quarters. 2 oil cups. 4.00 .do Do. 1 yard rubber. 3.50 .do Do. 54 pounds iron.. 2.02 do Do. 3 iron bars. 1 vise. .60 do Do. 10 gallons petroleum 4.50 do Do. 12.00 do Do. 1 box candles. 3.25 do Do. 10 pounds staples. 1.50 .do Do. 10 pounds ocher paint. .30 do Do. 1 box candles. 3.00 do Do. 12 cans white zinc paint. 22.80 do Do. 6 pounds blue paint 2.10 do Do. 2 cans turpentine 8.14 .do Do. 2 cans burnt oil 6.50 .do Do. 3 brushes .90 .do Do. 3 packages drying powder .75 do Do. 3 brushes .60 do Do. 2 locks.. 1.50 do Do. 6 hinges .90 .do Do. .10 .do Do. 1 hook. 48 lantern globes 9.00 .do Do. 288 wicks. 1.20 do Do.. .60 .do Do. 4 staples. 50 couplings 5.00 .do Do. 12 putty boxes. 1.50 do Do. 2 buckles 1.00 .do Do. 10 pounds bronze.. 8.50 do Do. 1 lock .70 do Do. .10 do Do. 6 screws 12 sheets sandpaper .10 .do Do. 1 bottle ammoniac .35 .do Do, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 139 [ 50 feet hose. 20.00 .do Do. 3 drawing cocks. 2.10 do Do. 1 barrel cylinder oil. 32.00 .do Do. 40 gallons kerosene oil 16.00 do Do. 12 burners 1.50 do Do. 12 locks. 2.00 do Do. 24 rings. .25 .do Do. 18 brooms 11.50 do Do. 2 locks. 1.50 do Do. 20 gallons kerosene oil 8.00 do Do. 30 hooks. 1.50 do Do. $272.23 12 levels 18.00 10 gallons kerosene oil 4.00 1 ground glass.. .75 2 panes glass. 1.00 2 hinges 40 1 lock. 50 5 pounds putty .75 1 lock 1.25 8 bolts 2.40 1 trowel .70 2 boxes metal polish. .20 6 pounds potash .90 1 pound pumice stone .08 1 brass cock 2.50 1 valve 11.50 1 piece belting 1.40 2 iron bars.. 1.92 16 iron bolts .48 300 pounds salt 3.00 8 yards wire screen. 4.00 1 galvanized iron pipe. 2. 43 2 iron pipes. 3.90 4 pairs hinges 3.00 4 hooks .40 25 pounds glue 6.25 25 pounds ocher paint .75 8 bends 5.36 2 cans gasoline. 4.00 12 cast-iron links 7.00 1 cleanout 1.50 4 hinges 1.60 37 pounds putty 4.50 50 bundles hemp 10.00 50 gallons kerosene oil 20.00 2 locks. 2.50 8 bolts 2.40 4 hooks .60 12 Sapolio 1.25 1 bell trap 3.50 2 towels .50 140 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 21 Torre & Co 1 washstand 1 duster 1 broom 2 sponges 2 chairs.. 1 cuspidor 1 hatrack $1.30 1.50 .50 .40 3.00 70 Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1 chamois skin 1 pitcher .60 1.25 • 50 1 basin 74 yards wire screens. .50 33.30 5 gallons kerosene oil 2.00 10 pounds paint 1.00 10 pounds potash 1.00 3 brooms 1.50 5 gallons gasoline 2.00 2 iron bars. 1.70 6 bolts .30 1 lock 75 1 hasp .25 50 pounds ocher paint. 1.50 25 pounds glue 6.25 500 pounds lead 16.00 214.97 Less reduction. 1.60 $213. 37 Municipalities, sanitation, miscella- Specific use not more definitely stated. neous, military department, bar- racks and quarters. 5 bulls' skins 45.00 Water department. Do. 500 percussion caps 100.00 Municipalities, sanitation, miscel- laneous, barracks and quarters, and military department. Do. 11 taps .95 .do Do. 1 gate valve 27.00 do Do. 4 nipples. 3.00 do Do. 1 bushing. 5 feet belting .60 do Do. 4.50 do Do. 2 lengths pipe 3.00 do Do. 6 hinges 72 do Do. • 2 locks. 1.20 do Do. 2 bolts .30 do Do. 72 pounds steel. 5.32 do Do. 6 files 1.96 do Do. 100 grease. 4.50 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 141 6 file handles .20 Ɑo DO. ton coal.. 4.00 do Do. 50 pounds iron. 1.87 do Do. 10 gallons linseed oil 6.00 do Do. 36 bolts 1.40 do Do. 100 screws . 25 do Do. 4 packages screws 1.00 do Do. 50 pounds iron. 1.75 do Do. 50 pounds glue 6.00 do Do. 400 pounds white-lead paint. 28.00 .do Do. 1 gallon boiled oil 7.00 ..do Do. 1 gallon Japanese dryer 2.00 .do Do. 12 test tubes 2.00 .do Do. 4 flanges. 6.50 .do Do. 60 pounds steel. 8.40 do Do. 75 pounds white-lead paint.. 8.25 .do Do. 5 gallons linseed oil 3.50 .do Do. 24 hooks. 2.00 .do Do. 24 fasteners 1.20 For use at widows' home. Do. 50 washers. 1.50 30 pounds solder. 9.00 1 ball cord 2.00 .do .do .do Do. · Do. • Do. 4 tape (20 meters) 9.60 Department streets and parks.. Do. 8 feet chain. 1.60 .do Do. 2 brass hooks .30 ..do Do. 6 screw eyes .30 .do Do. 3 hinges - 7 lengths pipe 1.00 .do Do. 11.76 City stables No. 1 Do. 5 pounds ells. .50 .do.. Do. 1 union .20 ..do Do. 1 brass cock .70 .do Do. 1 tarpaulin 50.00 Paving and repairs. Do. 100 pounds blasting powder. 43.00 .do Do. 5 gallons lubricating oil.. 2.50 Water department Do. 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.44 ..do Do. 12 brooms 2.00 .do Do. 6 sponges. 1.80 ..do Do. 6 balls wick .30 .do Do. 75 pounds paint 6.75 Widows' Home Do. • 2 gallons varnish. 3.50 ..do Do. 5 gallons linseed oil 3.50 ..do Do. 1 trap .75 Sewer department. Do. 10 pounds sheet lead .65 .do Do. 2 hinges .50 City stables No. 1 Do. 8 packages nails. .18 do Do. 160 yards canvas 80.00 do Do. 6 spools thread 3.00 .do Do. 6 packages tacks .54 ..do Do. 528.24 Do. 576 packages screws 4.00 20 feet chain. 1.40 10 pounds wire 1.00 General repairs. .do Military stables. Do. Do. Do. 142 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 21 Torre & Co 100 sledge handles.. $20.00 Military stables 50 wire spokes 12.50 City stables No. 1 Do. • 4 spokes 8.00 .do Do. 50 screws 12 sheets sandpaper 22 iron rings. 1.00 .do Do. .10 .do Do. 4. 15 .do Do. 100 pounds lead 3.75 Military hospital Do. 108 feet iron pipe. 62.64 Street cleaning department Do. 2 nipples. 1.50 .do Do. 3 ells. 2.22 ..do Do. 1 tee .90 .do Do. 2 reducers 1.20 do Do. 1 union .60 ..do Do. 2 pieces pipe 2.92 .do Do. 2 valves 19.50 ..do Do. 100 feet, hose 55.00 .do Do. 2 nozzles. 5.00 .do Do. 100 unions. 13.00 Water department. Do. 100 bolts. 150 rivets 1.75 City stables No. 1.. Do. .70 ..do Do. 48 sheets sandpaper .40 .do Do. 4 packages nails. .32 ..do Do. 1 can zinc paint. 1.90 .do Do. 21 pounds paint 8.00 do Do. 3 pounds pumice stone .24 .do Do. ounce paint.. .50 .do Do. 4 gallons varnish 7.00 .do Do. 2 brushes .70 .do Do. pound aluminum powder .20 do Do. 25 pounds turpentine. 2.75 do Do. 1 gilding cushion.. 5.60 .do Do. 5 gallons harness grease 10.00 ..do Do. 5 gallons common grease. 5.50 .do Do. 1 shovel 1.00 .do Do. 2 packages screws .80 Street department Do. · 2 packages nails. .12 .do Do. 55 pounds iron.. 1.96 City stables No. 1 Do. 1 lock. .75 .do Do. 2 hinges .40 .....do Do. 2 valves 1.50 Sewer department. Do. 2 gallons turpentine. 1.24 .do Do. · 6 traps. 4.50 Widows' Home.. Do. 3 ells..... .90 Street cleaning department Do. 1 union .70 ..do Do. 1 steam gauge 7.50 .do Do. • PERSONAL PROPERTY. 143 1 valve strainer. 11.50 .do Do. 4 yards canvas. 3.00 .do Do. 5 gallons cylinder oil. 2.50 .do Do. 5 gallons machine oil 1 tank 2.80 .do Do. 5.50 General repairs. Do. $312.61 Van Gunten & Crowther Joseph Woodrow 1,200 street brooms 722.00 For department of street cleaning and parks. 2 meters sand $5.50 For use at military stables 350 barrels cement 1,400.00 Sanitation, miscellaneous, munici- palities. Do. 1,405.50 23 Journal Printing Co I. Mackson 1,000 blank forms. 11.00 308 photograph prints. $61.60 50 negatives 100.00 161.60 Habana Electric Co 4 pounds wire 1.80 .do Street cleaning. Do. Do. 2 buzzers .90 .do Do. 500 pounds axle grease 20.00 Night soil Do. 22.70 Henry Paiggio. 1 barrel lime 1.40 For use at military stables 7,500 pounds lime 27.50 For use military hospital and water department. Do. 28.90 Loidi & Co. Manuel Cotarclo 1,000 pounds bran 14.50 City stables No. 3 Henry Paiggio.. Castro Fernandez & Co. Aspuru & Co 6 catch basins 23,000 pounds lime. 146.00 For use in sewer department. 84.33 ment. 1,500 pounds lime. 5.50 ..do 8 boxes labels 1.20 6 wooden buckets $2.10 Street cleaning and parks 1 barrel lime 1.25 200 gallons kerosene oil 76.00 For use in water and sewer depart- General repairs.. Sanitation and municipalities .do Do. Do. Do. Do. 79.35 Torre & Co & Alonso 24 feet pipe. 3.36 10 gallons gasoline 3.50 6.86 Charities and hospitals. Do. 6 hinges 1.20 6 drawer pulls. 1.20 6 knobs. 1.50 48 screws .40 2 strap hinges .15 444 screwS 1.35 5.80 For use at military stables Do. Bonito Alvarez & Co 2 valves 1.00 1 union.. .10 1 nipple .05 1 lubricator. 1.25 2 cocks .80 1 union. 1.00 1 nipple 1 elbow. .15 .05 4.40 Paving and repairs Do. 144 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 23 Krajewski-Pesant Co. 100 grate bars.. 3 pounds iron $223.28 .18 8 bolts .40 $223.86 Disposal of refuse Specific use not more definitely stated. 2 bell beam rods, 1 truss. 260.05 2 beams.. 124.46 4 plates. 44. 10 428.61 Placed in hospital San Ambrosio... Do. F. Echenagusio.. Valentine Salazas 8 gratings. 60.00 For use in water department.. Do. 2 tons coal $14.00 Street cleaning. Do. 2 tons Cumberland coal 11.00 .do Do. 6 manhole covers. 35.70 Military hospital Do. 60.70 Vindade Ruiz de Ganirz 5 tons coal. 27.50 For use on launch Percy Do. 16 tons coal. 88.00 For use on launch Clio. Do. 115.50 6 tons coal. 33.00 50,000 tons coal. 190.75 For use at Cabana pumping station Electrozone plant Do. Do. 223.75 40 tons coal.. 260.00 .do Do. 65 pairs horseshoe pads. 91.00 Municipalities, sanitation, street Do. cleaning. Jose Morales. 5,450 pounds corn 106.27 .do Do. Jose J. Alonso 1 inkstand. $0.60 .do Do. 24 drafting pens 1.25 do Do. 4 rubbers 1 triangle. · 1.60 .do Do. 1.25 ..do Do. 6 pencils. .60 Sanitation, charities and hospitals Do. 6 rules 2.25 .do Do. 1 roll paper. 2.75 do Do. 1 inkstand. .60 .do Do. 2 cakes white paint .60 do Do. 4 brushes 1.90 do Do. 6 Bristol boards. 4.50 do Do. 4 reams paper 8.00 do Do. 12 rubber erasers 4.50 .do Do. 4,000 blank forms. 22.00 do Do. 1 roll paper 2.25 .do Do. 6 reams paper 12.00 do Do. 50 blank books 864 pencils.. 27.50 do Do. 28.50 do Do. 48 oil boards.. 2.40 do Do. 12 penholders 2.25 .do Do. 12,000 fasteners 29.50 do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 145 12 rubber rules 24 bottles ink 5.00 19.00 do • Do. .do Do. 12 blotters 6.00 do Lo. 120 boxes rubber bands. 32.50 .do Do. 1,000 blank forms. 5.00 do Do. 224.30 G. Alvarez 1,497 pounds ice 6.74 do Do. Jose Lago 1,155.49 meters stone. 2, 511.05 Municipalities, department of streets. Do. 25 Sala & Son 18 buckles. $2.85 4 cockades 2.50 2 eardrops 2 bands.. 1 bridle. 4 bridle tins 12 decorations 48 buckles 10.50 4.50 2.25 1.25 6.00 1.50 2 pairs hames.. 15.00 38 buckles 12.55 4 rings... .50 6 bridle buckles 3.75 4 nickel buckles. .80 1 pair reins 3.50 3 hooks 1.50 2 buckles .80 4 bits 9.50 4 yards chain 7.40 1 ivory ring .70 1 special skin. 6.00 2 collars 13.00 60 feet leather 15.00 8 balls yarn. .40 10 yards oilcloth 4.50 25 pounds moss. 3.75 15 yards canvas. 18.00 leather hide 3.00 1 pound waste. 2 spools thread .40 .30 151.70 | Sanitation Do. 5 pounds wool .75 6 rosettes.. 3.00 1 goat skin 3.00 hide 3.00 1 package nails. .20 1 silver water bottle. 1.20 1 chamois skin .90 1 pair shoes. 1.25 2 brushes. .80 36 brushes 9.60 5 yards felt 3.30 1 package needles. .12 1 package rivets. 1.15 11189-Y Y————10 146 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 25 Salva & Son 2 pairs reins $14.00 Buckles and leather. 5.50 47.77 Less 1.25 $46.52 Sanitation 1 gallon harness oil. 1.70 1 yard cloth 3.00 City stables No. 2. 1 pound hair. 60 For use night-soil department. .do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. 1 horse cover 6.00 Water department. Do. 1 hook. 1 hide 1 sheep skin .50 Street cleaning and parks.. Do. 5.00 Street department.. Do. .80 ..do Do. 6 balls yarn. .30 .do Do. 12 buckles .15 .do Do. 2 galvanized-iron rings. .10 .do Do. 1 snap .10 do Do. D 18.25 Habana Line Stock Co 1 package candles 4.00 Night-soil department.. Do. C. Torre & Co. portable forge 12.00 Street-cleaning department Do. 2 pounds whiting. $0.50 Military hospital Do. 3 gallons crude petroleum. .90 ..do Do. 2 pots. 3.00 .do Do. 5 gallons gasoline 2.00 do Do. 2 tube cleaners 2.50 ..do Do. 48 sheets emery cloth. 1.60 City stables No. 1 Do. 5 gallons cocoa oil.. 4.00 ..do Do. 25 pounds cotton waste 2.50 .do Do. 12 handles. 2.00 .do Do. 10 pounds borax. 1.00 .do Do. 1 can white lead paint .85 do Do. 100 pounds tallow 4.50 ..do Do. 30 spokes 7.50 .do Do. 4 half fellows. 8.00 ...do Do. 50 bolts. 1.00 Paving and repairs. Do. 12 sheets sandpaper .10 .do Do. • 12 steel bars 18.36 .do Do. 150 varnish 10.50 Military stables Do. 100 shovels 50.00 Street-cleaning department Do. 250 pounds salt 2.50 .do Do. 432 wicks. 1.80 ..do Do. 10 pounds white lead paint .70 .do Do. 10 pounds wire nails .50 For use of surveying party. Do. 1 copper bar. 1.70 .do Do. 1 saw 1.50 .do Do.. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 147 500 feet cord. .80 ..do Do. 60 pounds lead 5.00 Electrozone plant Do. 1 lock 1.25 Surveying party Do. 3 galvanized-iron pails 1.50 ..do Do. 1 trowel .75 .do Do. 16 bolts .64 Stable No.1. Do. 1 can white paint 1.90 do Do. 13 pounds paint.. 4.85 do Do. 24 gallons varnish. 6.00 do Do. 2 pounds pumice stone .16 .do Do. 1 ounce carmine .75 .do Do. 25 gallons turpentine.. 2.75 .do Do. 20 gallons petroleum 9.00 Water department. Do. 1 hammer 1 crowbar 1.50 Surveying party Do. · 1.75 do Do. 1 lock .40 .do Do. 2 chisels 1.00 .do Do. 20 pounds steel 1.00 ...do Do. 100 feet hose. 56.00 City stables No. 1 Do. 3 square meters rbb 5.25 .do Do. 1 iron bar. 3.75 do Do. 100 unions 13.00 Water department. Do. 40 gallons kerosene oil 16.00 Street department. Do. 3 hinges .50 .do Do. 50 pounds solder. 12.50 .do Do. 3 sacks charcoal. 7.50 .do Do. 750 pounds iron 26.25 City stables No. 1 Do. 2 iron bars. 1.75 ..do Do. 1 can lye.. 3.75 Sewer department. Do. 1 box cleaner. 2.00 Street paving and repairs Do. 1 tarpaulin 46.00 ..do Do. 5 locks. 5.00 ..do Do. 6 hoops... 1.50 For use street-cleaning department Do. 3 hinges .24 ..do Do. 1 lock 1.00 Sewer department. Do. 200 pounds cotton waste. 20.00 .do Do. 392.50 1 scale (Fairbanks). 37.50 Water department. Do. 1 galvanized-iron sink. $12.00 For use at beneficensia Do. 1 urinal 7.00 .do Do. 19.00 1 foot galvanized-iron pipe. .18 General repairs.. Do. 4 washers. .10 Military hospital Do. 12 feet running trap 6.75 ..do Do. • .60 7.63 363 feet lumber. 9.90 General repairs. Municipalities, street department. Do. Do. $2.65 .77 14 cans olive oil 31.50 5 gallons lubricating oil. 3.00 25 gallons kerosene oil 8.75 4 cans linseed oil.. 12.00 Francisco Basterrechea Gomez, O'Brien & Co.... Planoil & Cagiga Aguilers & Garcia 1 flange. 9 plugs.. 4 nuts.. 148 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. tment of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April; 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 25 Aguilers & Garcia 15 gallons turpentine. $9.00 5 gallons cocoanut oil 2.60 2 gallons paint. 2.75 25 pounds paint. 6.40 1 gallon pearl paint. 10.50 8 cans white zinc paint. 14.00 4 cans oxide iron paint 16.00 3 tins varnish. 5.40 14 brooms... 3 corn brooms .82 1.20 192 brezo brooms. 4.80 124 pounds bolts 6 packages screws 42 sponges... 67 pounds soap. 8.40 4. 20 " 10.50 5.36 12 pounds nails .84 6 barrels nails 25.50 6 brushes 3.00 6 sheets sandpaper .05 1 lock. 50 1 bolt .20 2 nail punches. 3.00 3 iron gutters 2.40 6 augers. 4.50 1 tanned hide. 4.50 27 pounds rope. 5.40 80 yards canvas. 24.00 3 pounds cotton thread 1.50 330 pounds rope.. 54.30 31 chain links 31.00 2 buckets 2.40 1 hook.... 2.00 25 pounds nails. 1.25 14 pounds wax.. 5.60 12 pounds twine. 2.40 1 barrel cement 2.80 90 pounds cotton waste. 8.10 2 balls wick .10 2 bags charcoal. 5.00 80 pounds zinc 4.80 1 oil can. 50 1 tube 8.00 2 mouthpieces.. 2.50 4 cans metal paste. 1.60 2 frying pans .60 Disposition and use. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 149 2 agate pitchers .40 2 funnels 50 2 bath bricks 10 50 feet copper cable 6.30 10 pounds rubber packing. 2.00 12 pounds tallow 72 1 plug cock.. 2.50 1 reducer .10 10 pounds soap 1.00 34 pounds packing 32.10 2 pounds plumbago .60 2 files. 1.00 1 hammer 60 1 duster 20 2 towels 60 4 sheets copper sheathing 7.28 6 pounds nails. 1.80 10 pounds ocher paint. .30 5 cans paint 2.00 2 sheets sandpaper .20 4 cans paint 3.20 2 pounds candles. .50 25 pounds tallow 1.50 2 pounds marline .50 5 gallons lubricating oil. 3.00 4 pounds pumice stone. .40 1 tee. .10 1 reducer 10 1 valve 1.50 3 cans olive oil 6.75 25 pounds cotton waste. 2.25 25 pounds tallow 1.50 6 bath bricks .30 80 pounds rope 4.80 1 can white lead paint .80 22 pounds rope 3.74 6 lanterns 9.00 2 cans kerosene oil 3.50 4 lanterns 10.00 25 pounds tallow 1.50 Aspuru & Co. Aguilera & C 8 brass rollers 1 bellows 1 iron. 1 lamp. 12 brooms 1.40 $485.58 Public works, ports, and harbors Specific use not more definitely stated. 24.00 3.00 27.00 Sanitation, street department Do. • 8.00 ..do Do. 12.00 .do Do. 10 tees 1.00 General repairs. Do. 10 bolts. .36 .do Do. 25 pounds whiting 1.25 .do Do. 50 feet hose. 10.00 Street-cleaning department Do. 3 pieces hose 10.80 .do Do. 10 pounds ocher paint. 30 .do Do. 150 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 25 Aguilera & Co. 30 pounds ocher paint. $0.90 Disposition and use. Street-cleaning department Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. 48 clothespins 1.00 ..do Do. 2 bolts .75 Water department. Do. 1 door bolt 1.00 .do Do. 100 bricks. 7.00 ..do Do. 150 feet galvanized iron pipe 27.25 Street-cleaning department Do. 25 elbows 2.50 ..do Do. 25 tees 3.00 .do Do. 2 gallons linseed oil. 1.40 Military hospital Do. 1 gallon turpentine. .75 .do Do. 5 gallons machine oil. 3.00 25 pounds of cotton waste. 2.50 6 wicks .30 100 pounds cotton waste. 10.00 25 pounds white lead paint. 2.50 24 hooks 3.00 Water department. .do do Paving and repairs.. .do ..do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 2 panes glass. .50 do Do. 9 pairs hinges. 2.60 Municipal vivac. Do. 9 hasps 2.25 .do Do. 9 locks. 2.25 .do Do. 200 feet line 3.00 Reina Battery and San Jose Asylum Do. 200 gallons kerosene oil 80.00 .do Do. 150 pounds ocher paint. 4.50 .do Do. 30 pounds glue 4.50 .do Do. 310 pounds paint 30.50 ..do Do. 10 gallons turpentine.. 7.00 .do Do. 20 gallons oil 13.00 Street-cleaning department Do. 1 keg nails. 4.00 .do Do. 2 hatchets 2.50 .do Do. 25 sprinkling cans. 18.75 .do Do. 100 handles. 15.00 .do Do. 100 pounds rope 14.00 do Do. 6 lanterns 6.00 .do Do. D 5 gallons kerosene oil 2.00 do Do. 1 wrench .75 do Do. 1 keg spikes. 3.75 do Do. 3 kegs nails. 11.25 .do Do. 12 feet pipe. 28.80 do Do. $367.46 28 Chas. H. Thrall 17 electric lamps, 1 bell, 2 push buttons, 78.50 Installed in stables, Zulueta street. Labor included in amount of bill. 1 battery. 1 galvanometer. $4.00 108.4 meters stone 249.32 253.32❘ Street department.. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 151 Salvador Tramin. Harris Bros. & Co. Joseph Woodrow Dirube & Varella.. Pedro A. Estanillo. · • 1,603.67 meters stone. 1 Remington typewriter. 12 meters sand 5,000 pounds lime Bags · 85.75 tons coal 700 feet lumber 214 feet lumber 140 yards lumber 2,040 feet lumber 123 feet lumber.. 3,106 feet lumber 3, 393.89 .do Do. 112.00 For use in military hospital Do. 26.40 Street department. Do. $15.00 .do Do. 4.00 ...do 19.00 475.95 ..do Quantity not stated. Labor included in amount of bill. $24.00 City stabies No. 1.. Do. • 21.00 .do Do. 4.20 ...do Do. 60. 18 Street department. Do. 11.99 .do Do. 73.66 Water department. Do. 3,000 feet lumber 88.50 .do Do. 700 pieces lumber. 20.65 do Do. 189 feet lumber 11.54 .do Do. · 1,000 linear feet lumber 15.00 Paving and repairs. Do. 766 feet lumber 17.90 General repairs. Do. 348.62 25 M. Ruiz & Co 43 rolls print paper 118.25 · 33 rubber stamps 35.50 3 pairs scissors. 6.00 1 roll cloth 4 reams paper 12.00 18.00 3 steel erasers 3.00 12 pencils. 1.50 180 pencils. 16.50 1,000 blank books. 45.00 10,000 sheets paper 38.00 200 pads 9.00 1 roll paper. 5.00 12 maps, Habana 18.00 30 yards cloth 9.00 2,500 blank forms 22.00 10 blank books 9.00 1 roll cloth 12.00 10 blank books 12.50 100 blank forms 46.00 1 box tacks 1.00 1 ream blotting paper 15.00 12 sheets blotting paper 3.00 1 rubber stamp. 1.50 · 1 roll cloth. 11.00 1 box tacks. 1.00 1 box carbon paper. 4.50 25 yards map backing 6.25 25 blank books 15.00 5 colors 2.10 12 pencils. 1.25 1 rule. 1.50 2,000 blank forms. 12.00 511.35 For use in engineer department.. Specific use not more definitely stated. 152 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $165.00 23.04 3.36 92.60 Adolfo Mueller & Co · $17.50 20.25 [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of Articles. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 25 Pedra A. Estanillo. 7,000 feet lumber. 768 feet lumber... 112 feet lumber... 1,990 feet lumber 36 pieces lumber. 1 closet, complete 1 washstand April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Street department. Water department. City stable No. 3 Ports and harbors Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. $284.00 14.44 do 1 shower 3.00 12 lengths pipe 13.30 3 tees. 2.10 2 tees 1.05 1 trap. 1.00 3 ferrules 1.35 2 lengths galvanized-iron pipe 11.20 170 feet pipe 35.70 8 ells... 2.40 3 tees .90 1 bushing .10 9 valves 14.95 1 compression cock. 1.15 25 pounds oakum. 2.00 1 Y .70 4 bends. 1.90 1 hose pipe 1.90 3 nipples. 1.55 134.00 For use at military stables. Vindade Capdevila.. Neuva Fabrica de Hielo. Krajewski-Pesant Co.. 7 barrels brick dust. 2,000 brick 38.00 507 pounds ice 2.28 21.00 Sanitation, water department ..do Department of streets, municipalities. Do. Do. Do. Do. 8 brasses.. $57.40 Brasses 41.80 Stuffing. 14.30 Boiler liners. 3.25 Scupper pipes 9.50 126.25 Supplies to dredge Comercio J. G. Gonzalez 25 pounds onions 1.00 Labor included in amount of bill; quantities purchased not specified. 15 pounds salt. .45 25 pounds lard. 3.00 20 pounds rice 1.00 168 pounds potatoes. 5.04 10 pounds butter 4.50 2 pounds pepper. .90 10 pounds pork 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 153 10 pounds white sugar.. .70 25 pounds brown sugar 1.00 25 pounds beans 1.25 · 27 pounds hams.. 5.40 10 pounds coffee. 10 codfish. 93 pounds bread. 120 eggs. 78 pounds steak • 3.50 1.20 6.51 3.50 15.60 73 pounds beef.. 10.95 62 pounds fish 7.44 775 pounds ice. 7.75 10 pounds peas .60 12 cans milk. 1.20 93 pounds fruit. 7.44 85 vegetables 4.25 20 pounds split peas 1.20 96.38 Public works, forts, and harbors. Specific use not more definitely stated. 367 pounds beef 68.54 113 pounds fish.. 13.56 212 pounds bread. 14.84 6 pounds butter 2.70 50 pounds lard 6.00 312 pounds potatoes 9.36 25 pounds onions. 1.02 20 pounds rice. 1.00 20 pounds pork. 2.00 25 pounds beans. 1.25 78 pounds sugar 3.96 38 pounds coffee. 13.30 115 pounds vegetables. 5.75 134 pounds fruit 10.72 154.00 Sanitation, department of streets... Do. 160 square yards lath 40.16 For use at military hospital Do. 6 badges.. 5.40 12 lamps.. 63.20 For use of park inspector... Municipalities, miscellaneous. Do. Do. 7 kegs mule shoes $45.50 · 3 kegs horseshoes. 19.50 6 boxes horseshoe nails 30.00 95.00 Municipalities, sanitation, depart- ment of streets. Do. 2 butts. .20 Miscellaneous, barracks and quarters. Do. 144 screws .60 .do Do. 1 horse bibb 1.00 .do Do. 1 service cock 1 tee. 2.90 do Do. · 2.00 .do Do. 12 plugs 48 do Do. 12 couplings. 72 do Do. 12 couplings. .60 .do Do. 56 feet pipe.. 5.04 do Do. 1 paper brads.. .10 do Do. 12 butts. 1.20 Do. Howard Egleston Francisco Bush. Garcia Cerguda & Co. Knight & Wall Co. 154 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 25 Knight & Wall Co. Articles. Amounts. · 6 level glasses 2 spools copper wire. 70 gallons varnish 25 gallons linseed oil 20 gallons wood filler. 15 gallons turpentine. $0.45 .20 Disposition and use. Miscellaneous, barracks and quarters. .do Remarks. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 192.00 For use at military stables. Do. 18.75 do Do. 26.00 do Do. 11.25 .do Do. 200 sheets sandpaper 2.00 do Do. $265.49 Jose M. Zarrabeitia Aldolfo E. Mueller & Co Knight & Wall Co. Pons & Co 1 linen tape.. 3.50 General repair fund Do. 1 stopcock $0.75 30 pounds cement .75 1.50 For use at Recojidas jail Do. 25 pounds pipe 5.00 .....do Do. 1 pane glass $16.00 2 Y's 3.00 19.00 Hospitals and charities, state and Government. Do. C. Torre & Co. M. Ruiz & Co 6 panes glass.. 3.00 For use at Recojidas jail Do. 1 rubber stamp $2.50 6 rolls print paper 13.50 16.00 .do Ladislao Diaz & Co 550 floor tiles. 20.35 do 1 square tire, 2 elbows 8.00 do Do. Do. Do. 25 Graz Gonzalez. 1 case soap powder $4.50 50 cakes soap 2.45 2 cases soap.. 7.50 14.45 ..do Do. John Wiley & Sons Off & Berger. Sieben Manufacturing and Supply Co. Lead Lined Iron Pipe Co.. 6 curb cocks 5,060 feet pipe 250 couplings. 300 L's. 50 T's · 200 nipples. 2 volumes. 5.20 For use in engineer's department Do. 1 transit, complete (accessories, etc.). 278.25 6.22 .do Do. - Sanitation and water department.. Do. 28 | Knight & Wall Co. Aguilera & Garcia. $986.80 43. 13 69.00 13.38 36.00 300 unions 96.60 1,244.91 Sanitation and sewer department. Do. 24 pairs butts 4.80 For use at Recojidas jail Do. 220 square feet wire $22.00 .do Do. 4 hinges .40 .do Do. 150 square feet wire 15.00 .do Do. 66 pounds steel 6.00 .do Do. 6 hammers 10.50 Beneficencio Do. 12 hammer handles 1.75 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 155 350 pounds coal 1.50 25 spikes.. 5.50 • · .do ..do Do. Do. 62.65 Pedro Esranillo 560 feet lumber. 29.60 850 feet lumber.. 28.90 208 feet lumber. 10.48 600 feet lumber. 46.80 * 115.78 Recojidas jail Do. 30 Fred Wolfe M. F. Reynolds Moriano & Martinez. 1 mule.. 3 mules. 14 mules. 125.00 Sewer department Do. 474.00 Sanitation, street department, mu- Do. nicipalities. 2,254.00 .do Do. 4,011 pounds oats 45 bales hay · $72.19 112.50 184.69 Sanitation, street department, Guan- abacoa. Do. Pedro Casanova Ruiz & Bro 190 meters stone. 456.00 Department of streets Do. 1 square T, 42 feet $1.25 12 copy books 24.00 25,000 blank forms. 42.50 1,000 envelopes 3.50 1 map 1.50 6,000 blank forms. 25.00 12 baskets 15.00 2,000 sheets paper 12.00 4 cans paint 2.40 5,200 blank forms. 21.00 1 book 7.50 10,000 blank forms. 70.00 Jose A. Alonso. J. Mackson Adolfo E. Mueller & C Knight & Wall Co 6 rolls printing paper. 1 roll tracing paper 4 rolls printing paper. ream paper 1 book. 12 sheets board 6 sheets board 1 book 1 ream tissue paper. 3 books 18,200 blank forms. 6 baskets 128 photographic prints 306 photographic prints 8 lengths pipe . 4 bends.. 300 pounds lead 1 sheet iron. 200 pounds dynamite. 2 taps.... 18 rolls print paper. 16.50 3.50 11.00 • 2.00 100 blank forms .25 12.00 2.40 1.20 1.60 2.75 23.00 102.00 7.50 411.35 25.60 For use in engineer's department... Repair of streets... Do. Do. 61.20 .do Do. [] $12.64 2.80 12.00 27.44 Military hospital Do. 1.33 Water department, street department. Do. 80.00 ..do Do. 3.50 .do Do. 47.50 For use at Beneficencio Do. 156 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by William C. Strong, paymaster Engineer's Department, Department of Habana, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 30 Harris Bros. & Co. 11 typewriter ribbons $10.00 84 rubber erasers 7.00 1 Remington typewriter. 110.00 3 boxes carbon paper.. 12 typewriter ribbons. 15.00 3.50 $145.50 Sanitation, miscellaneous D. Otheguy 4 mule shoes. 2.00 Sewer department. Z. Z. Horter 24 hatter rings. $54.00 168.00 35.00 Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. Do. C. A. Lefebre. P. Fernandez & Co. Manuel Johnson. 42 horse collars. 1 set harness. 1 globe 3 blank books 20 pounds paraffin. 5 pounds creosote. 5 pounds chalk 257.00 Municipalities, sanitation, street de- partment. 1.79 .do ... 18.25 For use in water department.. $4.00 3.75 .25 10 pounds potash 2.00 2 pounds iodine 2.40 3 pounds carbolic acid. 1.50 20 pounds soap. 3.00 10 pounds sulphur zinc. 1.50 100 pound soda 4.00 8 pounds magnesia .10 1 syringe 3.00 8 ounces magnesia. .10 4 bottles almond oil 1.20 4 bottles hazel oil. 3.60 12 rolls plaster. 1 French glass. 1 pound shellac ounce iodine. pound glue 1 liter benzine. 1 liter alcohol 3.60 4.00 45 .20 1.00 .35 .40 1 pestle .10 1 roll velox paper 3.60 12 bottles chloride gold 6.60 2,000 pounds chloride lime 75.00 3 "beakers" .60 1 pound starch paper .. 1.75 1 pound cyanide of potassium. .55 1 hydrometer. .25 500 pounds chloride lime.. 18.75 1 pound muriatic acid. .75 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 157 1 gallon nitric acid. 1 pound arsenious acid. 144 cakes soap / 1.75 .15 4.55 154.80 .do Do. R. McWilliams Keuffel & Esser Co 100 gallons enamel 146.42 Recojidas jail Do. 6 band chains - $36.00 6 15-meter steel tapes. 39.00 12 plumb bobs 27.00 12 transit covers 12.00 6 level covers. 6.00 36 adjusting pins 1.80 6 30-meter steel tapes. 63.00 6 ranging poles 13.50 1 100-meter steel tape. 6.00 204.30 Less discount. 34.62 D. Van Norstrand & Co. G. Gardner 14 volumes 169.68 Engineer's office 26.50 Do. 2 gallons engine oils. Pump packing $1.50 4.50 6.00 For use at governor-general's palace. Quantity pump packing not stated: Total 74, 985.90 3,650 feet lumber 8 pairs strap hinges. 9 pairs T hinges 144 screws $110.10 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Walter G. Penfield, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. Jamie Causa. Jos. R. Rands. Cayetano Diaz. Parker, Waught & Co Iron 40 meters stone 95 meters stone del Rio. ..do $7.00 Used for repairs to sanitary property Quantity purchased not specified. at Pinar del Rio. 70.87 Used for repairing streets at Pinar 76.00 2.56 1.85 .35 114.86 Used for building rears at civil hos- pital at Pinar del Rio. Ruiz & Co Emilio Lecours 20 sacks corn 14 pounds small rope • 4.20 20 sacks oats... $72.76 63.06 Used for repairing road at Consola- cion del Sur at Pinar del Rio. 42 bales hay 43.83 179.65 Agapito Fernandez. 8 yards wire cloth 8.00 Used in feed for mules of the sanitary department at Pinar del Rio. 12 pounds staples. .40 37 pounds iron bars. 2.22 12 pairs T hinges 2.25 1 packet screws .40 13.27 Used for repairing old bakery of the barracks and quarters at Pinar del Rio. 158 PERSONAL PROPERTY. will [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Walter G. Penfield, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. Hervey & Cabrera 183 meters stone $345. 12 Used for repairing the road at Conso- lacion del Sur. Cristobal Izquierdo……. Forage for horses. 5.80 First Lieut. William M. 605 pounds ice. 7.26 Crofton, commissary, First U.S. Infantry. Emilio Lecours. Used as forage for horses of the sani- Quantity purchased not specified. tary department at Pinar del Rio. Used in the office of the adminstra- tion and rural guard at Pinar del Rio. 42 bales hay $44. 16 10 sacks oats. 37.80 8 sacks corn 29.01 110.97 Cayetano Diaz. 8 meters stone 65.20 Used as forage for mules at the sani- tary department at Pinar del Rio. Used for repairing streets at Pinar del Rio. Jos. R. Rands 341 meters stone 86.25 .do Weinstein & Goldberg. 24 papers needles. $1.20 24 papers pins 1.20 40 hat pins.. .40 100 safety pins 1.00 3.80 Used in the orphan asylum at Pinar del Rio. Total 1,090. 25 $2.25 8.00 6.25 1 load sand [Personal property purchased by Maj. Le Roy Brown, Tenth United States Infantry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Cienfuegos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 2 6 Jose M. Castillo. Domingo Nazabal Garriga & Figuras Ice 5 tons coal. 3 loads sand 10 sacks lime 1 barrel cement ..do .do $4.96 For use in custom-house 40.00 For use in steamer Sue.. Used for repairs to custom-house. .80 .do 1 sack lime .80 Supplies for steamer Sue 18. 10 Victor Salcines 3 lanterns 3.00 2 gallons lubricating oil. 1.20 2 gallons cocoanut oil 1.60 1 gallon olive oil 1.00 10 pounds waste.. 1.20 1 bath brick .10 6 pounds manila rope 1.36 1 can polishing paste 45 1 gallon petroleum 5 pounds wire rope .40 1.75 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 159 2 pounds manila rope .44 1 pair oars.. 3.60 2 brass bolts .20 16.30 10 17 J. Francesch. 7 Laureano Cancio. Julio Rodriguez 11 | Domingo Nazabal Harris Bros. & Co. 1 pair steel scissors 8.50 100 loads sand 1 boiler 261 tons coal. 212.00 10 typewriter ribbons. 10.30 64.00 1,100.00 Supplies for steamer Sue For use in custom-house. ..do For use in steam launch, revenue cutter Vicking. .do For use in office, custom-house 12 candles $0.60 6 brooms 3.00 3.60 Less 10 per cent .36 3.24 ..do Lorenzo Trull 1 counter 50.00 ..do 26 Asensio & Puente 2 bottles ink. $2.00 2 copy books. 5.50 Julio Rodriguez H. W. Klittke 127 loads sand · 1 sprinkler.. 7.50 81.28 .75 ..do For use around custom-house ..do Total 1,616.93 [Personal property purchased by Gonzalo de Quesada, special commissioner for Cuba to the Paris Exposition, Paris, France, disbursing officer at Paris, France, during the month of April, 1900.] Francs. Apr. 14 13 Busiax & Co., Paris, France. 1 card rack French currency reduced to U.S. currency Noveau Bazar, Paris, France. 10 papers pins French currency reduced to U.S. currency 20.00 $3.88 1.00 .19 Used in the office of the Cuban ex- hibit, Paris Exposition, Paris, France. .do 11 Vor. Gauthier, Paris, France. 1 hammer 1 shears 1 nail puller 1.79 1.21 4.00 7.00 French currency reduced to U.S. currency 1.36 Feb. 23 Irvin G. Will, Paris, France. 1 office desk 615.00 1 revolving office chair. 41.00 Used in the unpacking of exhibits in the Cuban exhibit at the Paris Ex- position, Paris, France. 656.00 Less discount. 467.40 French currency reduced to U.S. currency 90.77 Used in the office of the Cuban ex- hibit at the Paris Exposition, Paris, France. 160 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Gonzalo de Quesada, special commissioner for Cuba to the Paris Exposition, Paris, France, disbursing officer at Paris, France, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $359.29 Used in decorating the Cuban ex- Quantity and kind purchased not hibit at the Paris Exposition, Paris, France. specified. Used in the office of the Cuban ex- hibit at the Paris Exposition, Paris, France. Used in the office of the Cuban ex- hibit at the Paris Exposition for decorating effect, Paris, France. Apr. 18 Vor. Guezet, Paris, France Carpets, hangings, tapestries Francs. 1,850.00 French currency reduced to U.S. currency. 20 Bardou Clerc & Co., Paris, 35 meters decorating cloth, 6 pieces France. tapestry 50.00 French currency reduced to U.S. currency.. 9.71 ..do 30 A. Boutillier, Paris, France 500 blank forms 15.00 1 box cards. 2.00 17.00 French currency reduced to U.S. currency. 3.30 27. Tay & Co., Paris, France.. 6 palm trees, 6 tubs. 24.00 French currency reduced to U.S. currency 4.66 Mar. 22 P. Contet, Paris, France.. 5 sheets drawing paper. 2.50 1 set artist's brushes. 8.00 10.50 French currency reduced to U.S. currency 2.09 .do Apr. 10 Saint Freres, Paris, France 15 meters red plush 56.25 French currency reduced to U.S. currency 10.92 .do Total 486. 17 [Personal property purchased by William E. Race, acting collector of customs, disbursing officer at Gibara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 26 Rey, Brother & Co. Beola & Co 10 gallons coal oil $3.70 For use in lighting custom-house, Gibara, Cuba. 2 writing tables, chairs. $53.00 2 daters, 12 band daters, 6 letter openers, 1,000 lock fasteners, 1,000 wrappers, 1,000 shipping bags. 12.43 65.43 For use in custom-house office, Gibara. Quantity chairs purchased not speci- fied. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 161 Apr. 30 | Manuel Bravo Rogelio Balmaseda. Felix Cuesta Polanco. 1 typewriter table 1 leather memorandum book $5.25 5.00 For use in custom house office, Gibara. Labor included in amount of bill. For use of Gibara custom-house in- spector at Banes, Cuba. 500 blank forms 2.00 2 letter files 1.80 For use in custom-house office, Gibara. ..do 72 rubber bands 1,500 printed envelopes $1.10 10.00 9 sheets blotting paper .70 11.80 do Abelardo Marquez Total 1 office clock 7.50 ..do 102.48 11189-Y Y—————11 [Personal property purchased by Walter H. Chatfield, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 5 Abdona Cesar & Luego... 792 cart loads stone. $79.20 For paving and repairing streets, Baracoa, Cuba. A. R. Arguelles 6 barrels cement. $31.50 2 packages small rope .30 3 13-pound mauls.. 3.25 6 barrels cement. 31.50 104 feet lumber 3.64 4 pounds iron nails .32 48 feet lumber. 1.68 6 barrels cement. 31.50 4 brooms. 1.00 198 feet lumber 6.93 4 drills. 9.00 1 quarry spoon 50 6 barrels cement. 31.50 4 pounds galvanized nails. 40 1 barrel lime. .80 50 shovels. - 35.00 2 packages small rope .30 6 barrels cement. 31.50 1 mason's trowel. 90 204 feet lumber 7.14 2 pounds iron nails. .20 120 feet lumber 4.20 10 barrels cement. 52.50 226 feet lumber 7.91 1 barrel cement.. 120 feet lumber. 5.25 4.20 6 pounds iron nails. .60 10 pounds hemp fuse 399 feet lumber (scantling) pound iron nails. 32 feet lumber 5 barrels lime. 8.00 13.96 • .12 1.12 4.00 162 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Walter H. Chatfield, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 5 A. R. Arguelles 578 feet lumber. 10 barrels cement. $20.23 52.50 2 iron pails 1.60 $405.05 For repairing streets, retaining walls, and disinfection, Baracoa, Cuba. 1 can black paint.. 1.50 2 brushes 1.40 110 feet lumber. 3.85 70 feet lumber (scantling) 2.45 2 whitewash brushes .60 9 pounds red ocher. .45 3 pounds carpenter's glue. .60 1 iron clamp. .50 2 smoothing irons 1.50 6 iron cramps 7.00 7 packages small nails .70 6 pounds galvanized nails. .60 1½ pounds oakum.. .22 gallon tar... .25 10 barrels lime. 8.00 62 feet lumber (scantling) 2.17 17 packages small nails 1.70 1 bottle linseed oil .30 4 pounds white paint. 20 • 1 brush .60 12 feet lumber (scantling) .42 8 packages small nails .80 750 feet lumber. 26.25 3 paint brushes. 2.25 2 cans black paint.. 3.00 2 cans white paint 3.00 1 mechanic's wrench 2.50 6 screws 1.50 8 pounds iron ,50 2 bottles linseed oil .60 4 pounds white paint .20 16 pounds galvanized nails 1.60 16 feet lumber. .56 24 screws .20 17 pounds assorted iron nails. 1.40 6 pounds oakum .90 6 pounds tar.. 30 2 pounds galvanized nails 2 pounds iron nails .20 2 brass hinges 30 1 brass bolt. 30 2288 20 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 163 12 feet lumber. .42 40 feet lumber (scantling) 1.40 5 pounds manila rope. .75 4 small packages nails .40 12 pounds iron nails. .96 260 feet lumber. 9.10 900 feet lumber. 31.50 3 bolts and screws. .90 6 hinges. 1.20 48 screws .40 25 pounds iron nails. 2.00 2 padlocks. 1.25 2 sheets emery paper .10 2 pounds red paint .30 132.25 13 Atlanta Rubber Stamp and Stencil Works. 24 assorted hat badges For general repairs, repairs to sta- ble and water supply, Fort Wood. 7.00 3 assorted coat badges. 3.00 10.00 Challenge Wind Mill and Feed Mill Co. Adriano Galano 3 assorted brass valves 5.10 1 bucket. $0.20 2 brooms 21 Cande & Abalo Wicks 1 box pens. .60 .do .05 .do For employees, sanitary department, Baracoa, Cuba. For repairs to windmill, water sup- ply, Baracoa, Cuba. For use in office of the rural police, Baracoa, Cuba. Quantity wicks purchased not speci- fied. .80 .do 1.65 .do 1 lock, 2 keys 2.00 36 screws 2 coiner cupboards .30 .80 6 pairs hinges, and screws. 2.00 • 1 lock 1.00 11 pairs hinges 2.75 180 screws 1.20 10.05 Vadell Bros 2 pounds white paint .40 1 package wire nails For general repairs at Fort Wood, Baracoa, Cuba. .15 9 pounds assorted nails. .65 2 balls wick .15 1 bundle marlin. .40 15 pounds tar rope 3.75 1 iron hook 1.50 8 washers. .40 1 piece sole leather 3.00 28 G. R. Arguelles 10.40 504 machetes, 504 sheaths. 567.00 492 axes 574.00 492 hoes 205.00 Used in connection with water sup- ply of Fort Wood, Baracoa, Cuba. 1,346.00 | For aid to destitute, Baracoa, Cuba 164 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. Apr. 30 [Personal property purchased by Walter H. Chatfield, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Baracoa, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Ernesto de la Cuevas Antonio Galano Jose Martinez Garcia. Francisco Rojo Casanova Puig & Co. Ramon Gutieres Jose Ramirez Pedro Ganido • · 800 blank forms Articles. 120 pieces hard wood 86 pieces hard wood 2 iron hammers 1 can kerosene oil 25 pieces hard wood 11 pieces hard wood 5 sacks charcoal Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $5.00 Used in connection with sanitation, Specific use not more definitely stated. Baracoa, Cuba. 4.80 Used for tool handles, Baracoa, Cuba. 3.44 .do 2.40 Used in connection with sanitation, Baracoa. Cuba. Do. 1.40 1.00 6.00 2.50 Used to light ditch, Baracoa, Cuba.. Used for tool handles, Baracoa, Cuba. Used to cover ditch, Baracoa, Cuba Used in cooking for prisoners in jail, Baracoa, Cuba. 2, 026. 24 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Frank D. Ely, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 20 G. Haes.. Puente & Co 2 pounds carbolic acid. $1.80 Used for disinfecting at Sagua la Grande. Total 4 yoke oxen 21 Jose Allen 2 pounds carbolic acid 404.73 For agricultural colony of destitute at Sagua la Grande. 1.50 Used for disinfecting at Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Jose Lopez Visiedo 12 machetes $14.85 12 hoes 4.32 12 hatchets 12.60 31.77 For the agricultural colony of desti- 24 Ramon Nouega Amelio Puig. Bread 28.00 1,050 pounds rice tute at Sagua la Grande. For orphan asylum at Santo Domingo. Quantity purchased not specified. $42.00 350 pounds potatoes 9.80 168 pounds lard.. 16.80 112 pounds sugar 5.60 112 pounds coffee. 22.40 1 cart load wood. 4.00 280 bottles milk 22.40 25 pounds onions. 1.00 1 string garlic 70 50 pounds salt .70 1 can coal oil 1.60 100 pounds soap 5.00 12 pounds starch 1.80 100 pounds codfish 10.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 165 17.00 Used for cementing sewer traps. Used for filling in and disinfecting at Sagua la Grande. Used in the street department at Sagua la Grande. Quantity spices purchased not speci- fied. Quantity purchased not specified. 150 pounds beans.. 4.80 50 pounds bacon. 7.50 1 can olive oil 3.00 25 David Bastian. Nicanor Caballin Valentine Arenas 1 coffee mill 6 pairs flatirons. Spices Meat 3.50 4.20 .20 167.00 ..do 105.00 ..do 5 meters sand. 4.00 1 meter sand 2 sacks lime $1.50 2.50 4.00 28 Ricardo Sims. 20 meters sand. Total 764.80 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 R. Alvarez. 1 machete $2.00 2 buckets.. 1.00 2 pounds nails. 1 level. 223 feet lumber. 30 pounds iron 1 bit. 12 2.00 7.81 1.20 .80 $14.93 Used in sanitation of fords and roads from Sagua to Santa Clara. Amadeo Garcia Manuel Garcia Bootons.. Fernando Parado Gas company……. Antonio Gari. 8 meters stone.. 121 sacks lime 1,660 pounds coke 3,250 bricks. 526 feet lumber. 10 pounds nails. · 15.78 .55 16.33 4.80 67.22 .do Used in ice plant, Santa Clara. Used for bridges, province of Santa Clara, San Gil road. 8. 15 Used in improving water system, Santa Clara. $71.50 4 meters stone. 16.00 Spanish silver 87.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 69.44 Used for bridges, province of Santa Clara, San Gil road. Leoncio Carrada. 25 meters sand. $50.00 1 meter stone....... 4.00 Spanish silver 54.00 Reduced to U. S. currency. 42.86 · Used in San Gil road bridge, province of Santa Clara. 166 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 30 Manuel Quiros 13 meters stone (Spanish silver)... $54.00 Reduced to U. S. currency $42.86 Used in San Gil road bridge, prov- ince of Santa Clara. Jose Martinez 15 meters stone (Spanish silver). $60.00 Reduced to U. S. currency. 47.62 .do Evaristo Jorge 4 meters stone. $16.00 15 meters sand 30.00 Spanish silver 46.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 36.51 do Jose Cabren Pablo Vanega Luis Valdez Silvestre Perez Feliz Alfonso.. Eduardo Gonzalez Rey Bernardo Hernandez. Juan P. Christo. 2,000 bricks. 12.70 ..do 2 meters stone. 6.35 .do 50 steel surveyor's pegs. 40.00 1 meter stone.. 14 meters stone.. 3.17 44.44 6 stringers.. 19.27 285 meters stone. 643. 22 Used in repairing streets, city of Santa Clara. Used in San Gil road bridges, prov- ince of Santa Clara. .do ..do Used in sanitation of municipalties.. 90 grams tincture iodine. $0.60 1 syringe .10 100 grams oil turpentine 20 60 grams disinfecting ointment .30 1.20 Manuel Perra Lorenzo Artiles. Blas Comacho Bernardo Hernandez. R. Alvarez. 100 feet lumber. 3.17 31,200 pounds cut grass. 200 sacks lime 74.88 76.00 1941 meters stone. 437.06 Used in sanitation, street cleaning, and medicines for mules, munici- palities, Santa Clara. Used in repairing streets, city of Santa Clara. Used as forage for mules Used in sanitation, repairing city streets, municipalities, Santa Clara. Used in sanitation, municipalities, Santa Clara. 4,000 ears corn... 22.00 144 pounds nails.. $8.62 1 iron square.. 1.50 6 yards wire netting. 4.20 6 pounds wire .55 83 pounds bolts.. 8.30 8,236 feet lumber 339.73 1 auger.. 28 bolts 1.00 7.78 800 bricks.. 9.60 2 brushes .50 1 paint brush .10 1 empty can 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 167 3 barrels cement. 15.00 400 pounds coal.. 3.20 1 handle .35 2 hoes 50 456 pounds iron. 18.24 21 pounds nuts · 2.25 bottle machine oil. .15 1 plummet. .35 5 pounds rope 1.58 3 packages screws 1.50 2 pounds screws .10 2 packages tacks. 12 8 washers. .10 4 pounds washers. .63 426.05 66 pounds iron bolts. Used in sanitation and repairing streets, municipalities, Santa Clara. 10.40 16 pounds iron washers. 2.52 Capt. C. B. Hoppin, quarter- 10 gallons mineral oil. 12.92 1.34 Used in cavalry stables, Santa Clara.. Sanitation, municipalities, Santa master, Second U. S. Cav- alry. Amadeo Garcia. Clara. 360 bolts $12.00 2 stone forks. 2.00 4 poles. .80 1 gallon machine oil. .75 20 feet rope .38 12 pounds chalk .24 4 sponges .80 4,959 pounds corn. 111.58 3 bushings. 1 stopcock. 2 couplings 12 ells. 8 nipples.. 2 nuts 6 pounds oakum. 9 gallons machine oil 82 pounds iron pipe 1 pump sheave .40 1.00 .10 1.30 1.00 . 20 1.20 6.75 5.74 .75 .25 128.55 Sanitation and repairing streets, municipalities, Santa Clara. .85 24. 34 Sanitation, improving water system, municipalities, Santa Clara. 3 pounds tallow 4 unions 3 globe valves 4.80 1 bottle carbolic acid. 1.80 2 bolts 20 • 16 buckets. 8.00 25 pounds axle grease. 1.75 sack limę 1,00 168 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $23.82 31½ pounds nails. 2.05 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut P. D. Lochridge, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Date. Apr. 30 Amadeo Garcia. 795 feet lumber. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. 1 spring punch. 1.25 1 package rivets. .40 1 iron rod 3.50 13 pounds rope 1.95 250 tiles.. 4.00 $49.72 Used in sanitation of fords leading to city of Santa Clara. 4 catches .20 56 pounds paint 9.40 20 pounds boiled oil 2.20 10 pounds turpentine. 1.10 pound shellac .10 bottle alcohol. .10 1 whitewash brush 25 2 artists' brushes. .20 1 paint brush.. .50 6 pounds nails. 7 eaves brackets. 33 2.10 23 pairs hinges 1.84 22 panes glass • 8.80 1 quart varnish. .65 9 locks. 1.35 9 latches. .18 1 keyhole plate. 05 14 hinges 29.35 Used in San Lazaro Hospital, Santa Clara. 2.80 28 bolts.. .84 3 locks.. 4.50 1 sliding bolt .15 8.29 .do 12,761 feet lumber 220.72 3 pounds iron bolts .45 18 hasps .36 72 hinges 7.20 158 pound, iron 9.48 9 padlocks. 2.70 530 pounds nails. 29.14 1 ridgeplate .60 Total 270.65 Used in cavalry stable, Santa Clara. 2, 685.39 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 169 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. J. Van Chamberlain, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 1900. Apr. 2 Valentin Arevas. 3 sacks quicklime. $3.60 1 barrel cement 1 cubic meter sand 4.00 1.50 $9.10 For use in repairs on civil hospital, Sagua. 20 sacks quicklime 24.00 For use in disinfecting sewer traps, sanitation department, Sagua. 4 Manuel Perez Lopez. 3 ox yokes. 2 yoke pads. $5.25 .75 1 plow, complete 4.25 6 pieces rope. .75 2 pieces Moyagua rope 25 1 coil rope 20 1 piece rope 30 1 coil rope 25 1 coil Moyagua rope. 25 1 coil rope 25 Spanish gold 12.50 Reduced to U. S. currency · 9 Jose Cordero. 36 street brooms 11.25 Implements for use in the agricul- tural colony, Sagua. 1.14 For use in sweeping streets, sanita- tion department, Sagua. 11 Antonio Buctillo 10 iron sewer traps 105.00 For use on the streets, sanitation de- partment, Sagua. Carlos Alfert. 3 wooden plows 24 hoes $22.26 9. 12 24 machetes, 24 machete scabbards.. 30.00 61.38 Agricultural implements for desti- tute colony, Sagua. Muino Gonzalez & Co.. 12 Collins axes 13.00 12 machetes, 12 machete scabbards.. 15.00 28.00 do Total 239.87 170 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 1 Swift & Co. Jose Zabala 1,502 pounds fresh beef.. 12,489 feet assorted lumber. $334.85 [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Used in connection with repairs at Remarks. Disposed of under the direction Se- gundo Botel, Presidente de la Junta. Do. $198.71 Used in San Isabel Hospital, Matan- zas, Cuba. Hamilton Cuba. Barracks, Matanzas, 1,000 French tiles.. 1 galvanized-iron sink. 55.00 5.00 394.85 Used in connection with repairs at United States Military Hospital, Matanzas. Do. 158.53 Used at Industrial Home, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 56.26 Used at quarters of department com- mander, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. $6.50 2.25 8.75 For cleaning drill grounds at Hamil- ton Barracks, Matanzas. 21.50 Used in connection with well digging, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. Disposed of under the direction Se- gundo Botel, Presidente de la Junta; labor included in amount of bill. Used in connection with repairs to United States Military Hospital, Matanzas. Disposed of under the direction Se- gundo Botel, Presidente de la Junta. Used at asylum for the aged at Cien- | Disposed of under the direction Jose fuegos, Cuba. Fuenta del Carmero, directress. 5,645 feet assorted lumber 2 Matanzas Waterworks. 112,520 gallons water J. Lombardo & Co 12 stone picks 12 pick handles. D. G. Clark 1 3-inch valve 4 T. Bea & Co. 30 pounds iron pipe. $2.10 200 pounds nails. 7.50 4 barrels cement 17.00 12 panes glass 6.00 1 sack coal.. .75 1 shower bath 2.00 10 shutter catches 2.50 37.85 J. Francoli. H. W. Klittke & Co 1 case American soap. 5.00 1 1-inch gauge.. $1.08 1 4-inch bit. .48 1 14-inch eye auger 60 1 3-inch valve strainer 5 pounds machine bolts 1 2-inch company .37 6.00 30 2 2 by 5 inch nipples 40 1 2-inch lock nut 20 gallon cylinder oil. .80 gallon machine oil .75 1 oiler .20 7 bolts 2.09 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 171 10 pounds nails.. 2 washers. .55 20 14.02 Used in connection with improve- ments of water supply, Cienfuegos. 7 Gomez O'Brien 4 feet lead pipe.. 7.50 4 brass ferrules 2.60 3 ells 2.64 29 pounds cast-iron pipe. 1.18 4 bath tubs 65.00 10 traps..... 9.00 87.92 Paulino Soles. Swift & Co 24,000 blank forms. 1,440 pounds fresh beef. 175.75 190.51 1,160 pounds fresh beef. 153.47 Used in connection with repairs to Specific use not more definitely stated, military hospital, Matanzas. Used at headquarters, department of Matanzas and Santa Clara, Cuba. Used at asylum for girls, Matanzas, Cuba. Used at asylum for boys, Matanzas, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of Al- fredo Lamot, mayor, Matanzas. Do. T. Bea & Co. 2 pans $2.25 1 cross saw 2.00 1 hatchet .75 25 pounds lard. 4.63 211 pounds potatoes 2.98 50 pounds coffee.. 16.50 75 pounds sugar 4.50 12 pounds onions. .50 1 string garlic 6 brooms... 6 scrubbing brushes 1 pound bluing. .31 1.56 1.80 .08 2 pounds red pepper. .17 1 box vermicelli. 1.25 1 case mineral oil. 3.25 12 pounds Spanish beans 1.25 225 pounds rice... 6.32 50 pounds beans 5.00 230 pounds rice 6.44 50 pounds beans. 5.00 66.54 Reduced to U. S. currency 60.77 .do Do. 411 pounds potatoes $5.65 28 pounds iron pipe.. 1.96 1 faucet. 1.25 1 elbow .10 25 pounds lard. 4.63 2 boxes vermicelli. 2.50 1 case mineral oil 3.25 23 pounds olive oil.. 2.53 1 demijohn vinegar 1.25 50 pounds Spanish beans 5.00 25 pounds onions 1.00 172 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 7 T. Bea & C 25 pounds codfish. $4.50 2 strings garlic.. .63 334 pounds sugar 12 brooms.. 62 pounds coffee. 10.00 3.13 20.62 220 pounds rice 6. 32 50 pounds beans. 5.00 79.34 Reduced to U.S. currency $72.45 Domingo Mazabal.. 3 tons coal. 24.00 Used at asylum for girls, Matanzas, Cuba. Used in connection with improve- ments of water supply, Cienfuegos. Disposed of under the direction of Al- fredo Lamot, mayor, Matanzas. 9 Olascoaza & Sota. 72 pounds iron pipe. $5.04 1 reducer 90 4 machine bolts .50 6.44 do 10 Edwardo Piloto Thomas D. Crews. 3 yoke oxen 273.97 Loaned to destitute Cuban farmers, Matanzas, Cuba. 2,000 blank forms $11.00 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 1 ream paper 2.00 14.00 Paulino Soles. 24 penholders. 12 pencils. .80 Used in office of superintendent of correctional, tions department. charitable institu- Disposed of by Frank B. Ives, major surgeon, U. S. Volunteer Infantry. .60 1 box blank forms. 3.00 1,000 envelopes.. 5.00 1 box pens.. .80 4 bottles red ink. 1.20 15 sheets blotting paper. 1.00 11.40 Guillermo Romero 2 ounces sulphur .20 do Used in "Washington Cuba" hospi- Disposed of under the direction of San tal, Limonar, Cuba. Peralta, mayor of Limonar, Cuba. Do. 1 ounce quinine 1.50 do 2 ounces boric acid. .30 .do 2 ounces borate soda. .25 .do 2 ounces chlorate potash 20 .do 1 liter quinine wine 1.00 .do 15 prescriptions.. 6.80 ..do 1 pound sulphate soda. .20 do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 1 pound sulphate magnesia .20 do Yellow ointment .10 .do Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 173 Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Do. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Do. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Do. 32 prescriptions. 12.45 1 glass syringe.. .25 do 34 prescriptions….. 14.95 do 1 pound sulphate soda. 20 1 pound magnesia. .20 Tincture iodine .05 225 do Do. Do. do do 19 prescriptions.. 8.25 ..do Gum .10 do Vaseline. .10 .do 17 prescriptions 7.30 do Camphorated pomade. .10 do 1 cake black soap .30 do 4 prescriptions.. 1.70 do Sulphate soda .10 .do Sulphate magnesia .10 do 4 prescriptions... 1.30 do Linseed meal. .05 do 12 prescriptions. 3.80 do Spanish gold 62.05 Reduced to U. S. currency 56.67 Gerardo Betancourt. 9 prescriptions.. $10.35 1 pound crystallized sulphate soda . .25 1 pound sulphate soda .25 · 6 prescriptions... 6.55 1 pound sulphate soda. 1.00 1 pound sulphate magnesia 1.00 25 prescriptions.. 34.90 Spanish gold 54.30 Reduced to U. S. currency 49.59 .do Do. Juan Castellano... 231 pounds meat; 1 pound bones 32.15 do Do. Engenio Alonso 1,635 pounds rice.. $57.23 133 pounds beans 10.64 1,711 pounds lard 20.40 157 liters milk 20.41 57 pounds salt 1.04 174 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. ¡¡Date. Apr. 10 | Eugenio Alonso 497 pounds meat.. 36 pounds spices. 25 pounds soap $74.55 2.98 2.04 480 pounds bread. 29 pounds vermicelli 24.02 3.48 5 lamp chimneys. .75 3 pounds coffee.. .70 10 pounds rope 1.50 3 empty sacks .30 1,816 pounds rice 63.56 181 beans 14.72 91 pounds lard 10.92 62 pounds salt 1.24 736 pounds bread. 36.80 90 pounds sugar 4.50 33 pounds coffee. 6.60 175 liters milk 24.50 525 pounds meat. 78.75 36 pounds soap 2.88 16 pounds spices. 1.60 19 pounds vermicelli 2.28 Matches, ice... .25 12 empty sacks 1.20 32 pounds codfish. 3.20 · 2 cases mineral oil. 1,953 pounds rice 765 pounds bread 196 pounds beans. 31 pounds coffee. 8.50 78. 12 38.25 15.68 6.20 67 pounds sugar 3.35 93 pounds lard. 11.16 200 cans condensed milk 28.00 53 pounds salt 1.06 26 pounds beans. 3.12 13 pounds spices. 372 pounds meat. 35 pounds soap 18 pounds codfish 3 water glasses 1.30 55.80 2.80 1.80 .45 1 brush 10 1 bottle wine .65 Ice, matches. .15 1 case mineral oil 4.25 1 bottle bluing 10 10 eggs 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 175 25 pounds nails. 2 empty sacks Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency 2.25 .20 736. 63 $565.09 182.65 Used in "Washington Cuba" hospi- tal, Limonar, Cuba. Loaned to destitute Cuban farmers, Matanzas, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of San Peralta, mayor, Limonar, Cuba. Edwardo Piloto 1 Figueroa & Tomas. 4 ounces subnitrate bismuth 2 yoke oxen 2 ounces "Laticas" antipyrine. $1.20 50 2 ounces benzonaftol. .30 2 ounces salol 20 1 bottle almond oil. 35 2 bottles cod-liver oil. 90 1 bottle palm oil. 35 4 ounces acetate ammonia. 15 1 pound powdered boric acid 15 8 ounces citric acid. .33 1 pound carbolic acid 1.00 2 ounces lactic acid 40 2 ounces salicylic acid. 20 4 ounces tannic acid 25 pound powdered tartaric acid. 25 1 bottle mineral water 35 1 liter camphorated alcohol. 45 pound carbolized cotton. 55 pound borated cotton 1 bottle liquor ammonia 1 bottle fiorarenti balsam 1 bottle Guatemala balsam. 55 30 75 75 1 bottle opodeldoc balsam. 75 1 bottle tranguillum balsam .75 2 ounces benzoate soda.. 30 4 ounces borate soda .15 1 pound borax plant 20 1 ounce bromide camphor. .20 1 ounce bromide ammonia. .20 1 ounce bromide lithia .40 1 ounce bromide quinine. .75 1 ounce caffeine 1.00 2 ounces carbonate precipitate of lime .15 1 pound carbonate magnesia. .25 1 pound carbonate soda .10 2 pounds triturate barley. .20 1 pound citrate magnesia 1.10 1 ounce citrate caffeine .96 4 ounces ammoniacal iron .40 1 pound chlorate potash.. .30 1 pound chloroform 1.10 ounce chloride morphine .92 1 ounce chlorohydrate quinine .75 176 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 1 Figueroa & Tomas. 1 ounce bichlorohydrate quinine $0.80 1 ounce chlorohydric sulphate qui- nine. 1.00 1 pound collodion 1.00 ounce codema 1.76 1 kilo creoline. 1.50 4 ounces mineral creosote 25 4 ounces vegetable creosote 50 1 ounce ergotine. 75 1 ounce extract belladonna 10 ounce extract opium .40 1 ounce extract ratanim. 20 1 ounce bitter extract oranges. .20 1 ounce phenacetin 40 1 pound glycerine 40 1 pound powdered gum 60 1 pound gum 50 2 "Baume's" bitter drops 14 1 ounce guayacol.. 60 1 ounce glycero-phosphate lime 60 1 ounce glycero-phosphate iron 60 glycero-phosphate soda. 60 1 ounce tetiol. 40 2 pounds trummol. .40 pound iodoform 2.50 4 ounces ipecac roots 1.25 4 ounces powdered ipecac 1.50 1 ounce sublimate iodine. .50 4 ounces tolorandi leaves. 15 2 ounces extract ipecac. 80 1 ounce "Kerne's" mineral. .20 1 pound apica milk. 4 ounces "Sydenham's" laudanum. .45 .50 4 ounces "Reausseau" laudanum 1.13 4 pounds linseed .40 1 pound licopodium .65 1 pound "Lamberto's" listerine 1.25 1 pound manna .80 1 pound small manna 3.00 1 pound Manzanillo flour 30 1 ounce Cingal ointment 1 bottle honey. 25 1 ounce calomel 15 2 pounds powdered mustard .28 1 pound nitrate potash .16 1 ounce crystallized nitrate silver. 68 1988 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 177 1 ounce black nitrate silver .60 1 ounce white nitrate silver. .90 2 boxes wafers. 3.00 1 pound English magnesia 60 4 ounces powdered "Christus" bark. .38 1 ounce papayine. 1.00 1 ounce pancreatin. .50 4 ounces pepsin.. 500 bromide quinine pills 5 pounds white vaseline.. 5 pounds yellow vaseline. 4 ounces white oxide zinc. 1 bottle Le Roy's purgative 1 pound powdered quinine. 1 pound bark 1 pound powdered rhubarb 2 pounds powdered sago .88 4.50 1.50 1.25 .25 - .58 .50 40 40 15 4 ounces salicylate soda. 2 pounds mixture soda 5 grams crystals santamio 1 pound Guiana bark. bottle bichloride mercury tablets 1 pound rock alum 1 pound powdered alum 1 ounce sulphate quinine 4 ounces sulphate zinc 1 ounce terpinol.. 25 pounds sulphate iron 1 pound sulphate potash 1 ounce tartar emetic 1 pound black tea 1 ounce menthol .10 1.25 .40 4 ounces tincture aconite .15 4 ounces tincture belladonna .15 1 pound tincture arnica 4 ounces tincture rhubarb 4 ounces tincture muriate iron. 4 ounces tincture nux vomica. 1 pound perchloride iron. 1 pound paregoric.. 1 ounce iodol. 4 ounces tolu root 20 4 ounces henbane 15 4 ounces cinnamon. 4 ounces castor plant. 63 4 ounces tincture digitalis. .15 4 ounces guana.. .15 4 ounces quassia root. 15 4 ounces tincture ipecac .15 .15 • .60 1.00 4 ounces tincture ratania. .15 1.50 1 ounce aristol 2.25 4 ounces tincture volentian root .15 EROESSENEWZZZZZZNAZHAOOGAMUONUJANO!! 50 80 20 .45 10 20 .60 05 50 50 40 11189-Y Y————12 178 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. 1 demijohn sulphate quinine wine. $10.00 1 demijohn phosphate quinine wine 12.00 1 demijohn D. accordo potion. pound iodide potash.. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Date. | Apr. 1 Figueroa & Tomas. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. 25.00 1.75 1 ounce iodide ammonia 1 ounce iodide strontium 4 yards gauze. .50 75 1.70 10 boxes gelatin capsules. 1.00 1 ounce iodide iron .68 2 bottles compound sirup 2.00 6 bottles iron phosphate sirup, paper 1 bottle "Onesmulle 2 bottles lime lactal phosphate sirup 1.80 5.00 "" cream. 1.13 $148.42 12 Paulino Soles. 250 envelopes. 1.25 Used at orphan asylum, Cienfuegos, Disposed of under the direction of Cuba. Gabriel M. Zanda, superintendent. 8,000 blank forms. 10.50 ream writing paper. .75 12.50 16 Gasper Hernandez 4221 pounds bread. 16.90 Antonio B. Zanette. 2 pounds crystallized carbolic acid. $2.70 Used in office of sanitary inspector, Matanzas. Used at civil hospital, Jovellanos, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of Gonzale G. Roig, sanitary inspector. Disposed of under the direction of G. Gomez, mayor. ? pounds yellow vaseline. .60 4 pounds "Pearson" creoline 2.80 2 pounds boric acid .28 pound benzonaftol. 1.00 2 pounds pulverized gum 2.00 1 pound powdered licorice. .25 1 pound tincture chloride iron. .50 1 pound iodide potash.. 3.50 pound jodoform 2.50 1 pound subnitrate bismuth. 2.00 pound extract quinine and cal- isaya 1.50 2 pounds bicarbonate soda .12 2 pounds carbonate potash. .26 6 pounds chloride lime. ..24 2 pounds absorbent cotton 1.20 2 pounds mercurial ointment 1.60 2 pounds yellow ointment... 1.20 pound carbonate soda .35 pound chloride soda. .60 1 ounce mineral water .13 2 ounces pancreatin.. .80: 2 ounces citrate cafeine ..80' PERSONAL PROPERTY. 179 Used at San Fernando Hospital, Colon, Cuba. Used at asylum for the poor at Santa Ana, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of · Guillermo Fora, mayor. Disposed of under the direction of Fernando Calvo, Cuba. Used in connection with water sup- ply at Hamilton Barracks, Matan- zas. Used with well drilling for improve- ments of water supply, Cienfuegos. Disposed of under the direction John S. Wim, first lieutenant, acting assistant quartermaster, U. S. A. Do. Used at Washington Hospital, Guana- | Disposed of under the direction of caro, Cuba. Sam I. Peralta, mayor. 2 ounces oxide antimony. .10 2 ounces sublimate iodine. .60 2 ounces opium. 1.13 2 ounces salol. .20 4 ounces tincture ratania. 10 2 ounces hydrogenized iron .15 8 ounces tincture tolu root .30 8 ounces tincture lobelia 20 1 ounce valerianate quinine 80 1 ounce iodide lead. 30 4 ounces perro-tartrate potash. .30 1 ounce alemlrath salt. 1.25 2 ounces extract camphylene .80 4 ounces extract belladonna. .40 2 bottles glycerin. 1.40 2 bottles liquid tar 1.20 2 rolls Besliers' caustic .90 1 box Alcock's porous plasters. 2.80 6 gum drops .25 100 filter papers. 60 40.71 Lorenzo Condom 35 prescriptions.. 9.10 17 H. A. Rogers. 2 pounds asbestus wick. $0.70 2 pounds lamp wick. .10 4 pounds rainbow packing 2.13 1½ pounds piston packing .75 48 Bibb combined packing. 1.00 4.68 16 Garriga & Figueras. 2 pieces lumber 3.60 623 feet assorted lumber. 19.54 23.14 19 Pardo Bravo & Co 948 pounds rice. 37.92 100 pounds codfish • 9.00 11 pounds coffee 2.64 30 pounds lard. 3.60 6 pounds vermicelli 60 • 60 pounds beans 4.20 28 pounds bread 1.68 92 cans condensed milk 12.88 36 pounds jerked beef 6.48 5 pounds sugar .25 1 pound caps .08 Spanish gold 79.33 Reduced to U. S. currency. 60.86 Eugenio Alonso 420 pounds rice.. $16.80 569 pounds bread 28.45 120 pounds beans 9.60 180 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used at Washington Hospital, Guana- Disposed of under the direction of caro, Cuba. Sam I. Peralta, mayor. Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Apr. 19 Eugenio Alonso 30 pounds lard $3.60 43 pounds sugar 2. 15 50 pounds co ifish. 6.00 14 pounds spices. 1.40 18 pounds vermicelli 2. 16 4 pounds coffee. .80 43 pounds salt .86 51 cans condensed milk 7.14 9 pounds starch 1.08 25 pounds soap 2.00 1 brush .15 1 case mineral oil 4.25 Load kindling wood 20.00 Spanish gold 106. 44 Reduced to U. S. currency $86.32 Esteban Valdes. 65 prescriptions $21.89 6 grams sulphate magnesia.. .10 1 sulphate magnesia purgative…. .05 Linseed .05 3 plasters 80 Yellow ointment 05 22.94 .do Guillermo Romero 58 prescriptions 19.08 Yellow ointment .05 Camphor .05 19.18 do Used at headquarters department of Matanzas and Santa Clara, Cuba. Used for mounted police force at Matanzas, Cuba. Disposed of under the direction of Sam I. Peralta, mayor; quantity of linseed and yellow ointment pur chased not stated. Disposed of under the direction of Sam I. Peralta, mayor; quantity of yellow ointment and camphor pur- chased not stated. Disposed of under the direction of Alfredo Lamot, mayor, Matanzas. 20 Rambla & Bonza Fidel Fimdora Ruiz & Bro 100 books, "Annual Reports" 28 horses. 29.00 2,800.00 46,700 blank forms. $362.50 62 blank books 402.00 10 boxes carbon paper. 80.00 38,200 envelopes 337.00 1 set books, "Secret Police 49.50 1, 231.00 Fernandez and widow de 12 chairs. 2 rockers 9.00 3.50 Used in connection with munici- Disposed of under the direction of pality, Matanzas, Cuba. Alfredo Lamot, mayor, Matanzas; specific use not more definitely stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 181 30 bottles mineral oil. 2 brooms • 3.00 .40 1 duster .15 16.05 Used at city hall, Canasi, Cuba 21 A. Carreno Bro 1 blank book Disposed of under the direction of Jose R. Montero, mayor. 1 law book 1.50 .75 6 pencils. .30 200 blank forms 2.50 ream paper and envelopes. 1.00 6 blank books 12.00 1 ream writing paper. 4.00 1 box pens.. .80 1 liter ink 1.00 2 reams writing paper. 7.50 1 penholder .40 2 record books. 10.00 1 blank book 1.30 1 liter ink 1.00 50 2-cent postage stamps. 1.00 2 boxes pens. 1.10 1 liter ink 1.00 ream writing paper. 1.75 1 meter vellum cloth. .75 6 sheets blotting paper .40 1 box pens. .80 50 2-cent postage stamps. 1.00 ream writing paper. 2.50 500 envelopes.. 2.00 1 liter ink 1.00 Blank forms. 12.50 12 pencils. .50 1 ream writing paper. 2.40 2 ballot boxes 12.50 85.25 Do. 23 Figuero & Tomas. 1 grams capacity scale 21.00 4 glass measures. 3.44 2 mortars .98 3 spatulas .66 1 pocket surgical case 25.50 51.58 Oleeso & Quevedo Used at orphan asylum, Cienfuegos, Used by Cuba. 6 spools thread Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 4.80 package bone buttons .56 665 yards cotton cloth 58.86 1,547 yards cotton cloth 6 spools thread 148.75 4.80 package bone buttons .56 218.33 Used at San Fernando Hospital, Disposed of under the direction of Colon, Cuba. Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 182 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Fernandez & Menendez... 150 hats. 100 hats. Roman Cora. 36 corsets S. Torre & Co 2 sewing machines Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Apr. 23 Sternberg Bros 150 "Lockwood" sheets. 100 yards bleached muslin 800 yards print cotton 150 yards sheeting. $75.00 9.00 108.00 54.00 • $246.00 Used at Casa de Benificencia and city orphan asylum, Matanzas. Sanchez & Blanco 1,700 yards cloth. 153.75 164 dry buttons. 7.80 24 dozen spools thread 17.04 1 package pins .90 1 box needles. 60 36 rolls ribbon 60 180.69 Used at Casa de Benificencia, Matan- zas, Cuba. Do. 45.00 Used at orphan asylum, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 30.00 Used at Casa de Benificencia, Matan- zas, Cuba. Do. 75.00 32.40 Used at orphan asylum, Matanzas, Do. Cuba. 42.00 Used at City Orphan Asylum, Cien- fuegos, Cuba. Do. R. Alvarez. 60 knives, 60 forks, 60 spoons. $33.75 60 teaspoons 5.00 120 glasses 12.50 120 meat and soup plates. 15.00 12 cups 1.20 1 coffeepot.. 1.00 1 sugar bowl. 1.00 2 broilers 1.20 2 kettles 3.25 2 kettles 2.92 1 bellows .70 1 coffee mill 12.00 21 varas cotton cloth 6.72 2 knives 1.00 1 hatchet .50 2 frying pans 1.50 1 milk jar .76 100.00 Used at San Felix Orphan Asylum, Do, Santa Clara, Cuba. Manuel Puerta 120 felt hats. 42.00 Used at City Orphan Asylum, Cien- Do. fuegos, Cuba, PERSONAL PROPERTY. 183 Villameva Rangel & Nova. 400 yards white cloth. $27.00 500 yards white cloth. 31.25 .do 50 yards linen 18.00 .do 500 cotton towels 50.00 .do 1,200 yards cotton cloth 90.00 .do 300 cotton blankets. 150.00 .do 1,200 yards cotton cloth 78.00 .do 1,600 yards linen. 112.00 .do 1,800 yards white cloth 112.50 do 500 pairs locks. 75.00 .do 200 cotton shawls. 44.00 .do 1,600 yards white cloth 100.00 ..do 360 yards linen 50.40 do Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for nightgowns and pillow- cases. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Used for pillowcases. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for bedspreads. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for sheets. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for girls' dresses. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for girls' underwear. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Do. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for female chemises. Disposed of under the direction of Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. To be used for male suits. Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, act- ing quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Do. 300 pairs cotton stockings 37.50 .do 120 combs 6.00 .do 120 fine combs.. 7.20 do Do. 120 hairbrushes. 36.00 ..do Do. 144 mirrors 14.40 .do Do. 240 toothbrushes 14.40 do Do. 1, 053. 65 184 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing) officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] $18.75 Used at City Orphan Asylum, Cien- Disposed of under the direction of Dr. fuegos, Cuba. A. M. J. Canrare, director hospital, Paula. Used at charitable institutions at Disposed of under the direction of F. Sancti Spiritus. P. Fremont, Second Infantry. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 23 Landelino F. Trelles. 192 porcelain jars, without covers.. $5.05 48 porcelain jars, with covers 5.60 9 syringes 9.63 1 empty box. .25 Spanish gold 20.53 Reduced to U. S. currency Used in connection with repairs to Rowell Barracks, Paso Caballos, Cuba. Do. Used at orphan asylum at Cardenas, Cuba. Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Olazar & Torre 5 filters 50.00 Manuel J. Martinez. 1 8-inch monkey wrench 1 12-inch monkey wrench 2 gauge glasses and washers. P 11 feet wire-wound hose. $0.65 .85 .40 3.08 1 flue cleaner.. 1 set couplings 2 rubber valves. .60 2.25 1.00 10 plunges 3.00 1 sucker rod. 5.25 3 8-inch mill files. .66 3 12-inch mill files 1.11 18.85 25 Manuel Sanchez 36 chairs. 39.00 8 rocking chairs 3 clocks 28.00 · 15.00 82.00 T. Bea & Co 144 enameled dinner plates 12.00 144 enameled coffee cups... 15.00 72 knives 3.50 • 72 forks. 72 glasses 144 white metal spoons. 72 enameled pitchers. 6 enameled buckets 3.50 4.50 22.00 8.00 5.00 6 enameled dippers .60 6 enameled skimmers .60 6 soup tureens. 6.00 36 medium size dishes. 15.75 72 small size dishes. 15.00 6 enameled broilers 1.25 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 185 6 frying pans 1.25 2 enameled milk pails 3.00 6 metallic filters. 1.50 118.45 Used at civil hospital, Remedios, Cuba Do. 204 cups and saucers 20.40 204 enameled pitchers. 20.40 204 soup plates 17.00 204 dinner plates 17.00 24 feeding cups. 4.00 204 white-metal spoons. 31.17 48 large glass tumblers. 48 medium glass tumblers. 48 small glass tumblers.. 48 enameled soup plates. 4.80 4.00 3.00 4.00 48 enameled dinner plates 48 knives 4.00 ? 2.34 48 forks. 2.34 48 teaspoons 5.00 12 large enameled dishes. 5.00 12 medium enameled dishes 4.00 12 small enameled dishes 2.75 6 earthen jars 2.75 4 glass wine bottles 5.00 6 enameled ladles 60 6 metallic filters.. 75 4 enameled milk pails. 6.00 4 enameled skimmers .40 5 enameled buckets 4.50 5 enameled coffeepots 3.75 36 enameled basins. 10.50 48 enameled chamber pots 14.00 199.45 Used at civil hospital, Sagua de la Grande. Do. 40 glass tumblers 5.00 80 enameled plates 8.00 12 large enameled dishes 5.00 4 yards oilcloth 2.20 6 enameled iron pots 3.25 1 frying pan .30 2 enameled soup ladles 25 2 enameled skimmers 2 enameled gridirons 25 50 3 galvanized-iron pans 2.00 1 water jug. 2.50 - 2 portable stoves 4.00 40 white-metal spoons.. 6.10 24 flatirons 12.00 48 enameled chambers 14.00 48 enameled basins. 14.00 79.35 Used at Washington Asylum, Li- monar, Cuba. Do. 186 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 25 T. Bea & Co 12 galvanized-iron boilers. $8.00 12 skimmers 1.20 6 sets carving knives 3.00 6 kitchen knives 2.40 2 large enameled pots 1.50 2 medium enameled pots 1.32 1 chopping machine 2.00 1 petroleum can. 2.00 $21.42 Used at female orphan asylum, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. 24 galvanized iron buckets.. 8.00 24 basins. 7.00 15.00 Used at hospital "Santa Isabella," Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 24 enameled basins 7.00 Used at beneficencia, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. 24 galvanized iron buckets. $8.00 24 enameled basins 7.00 15.00 240 knives 11.70 Used at hospital, San Nicolas, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. Do. 240 forks... 11.70 240 spoons 36.60 240 teaspoons 20.00 240 cups and saucers 25.00 12 large pitchers.. 7.50 50 yards oilcloth 27.50 200 enameled mugs 11.11 12 enameled dishes 5.00 12 dish pans 8.00 6 galvanized iron buckets. 2.00 6 enameled iron pots". 3.72 6 skimmers .60 6 dippers 60 2 boilers 38 12 tin pitchers 50 3 enameled boilers 4.50 3 meat choppers. 1.50 6 kitchen knives 1.50 6 "Deitz's" lanterns 4.00 48 enameled basins 14.00 1 iron pot with cover. 5.00 3 coffee strainers .45 6 metallic filters.. .75 1 large stone mortar. 1.00 1 medium stone mortar .65 205.26 Used at orphan asylum, Sagua la Grande. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 187 96 knives, 96 forks 9.33 96 white metal spoons. 14.67 12 teaspoons 1.83 4 large ladles 3.20 2 medium soup ladles 1.00 1 carving set. .50 100 wooden napkin rings. 12.00 192 linen napkins 21.60 2 woven-wire covers. .80 120 dinner plates 10.00 120 dinner plates 120 soup plates 10.00 9.17 120 cups, saucers. 12.50 12 large dishes.. 5.00 24 assorted deep dishes. 10.00 4 enameled soup tureens 2.67 4 salad dishes. 2.67 120 enameled mugs. 15.00 12 glass tumblers .75 2 sugar bowls. 3.00 6 coffee pots · 2 large pitchers. 8 pitchers.. 2 large trays 30 yards oilcloth. 1 coffee mill 1 meat chopper. 1 stone mortar. - 4.50 2.00 4.10 3.00 16.50 5.00 .75 • .75 1 iron kettle. 1.00 3 coffee strainers 90 6 metallic filters 75 6 soup ladles. 60 6 enameled skimmers .60 1 enameled boiler 1.50 2 tin pans. 2.00 3 wooden forks 60 3 wooden spoons 60 96 teaspoons 8.00 198.84 Used at asylum for widows and or- phans, Cardenas. Do. 12 enameled basins. 3.50 24 chamber pots 7.00 24 maple chairs. 24.00 34.50 Used at Maximo Gomez Orphan Asylum. Do. 24 brooms 6.00 36 enameled chambers 10.50 6 high chambers 6.50 12 scrubbing brushes .90 12 scrubbing brushes with handles. 4.50 28.40 Used at Widows and Orphans' Asy- lum, Cardenas. Do. 188 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposition and use. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Used at Santa Isabella Hospital, Car- Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, denas. acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 9.50 Used at San Felix Asylum, Santa Clara, Cuba. Do. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 25 T. Bea & Co. 24 enameled basins. $7.00 48 chamber pots 14.00 $21.00 24 enameled basins. 7.00 1 hair clipper.. 2.50 1 hair clipper. 2.50 6 "Dietz's" lanterns 4.00 12 galvanized-iron buckets. 4.00 6 wash tubes 9.00 50 feet enameled tubes 50.00 36 sponges .. 9.00 72 chamber pots 21.00 12 brooms .. 3.00 60 enameled drinking cups 5.00 72 enameled dinner plates 6.00 4 enameled coffee pots 2.00 4 tin pitchers. 1.00 2 strainers .70 2 skimmers .20 2 soup ladles.. .20 32220 2 milk boilers 2.00 2 woven-wire coffee strainers. 1.00 36 enameled basins.. 10.50 4 large pitchers.. 3.20 1 foot tub. 6.00 4 sugar bowls.. 1.20 2 tin-lined boilers 3.75 1 enameled bucket. .75 1 frying pan .30 146.30 4 large drying pans. 2.00 4 gridirons.. 1.20 1 hand bellows .75 3 large pitchers.. 2.40 1 stone mortar. 1.00 3 woven-wire strainers .45 3 lined iron pitchers. 30 2 skimmers .20 1 large iron pot. 5.00 2 wooden tubes. 1.50 1 enameled tin plate .75 1 seltzer-water apparatus. 4.75 Used at Female Orphan Asylum, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 189 6 porcelain feeding cups. 2.00 1 alcohol lamp. .60 2 enameled cuspidors 1.20 1 glass measure.. 2.25 1 milk tester.. .25 1 large sieve. 3.00 1 beef-cutting machine. 2.00 31.60 Used at Hospital Paula, Sancti Spiri- tus, Cuba, Do. 30 yards oilcloth. 16.50 100 enameled pitchers 12.50 108 knives, 108 forks.. 10.53 108 white-metal spoons. 16.47 12 enameled iron dishes 5.00 4 enameled boilers 6.00 6 kitchen knives 1.50 4 iron cooking pans 1.60 2 portable stoves 4.00 74.10 Used at orphan asylum, female, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. 18 enameled basins 5.25 6 "Deitz" lanterns 4.00 12 galvanized iron buckets. 4.00 12 enameled chambers 3.50 4 glass lamps 2.00 24 enameled cuspidors 6.00 24.75 Used at female civil hospital, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. 2 hair clippers.. 5.00 6 "Deitz "lanterns 4.00 6 washtubs 9.00 24 chambers. 7.00 12 brooms 3.00 50 foot tubs. 50.00 12 galvanized-iron buckets. 4.00 82.00 Used at orphan asylum, male, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. 12 enameled basins. 3.50 12 galvanized-iron buckets. 4.00 24 cuspidors 6.00 13.50 Used at civil hospital, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. Do. 48 knives, 48 forks. 4.68 48 spoons 7.32 6 soup dishes 4.00 12 flat dishes 3.50 48 cups and saucers 5.00 24.50 Used at Providencia Asylum, Cien- fuegos, Cuba. Do. 12 enameled dishes. 3.50 24 knives 1.17 - 24 forks. 1,17 190 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 25 T. Bea & Co. 24 spoons $3.66 24 enameled dinner plates 2.00 24 soup plates 2.00 24 cups and saucers 2.50 24 glass tumblers 1.50 12 enameled pitchers. .96 1 hanging lamp 4.00 $22.46 Used at civil hospital at Corrallillo, Cuba. Rambla & Bonza 465 books, "Annual Report 486 envelopes.. "" 403.62 15.55 419. 17 Used at hospital, Department Matan- zas and Santa Clara, Cuba. Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain acting quartermaster, U. S. Vols. 26 A. Carreno Hermanos 500 blank forms 2.50 1 blank book 2.00 1 receipt book 2.50 1 blank book 1.50 8.50 Used at Ayuntamiento, Sabanilla, Disposed of under the direction of Cuba. Felipe P. Montel de Ace, mayor. Llama & Co 51 pairs shoes.. 51.00 60 pairs slippers 37.50 17 pairs slippers 12.75 101.25 300 pairs shoes. 300.00 Used at city orphan asylum, female, Used at San Nicolas Hospital, Matan- zas, Cuba. Used by Capt. H. B. Chamberlain, as- sistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Do. Matanzas, Cuba. 150 pairs shoes. 150.00 Used at city orphan asylum, male, Do. Matanzas, Cuba. 100 pairs shoes. 100.00 Used at Casa de Beneficencia, Ma- Do. tanzas, Cuba. 27 | Miguel Gonzales 150 pounds vegetable wool 21.00 Used at orphan asylum at Cien- fuegos, Cuba. Do. H. M. Klittke & Co 288 enameled basins.. $86.40 288 mugs 24.00 288 soap dishes 40.32 60 pitchers... 96 chambers 39.00 40.00 12 chambers, for sick 18. 15 48 washstands 67.80 24 galvanized-iron pails 9.12 2 filters 12.00 Sanchez & Blanco. 1,090 yards linen. 336.79 90.20 ..do Do. Used at orphan asylum at Rodas, Cuba. Do. Clemente Valdes 45 galvanized-iron garbage cans. 90.00 Used at civil hospital, Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 191 28 R. Varela & Co Julio S. Montero & Co 5 wooden awnings 1 pencil.. 2 penholders. 8 pens $0.05 47.50 | Used at Audiencia Building, Matan- zas, Cuba. .10 04 100 paper fasteners 50 50 envelopes. .30 144 rubber bands 1.50 1 memoranda pad .13 2 quires letter paper. .50 3 pencils. .15 2 penholders. 10 6 pens .03 100 paper fasteners 50 3.12 Used in office of school inspector, Disposed of under the direction of Santa Clara, Cuba. First Lieut. C. C. Smith, Second Cavalry. 50 envelopes.. .30 Antonio B. Zanette. 1 quire letter paper 1 rubber eraser 1 can mineral oil 144 rubber bands 1.50 .25 .15 2.98 .do 1.20 72 bottles Scott's Emulsion 56.00 9 spools waxed oilcloth 4. 13 pound acetate ammonia. .10 Disposed of under the direction of Second Lieut. F. P. Holcomb, Sec- ond Cavalry. pounds powdered boric acid. ounce cylinderic acid .75 .12 1 pound hydrochlorate acid. 07 pound carbolic acid .50 1 ounces salicylic acid 1½ ounces tannic acid. bottle orange water.. bottle laurel water 2 bottles meliso water pound German alcohol 1 pound carbolized cotton. 1 can antipyrine.. ounce aristol ounce azopol. ounce alum.. demijohn alcohol. liter catolic balsam. 1 bottle opodeldoc.. bottle Peisder balsam. 1 ounce benzoate soda. pound borated soda ounce bromide camphor. .15 .12 .15 · 15 .40 .15 · 90 .50 1.00 .30 .25 1.25 .35 35 .70 18 .10 .05 1 ounce benzonoftol. 20 pound carbonated iron 10 ounce coffeine 23 pound citrate magnesia 50 2 ounces hydrate chloral pound chlorate potash. 25 .10 1½ ounces chlorophosphate lime. .15 pound chloroform .25 192 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. William H. Miller, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 28 Antonio B. Zanette. 4 pound calomel pound collodion $0.35 .25 2 bottles Pearson creoline 1.30 1½ ounces creosote. 25 ounce chlorohydrate 30 ounce ergotine pound paregoric.. pound sulphuric ether. 1 ounce extract quinine. 1 ounce extract aconit 1 pound "Coruegelo Centio ounce "Hammondes" fluid extract 35 15 .50 15 .20 14 ounces fluid extract ipecac .05 60 1½ ounces fluid extract kola 30 1 ounce soft. extract kola 40 pound glycerine 30 1 ounce "Beaume" litter traps. 10 pound santonin tablets 40 ounce glycerophosphate lime. 40 1 ounce guaiacum. pound hysop.. 24 castile soap 35 i bottle tar sirup bottle dyacodium sirup. · 20 70 1 Kermer" mineral. 20 1 sulphate copper pencil. 50 1 ounces laudanum 30 14 ounces "Reassean “Reassean" laudanum. 30 pound island liqueur 04 pound listerine 45 ounce crystallized menthol. 10 ounce naphthalene.. 05 "B" naphthol.. .10 pound subnitrate bismuth. .60 2 ounces black nitrate silver 1.75 100 sulphate quinine pills pound chloride potash tablets. .35 45 1 ounce Dover's powder.. .13 pound camphorated pomade pound antiherpic pomade.. 2 pounds "Helmerick" pomade 1 pound belladonna pomade. 1 ounce bisulphate quinine 1 ounce salol. ounce crystallized santonin 1 pound senna leaves. 30 70 1.00 .60 .60 15 10 .15 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 193 11189-Y Y—————13 Used at Orphan Asylum de la Patria, Disposed of under the direction of Sagua la Grande. Maj. Frank B. Ives, surgeon, U. S. A., superintendent. pound Dupasguier solution. .40 1 pound sulphate magnesia 05 2 pounds sulphate soda.. 12 1 pound sulphate quinine 60 2 pounds sulphurated potash. crystallized terpinal 80 10 2 pounds tincture arnica 70 ounce tincture lobelia 02 ounce tincture iodine.. 55 pound mercury ointment. 20 ounce valerianate quinine 25 2 pounds white vaseline. 2 pounds yellow vaseline. 80 70 1 ounce iodoform. 1½ ounces sodium iodidé. 1½ ounces potash 35 50 - .35 1 scale 1.25 1 stand 3.00 2 pounds iron enamel 70 3 graduated glasses.. 50 3 cups 2.10 1 tongue depresser. 2.75 1 nose douche .80 1 rubber funnel 55 1 porcelain funnel. 60 4 glass funnels. 47 1 spatula 20 1 hypodermic syringe 2.00 1 scale 4.75 6 urinal ducts .65 1 porcelain pitcher 1.70 1 medicine pitcher 35 1 alpha syringe. 1.67 1 fountain syringe .92 1 alcohol lamp .50 1 graduated pill tablet. 1.00 3 eye cups 25 pound filter paper 15 1 specific gravity tester. 30 1 caustic holder .40 1 pound gauze.. 1.40 2 rubber balls 75 pound calcinated magnesia 30 2 mortars 90 1 spoon · .15 9 boxes gelatine capsules. 1.20 $127.97 Total 12, 840. 46 194 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 12 inkstands. 60 pounds potatoes 70 pounds rice. 25 pounds bacon.. 15 pounds coffee. 35 pounds sugar 20 pounds beans. 20 pounds flour. 10 pounds onions. 10 pounds codfish. $2.10 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Victor Shepherd, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 4 Tonis B. Ruiz. 100 wooden telegraph poles 7 Elwell Mercantile Co. 733 feet lumber. 14 Antonio Perez. 18 H. Hub. Amounts. $175.00 Disposition and use. Used in the construction of telegraph lines in Santiago Province. Remarks. 24.65 3.00 Used in repairing Signal Corps cor- rall at Santiago de Cuba. Rural guard and administration Specific use not more definitely stated. 6.47 4.00 2.70 2.05 1.52 1.00 • .60 .75 10 pounds bread. .50 17 pounds crackers 85 5 pounds salt .05 675 pounds sweet potatoes. 4.80 27.39 2 Gabriel Floquer 2 carriage whips 25 Jesus Tomayo 35 wooden telegraph poles 2.00 7.00 Henry Hub. 5 pounds sugar Subsistence of laborers on telegraph construction. Rural guard and administration.. Used in construction of telegraph lines, Santiago Province. Specific use not more definitely stated 10 pounds rice. $0.60 10 pounds beans. .75 10 pounds bacon 1.25 .30 3 pounds coffee. .54 75 pounds potatoes 50 5 pounds flour .25 4. 19 29 27 22808 Vicente Maeneno Tomas de Arredondo. 28 | Magin Melendez Virginio Porro Total 1 blower. 72 buck saws 1 telegraph table, 1 railing 30.00 1 rubber stamp 1.00 Subsistence of laborers on telegraph construction. For use in telegraph office at Bayamo, Cuba. Rural guard and administration 1 alcohol lamp $0.75 .40 1.15 .do .90 .do Do. Do. Do. 276.28 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 195 2 Matilda Wals 4 Julio Serrano. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 6 J. Vargas 50 sacks lime 70 sacks lime Materials. Used in plumbing for sanitary pur- Quantity and class purchased not poses. $40.00 Used for sanitation at Caibarien 56.00 Used for sanitation at Remedios 2.50 specified. 4 hoes $2.40 1 small bar 1.20 2 machetes 3.20 12 ounces hemp 60 1 file.. 20 1 bucket and jar. .60 3 pickaxes. 3.75 3 shovels 2.10 Spanish gold 14.05 Reduced to U. S. currency 12.65 Used in street-cleaning department at Remedios. Materials 102.35 Used in repair of tools and water- closet, Remedios. Do. 10 Benigno Gonzalez Bolt and nuts $3.00 16 horseshoes 9.20 2 iron boxes 5.00 2 whippletrees. Chimney tubes 2.50 8.50 2 chains .50 1 screw .20 4 wheel spokes 8.00 1 lever guide brake and bed. 3.50 40.40 18 Juraz & Co 1 brass valve 4.50 Used for repairs to wagon and carts and shoeing mules, sanitary de- partment at Caibarien. Number of bolts, nuts, and chimney tubes purchased not specified. 3 packets brass rivets. 1.50 1 bottle cocoanut oil. 30 1 padlock. 40 Brass rivet.. 20 5 pounds white-lead paint.. 75 3 block pulleys 90 3 metal hinges and screws. 40 1 cross bar 1 wood bottom 2 pounds tacks. 1 tongue chain 05 25 20 · 5.00 5 nuts and screws .30 1 faucet.. .70 25 meters wire cloth. 3.75 42 pounds plates. 1.89 Spanish gold 21.09 Reduced to U. S. currency 18.99 Used in connection with the sanitary and street-cleaning department. Quantity of brass rivets purchased not specified. 196 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Robert McCleave, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] · Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 23 Miguel Valle Justo Rojas. Dabid Sansarieg. 1 set harness. 1 cart. 1 mule. Total Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. $25.00 59.00 106.04 $190.04 Used for sanitation at Yaguajay 462.93 [Personal property purchased by Capt. J. F. Reynolds Landis, First United States Cavalry, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Caibarien, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 26 A. Figuerva 200 blank forms $1.75 30 J. Baumgarten & Sons. 3 stamp pads $1.05 For use in custom-house office, Cai- barien. 16 stamps.. 5.45 4 daters and numbers 1.50 1 dating stamp 1.00 9.00 Credit by expressage .77 Vinda de Ruiz de Gamiz. Emilio Pando 1 gear wheel. 8.23 27.27 1 box pens. $0.75 4 red and blue pencils. ....do For use in the launch Express Cubano, Caibarien. .40 1 bottle red ink .40 1.55 Bernardo Escobar 1,700 blank forms. Total 27.50 66.30 For use in custom-house office, Cai- barien. ..do 128,417 pounds electric wire $5.23 [Personal property purchased by Capt. B. Ives, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Manuel Fernandez. Western Electric Co G. Alvarez 1 telegraph table. 1 ladder 1,162 pounds ice $21.00 6.00 6, 902. 41 For use in the Signal Corps, Habana. ..do ..do 120 pounds ice. .54 For use in the Signal Corps office at Habana. For use in the Signal Corps ware- house at Habana. 5.77 Western Electric Co 50 induction coils 30.00 25 pair ringer coils 50.00 25 transmitter diaphragms 1.25 10 mica rings 30 Apr. 5 11 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 197 5 sets ringer attachments 12.50 25 carton buttons, complete 25.00 Salvador Eirea Plainol & Cagiga 800 screws 1,116 feet lumber (poles) 505 feet pine lumber 638 feet pine lumber. 119.05 20.00 33.48 For use in the Signal Corps at Habana. Rural police and administration. For use in the Signal Corps at Habana. Specific use not more definitely stated. $13.95 • 24. 14 38.09 Rural police and administration.. Do. 11 J. Henry Steinhart 47 Ansonia clocks 56.87 5,500 blank forms.. 45.00 5,500 envelopes 23.50 24 reams writing paper. 80.00 24 steel erasers. 14.00 4,904 pens 40.00 50 boxes files 22.96 4 rubber stamps 4 desk trays 3.50 3.00 8 board files 6.00 16 Joseph Woodrow Pedro Alvarez.. Foote, Pearson & Co 1 typewriter table 2 kegs nails. 294.83 9.50 For use in the Signal Corps at Habana. ...do 2.00 .do 44 grips with straps. 12 tamping bars 1,000 6 by 8 coppers. 6 grips with straps. $165.00 21.00 45.00 231.00 .do 22.50 1,000 6 by 8 coppers 45.00 67.50 .do Krajewski-Pesant Co. New Ice Factory Western Electric Co 1 complete switchboard 192.00 do 1,475 pounds ice 6.63 .do 10,000 insulators $425.00 5,000 oak brackets. 81.00 506.00 Less shortage. 8.10 497.90 .do 20 J. Henry Steinhart 300 telephone directories 16.50 3 rubber stamps.... 2.25 10,000 blank forms. 40.00 12 typewriter brushes 2.00 25 board files 10.00 3 9 F. P. Turner.. 16 .do. 25 W. D. Bourne 30 Total 30 Joseph Woodrow Marcelino Ruiz.. 24 dusters. 280 lumber (poles) 18.00 88.75 .do 215.00 ..do 1 ink pad .50 .do 40 rolls toilet paper, 3 boxes soap 3.20 .do • Soap. 1.95 do Quantity purchased not specified. 3 rubber stamps 1.65 ..do Joseph Woodrow 326 ìumber (poles). 537.90 ..do 9, 296. 11 198 PERSONAL PROPERTY. $26.00 52.00 5.60 7.35 8.60 [Personal property purchased by Capt. John H. Gardner, Second United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Pladetas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Date. Apr. 30 Bernardo Gonzalez Articles. 400 pounds nails.. 832 pounds galvanized iron. 20 pounds white lead.. 5 gallons turpentine. 5 gallons linseed oil. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. 6 cans prussian-blue paint. 1,044 pounds iron pipe.... 4. 20 140.40 2 cut-offs.. 2 showers. 6.50 9.00 2 reducers 2.50 $262. 15 | Barracks and quarters. Specific use not more definitely stated. Amount paid on this bill, $226.15. Total 262. 15 8 bedsteads.. 36 pounds copper sheets. 6 pounds copper nails $11.50 3.00 5 [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Commander Lucien Young, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Maj. Chauncey B. Baker, quartermaster, U. S. Vols., Habana, Cuba. Munson Steamship Line, lighterage department. $20.88 For use of harbor patrol at Habana.. Spanish gold 14.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 13.20 Used in connection with repairs to launches. 6 Dirube & Varela. 18.57 tons coal 185.70 Used for fuel purposes for steam launches. 5 Nueva Fabrica de Hielo. 2,892 pounds ice 13.01 Used in offices of captain of the port at Habana, Cuba. Harris Bros. & Co. 1 roll top office desk. 65.00 J. G. Gonzalez 24 sheets sandpaper $0.48 1 gallon raw oil 1.00 2 gallons varnish.. 14.00 1 gallon shellac .. 3.50 3 gallons turpentine. 3.00 22 pounds soap 1.76 3 scrub brushes. 1.55 10 boxes brass polish 5.00 55 pounds waste... 6.60 3 lamp wicks .15 9 pounds manila rope 1.98 36 yards wire cloth 19.80 Apr. 4 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 199 pound clamps .20 14 hinges 1.75 3 hooks.. .15 1 brass padlock. 1.75 50 gallons kerosene oil 15.00 1 spigot... 3.00 1 feather duster 1.25 1 pair scissors. .90 50 feet wire hose. 30.00 1 sheet asbestus.. .95 12 pounds white zinc. 2.50 2 gallons boiled oil 2.00 1 gallon wood alcohol 80 1 straw duster .75 5 pounds shellac. 1.50 4 paint brushes 1 can brilliant. can olive oil 1 can white zinc. 1.10 2.00 1.40 2.50 1 can black paint. 1.50 1 sack lime .80 1 whitewash brush 60 8 pounds nails. .64 20 pieces zinc shingles. 15.00 24 bolts, with washers 3.00 25 pounds fire clay. 1.00 1 bran cock. .65 151.51 Supplies for use of steam launches of the captain of the port, Habana, Cuba. 1.20 Used in connection with erection of time ball of the port of Habana. Used in office of captain of the port at Habana, Cuba. Used as fuel purposes by the captain of the port, Habana, Cuba. Used in office of the captain of the port at Habana, Cuba. Planiol & Cagiga 8 lumber (poles). 286 feet lumber 3.50 5 pieces lumber. 9.38 5.28 18. 16 10 M. Ruiz & Co 2 boxes ink eradicator. Harry L. Wrenn W. D. Bourne 2 carts wood fuel 5.00 1 numbering stamp. $12.00 7 rubber stamps 2.05 2 stamp racks.. 1.20 15.25 12 H. C. Moore. 150 pounds white lead. 18.70 75 pounds zinc. 11.50 10 gallons turpentine. 10.00 2 gallons oil 2.00 6 ounces bronze 1.50 3 pounds black paint. .85 1 pound red paint. .40 1 pound yellow paint .30 200 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Lieut. Commander Lucien Young, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. H. C. Moore. Articles. pound Japan paint Amounts. 24 yards serece cloth. $0.50 7.20 Tacks .25 4 pounds glue 1.20 4 gallons linseed oil. 4.00 4 pounds green paint. 1.20 $59.60 Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in connection with redecorat- Quantity tacks not stated. ing bathroom, parlor, bedroom, of the captain of the fort building at Habana. Used at the office of the captain of the port, Habana, Cuba. Robert B. Gardener 1 timeball, complete. 493.90 16 Manuel G. Valles. 4 buffalo-hide belts. 2 club straps.... $5.00 .60 17 223 Carlos Jourdain Gas Engine Power Co., Chas. L. Seaburg & Co., consolidated. 11 harbor patrol badges 5.60 2.50 Used by the harbor patrol of Habana .do 48 cilinder belts $3.00 5 valve stems. 10.00 Habana Electric Co 1 spanner wrench .25 13.25 50 Edison lamps 15.00 6 electric shades. 3.00 Used in connection with mainte- nance of steam launches of captain of the port at Habana, Cuba. 6 gas shades.. 9.00 50 gallons machine oil 27.50 1 funnel, 2 measures, 1 auger, 1 brass faucet, with keg. 5.00 59.50 Used in the office of the captain of the port at Habana, Cuba. Total 1, 123. 26 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Melville S. Jarvis, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at San Luis, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Stone 613 tons stone. Stone C. V. Schumann 11 Juan Leon. Jose Vivar 21 C. V. Schumann Francisco Urivago. 530 tons stone.. 509 feet lumber $573.60 Public works 757.40 ..do 21.00 ..do 636.00 .do 20.44 Used at civil hospital, San Luis, Cuba. Quantity purchased not stated and specific use not more definitely stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity purchased not stated and specific use not use not more definitely stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Date. 17 Apr. 12 Apr. 7 22 19 22 PERSONAL PROPERTY: 201 Placide Vala Ybaniz & Alech 1 package iodoformed gauze 18 yards sublimated gauze 1 yard triangular bandage 1 ounce iodoform. 12 packages tacks. 3 cross bars.. 6 pairs hinges.. 1 brass lock. Glue and sandpaper 1 iron ring. Nails 9 cans white lead. 6 cans blue paint 2 empty cans. $1.50 3.00 .50 • 1.20 6.20 1.20 .45 1.20 .60 1.40 · .20 .30 12.50 5 packages blue 1.50 .75 .20 20 bottles turpentine. 5.00 2 cans blue 1.00 20 bottles linseed oil. .7.00 3 paint brushes. 90 1 trash barrel.. 25 1½ pounds minio paint.. 30 3 pounds white lead.. .15 4 packages black powder. 20 7 pounds red ocher 35 bottle alcohol. 05 barrel white lime. 30 4 pounds green paint. .80 2 water barrels 2.20 1 mattress 2.50 1 feather duster 1.00 42.30 ..do Santos Bros. 2 brass hinges 1 lock and tacks. .70 1.10 ..do Oilcloth, tacks, and file. 2.45 .do Used in repairing civil hospital, San Luis, Cuba. Quantity glue, sandpaper, and nails not stated. Quantity not stated. 1 zinc plate.. 1.55 ..do 2 brass locks. 1.00 .do Turpentine, glue, and alcohol 1.60 do Varnish, sandpaper, glue, and 1.85 ..do Do. Do. screws. 2 locks and cross bar 1.20 .do 2 yards black oilcloth and tacks.. 1.20 .do 7 yards white oilcloth and tacks 4. 20 do · 3 iron key rings .60 [ 2 iron rings. .10 ..do .do 17.55 Andres Hendayer 6 rakes 8 iron axles. 16 screws. 9.00 1.20 2.40 12.60 Public works Specific use not more definitely stated. 202 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Melville S. Jarvis, Fifth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at San Luis, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Specific use not more definitely stated. From whom purchased. Articles. C. V. Schumann 1,813 feet lumber 1,048 feet lumber Amounts. Disposition and use. $108.78 62.88 $171.66 Used in repairing road, San Luis to Dos Caminos. 28 30 888888 .do 578 tons stone 662 tons stone.. 693.60 .do 794.40 do Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 5 gallons machine oil $3.00 5 gallons cylinder oil 3.00 1 can white lead 1.20 2 brooms 6 lamp chimneys 1 axle 1.00 2.40 15 barrels quicklime 18.00 1.50 30. 10 Municipalities, sanitation E. Aragon 48 iron bolts 19.20 120 pounds iron pins 10.80 30.00 Public works. Do. Elwell Mercantile Co. Juan Leon. 1,120 feet lumber 35.84 Municipalities, sanitation Do. · 1,139.96 tons stone 1,367.95 Public works Do. 25 barrels lime. $15.00 200 pounds white lead. 20.00 10 gallons linseed oil 8.00 5 gallons turpentine. 3.75 3 gallons yellow ocher .90 2 pounds black paint. .40 2 brushes 15 pounds glue 51.35 Barracks and quarters Do. Elwell Mercantile Co 1 barrel tar 14,703 feet lumber 470.50 11.00 2 barrels nails 14.00 1 bit .90 496.40 Public works Young & Alech. Jose Vivar 2 rolls rope 46 pounds manila rope 10.58 .40 10.98 .do Do. Do. Stone.. 23.00 ...do Total 5, 792. 37 Quantity purchased not stated. Date. Apr. 21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 203 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.J Apr. 7 Dr. F. Canero. 36 pounds red ocher 74 pounds blue paint 16 pounds glue 2 pounds red lead. 3 packages lampblack 1 bucket.. 12 brushes. 3 bottles aguardiente 1 bottle alcohol. Corn... $3.60 14.80 4.00 .50 啼 ​.45 .90 3.60 30 .20 8.10 8 Nicolas Manzini Juan Balbin 500 sacks lime 60 yards crash cloth 1431 varas cambric cloth $12.50 14.35 9 Jose. A. Jiminez 12 loads stone. 16 loads stone.. 12 loads stone.. E. Sigues Felix M. Torres 10 Olazar & Torre 6 picks, with handles 26 loads stone. 26 loads stone. 1 pound powder 30 feet fuse 2 crowbars. 12 varas fuse. $36.45 Used for repairs to asylums and hos Quantity corn purchased not stated. pitals, Sancti Spiritus. 675.00 Used for sanitary purposes, Sancti Spiritus. 26.85 Clothing for destitute women and children. For paving and repairing streets, Sancti Spiritus. .do .do Used in connection with public Specific use not more definitely stated. works. For paving and repairing streets, Sancti Spiritus. .do 28.20 37.60 28.20 10.00 61.10 61.10 $1.00 .50 5.50 .60 7.60 Used in connection with public works, Sancti Spiritus. Do. 28.70 Repairs to the Paula Hospital, Sancti Labor included in amount of bill. Spiritus. Used in the reconstruction of cre- matory, Sancti Spiritus. Used in connection with public Specific use not more definitely stated. works, Sancti Spiritus. Quantity purchased not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. 2.00 $0.50 1.60 .do .10 .do 1 ball wick .10 .do 1 padlock. .45 do 3 sheets emery paper .15 .do • 1 box paste .10 do 1 pinion 6.00 .do 9.00 18 | Antonio Ramirez 19 | Olazar & Tome 21 do 3 screws 60 screws 3 pounds steel 1 hammer White lead Do. Do. Do. Do. 204 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Apr. 22 Dr. Fernando Cancio 8 pounds red ocher. $0.56 1 pound red lead .20 1 package lampblack. .15 1 bottle aguardiente. .10 1 barrel, 2 tubs. 2.00 8 pounds blue paint 1.60 8 pounds red ocher .56 3 pounds glue .75 1 package lampblack. .15 1 bottle aguardiente. .10 1 pound red lead 20 1 brush .40 330 pounds corn 4. 20 4 brushes. 1.60 2 pounds glue .50 2 brooms.. .20 6 pickaxes 3.00 2 sponges. .20 12 pounds blue paint 2.40 2 pounds glue .50 3 sponges 30 1 cake soap. • 10 1 brush .10 4 pounds blue paint .80 6 pounds red ocher. 42 6 pounds blue paint 1.20 1 pound glue .25 2 pickaxes... 1.00 46 pounds blue paint 9.20 22 pounds red ocher 1.80 9 packages lampblack. 1.35 18 pounds ocher .90 2 pounds bluing.. .60 4 pounds ultramarine blue. .80 14 pounds glue 3.50 14 brushes 4.20 Juan Echemendia. pound rope 5 bottles aguardiente. 2 pounds red lead 1 coffin 500 pounds corn 6.50 .15 .50 40 $23.54 For use by the sanitation department, Sancti Spiritus. 29.90.....do. 8.00 Interment of indigent Cuban, Sancti Spiritus. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 205 For dispensary to aid destitute Cubans 24 Tomas Pina 6 bottles sweet-almond oil. $2.10 24 barrels cod liver oil.. 10.80 6 bottles castor oil. 2.10 1 pound acetate ammonia. .40 4 ounces benzoic acid .95 5 pounds boracic acid .80 10 pounds boracic acid 1.60 4 ounces chromic acid. .40 5 pounds citric acid 4.00 5 pounds carbolic acid. 2.50 pound lactic acid. 2.25 4 ounces salicylic acid. .70 5 pounds tartaric acid. 2.75 pound tannic acid. .65 5 pounds cherry-wood water 1.50 2 pounds camphor. 1.20 5 pounds carbolated cotton 5.75 5 pounds borated cotton. 5.75 2 pounds absorbent cotton. 1.20 1 pound burnt alum .20 3 bottles ammonia.. .90 2,500 grains antipyrine 48.00 240 grains antifetrine. 3.20 2 ounces aristol. 5.00 25 pounds powdered sulphur. 1.25 4 ounces balsam of Peru. .65 2 pounds balsam of tolu. · 3.00 1 pound benzoate soda 2.00 4,500 grains benzonaftal 29.70 25 pounds bicarbonate soda 1.75 1,000 grams bisulphate quinine. 19.80 10 pounds borate soda 2.50 ounce bromide of ammonia. 1.60 1 ounce bromide. .40 12 pounds bromide of potassium. 12.00 1 pound bromide of sodium 2.25 4 ounces caffeine 5.00 pound cinnamon .65 1 pound powdered charcoal .25 5 pounds carbonate iron.. 2.50 2 pounds carbonate potash .40 5 pounds carbonate of magnesia 1.50 pound iron citrate and ammonia. .80 2 pounds chloral hydrate 5.00 5 grains chlorate cocaine. 1.50 ounce chlorate morphia. 1.40 10 pounds chlorate of potash. 3.00 6 ounces chlorate quinine.. 4.50 50 pounds chloride of lime. 5.10 2 drams codeine. 1.95 5 pounds cream of tartar. 1.90 pound creosote 20 pounds creoline. 1.25 14.00 206 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Apr. 24 Tomas Pina 1 pound scammony. $7.00 3 fine sponges. .70 pound extract of belladonna .80 1 pound chloroform pound extract of gentian. 3.20 .40 1 ounce extract of ethereal. .30 4 ounces extract of valerian 1.12 1 ounce ergotine. .75 1 pound phenacetine. 4.00 ounce extract of quinquina 8.00 pound powdered gum arabic. .75 pound rosin .35 5 ounces guaiacol 3.25 2 pounds iron. 2.50 1 pound hypophosphate of lime 1.60 27 pounds ichthyol. 16.00 27 pounds lacto, of lime. 8.00 2 pounds lanoline 2.50 27 pounds calcinated magnesia 1.75 1 pound shaving nux vomica .30 4 ounces powdered nux vomica .10 1 pound opium 5.00 2 ounces oxide of mercury .15 2 pounds amylaceous pepsin 7.00 1 pound perchloride iron. .60 5,500 grams salol. 22.00 ounce santonine.. .25 pound linseed 6 pounds powdered linseed 09 .60 2,000 grams salt nitrate bismuth. ounce salicylate of bismuth 9.00 2.40 500 grams sulphate of quinine... pound iron and potassium tar- trate. 9.60 .75 2 ounces terpinol. 1.00 1 ounce valerianate of quinine. 1.20 20 pounds vaseline - 8.00 1 pound iodine 6.00 2 pounds powdered iodoform. 12.00 2 pounds iodide of potassium 8.00 1 ounce ergotine 75 4 ounces iodide of iodine. 1.50 3 ounces bromide of quinine. 2.25 2 pounds chloride of potassium tab- 1.20 lets. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 207 For dispensary to aid destitute, The amount paid on voucher is $566.11. Sancti Spiritus. Used in connection with public | Specific use not more definitely works, Sancti Spiritus. stated. 50 pounds sulphate of soda. 4.00 3 pounds English mustard. 1.50 12 pounds Peruvian quinine 7.80 2 pounds powdered rhubarb. 90 4 ounces white oxide of antimo- nium. .25 2 pounds metallic mercury 1.90 1 pound filtering paper.. .45 pound bitter extract of oranges. 1.25 4 ounces amorphus .65 48 boxes gelatin capsules. 8.00 40,000 sulphate of quinine pills... 110.00 2 pounds ipecacuanha. 7.00 pound bichloride mercury .80 2 pounds prepared chalk stone. 60 2 pounds extract of kola. 8.00 2 ounces nitrate of silver 1 pound iron needles 2.00 .35 ounce essence of mentha 1 .20 1 pound powdered lactose. .50 4 ounces powdered turbit. .20 5 pounds Rochelle salts. 2.00 5 pounds chloride of ammonia. 1.50 12 English catheters.. 1.60 12 catheters. 3.75 1 sound. 4. 20 564.41 566. 11 Olazar & Tome 2 wrenches 17 pieces pipe. 1.70 2.00 1 union. .20 2 tees; 1 nipple .30 4.20 E. Sigires 6 pounds cotton waste. 1.00 2 bottles oil .40 4 empty tierces. 2.40 4 tons coal.. 55.28 59.08 Fernando Cancio. 4 pounds blue paint .80 1 pound glue... . 25 .do 2 pounds red ocher. .15 .do 1 brush .10 .do 1 sponge .10 .do 1 pound blue paint. 40 ..do 1 pound glue 25 .do 1 package lamp black 15 do bottle .08 do 2 pounds blue paint .40 .do pound glue .13 .do ..do For cleaning and painting American hospital at Sancti Spiritus. Do. 28 208 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Francis P. Fremont, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] .Articles. · Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Amounts. Apr. 28 Fernando Cancio. 3 brushes $1.20 For cleaning and painting American 12 pounds ocher 60 hospital at Sancti Spiritus. ..do 1 pound blue paint .20 do 2 pounds glue .50 do 20 pounds ocher 1.00 .do 3 pounds glue .75 .do 2 packages lamp black .30 ..do 1 bottle aguardiente .10 ..do 320 pounds corn 4.00 Forage for mules, American hospital, Sancti Spiritus. 660 pounds corn 9.00 .do $20.46 Total 1,723.09 Apr. 7 $24.50 1 package carbon paper 2.00 1 portfolio. 2.50 1.10 · 1.60 [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Jose Bardales 6 reams paper 1 liter ink 3 bottles ink. 3 boxes pens. 1.65 6 boxes clips 2.40 6 sheets blotting paper. .60 2 punches 1.00 2 rulers... 1.50 1 ball string .40 1 box wafers. 1.10 3 sheets marquilla paper. .60 1 bottle mucilage .30 1 duster 2.75 3 yards oilcloth. 1.20 $45.20 For use in the civil governor's office Atilio Fernandez. Emilio M. Hidalgo Agapito Fernandez. 200 blank forms 100 blank forms 2.00 1.50 ..do For use in the chief of police office Disposed of by Guillermo Dolz, civil governor. Do. Disposed of by Alejandro Gravier, chief of police. 2 metal ink wells. $2.25 6 penholders .50 4 globes 1.40 1 box kerosene oil. 5.00 2 brooms .80 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 209 2 bottles mucilage.. .50 1 box wafers 1.25 1 box clips 1.75 2 boxes pens. .50 1 liter ink 1.75 3 reams paper 12.75 100 postage stamps 2.00 1 bottle ink.. .25 30.70 .do Do. Manuel Alonso 200 envelopes. 2.25 1 spool thread .10 2 desks 4.00 2 paper weights 1.00 6 sheets blotting paper. 1.25 8.60 ..do Jose Bofill Ruiz & Bro Manuel Novo. Rafael Usatorres. Faustino Alvarez. 106 feet lumber. 600 blank forms. 2 boilers 3.03 For use in the jail at Pinar del Rio... 1 rubber stamp 2.00 4.82 8.00 Liters ink $2.00 .do Sheets blotting paper. 2 boxes pens.. 1.00 .do 1.00 .do C. F. W. Neely. Jose Zarranzo. 1 oilcloth Thread, needles 500 envelopes. 3 reams paper 2 boxes pens. 1 box wafers.. 4 spools thread 2 liters ink. 2 bottles mucilage. 1.00 do .53 ..do For use in the department of finance | at Pinar del Rio. .do Do. Disposed of by Ricardo Perdomo, sec- ond jailer. Disposed of by Francisco Diaz Vivo, administrator of finance. Disposed of by Antonio Ferrer, mayor. For use by the court of first instance.. Disposed of by Filomeno Rodriquez, judge of first instance. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Filomeno Rodriquez, judge of first instance. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. 5.53 3. 13 do $10.50 1.10 .25 .80 2.40 .70 3 sheets blotting paper 41 • 12 needles .50 16.66 .do Disposed of by Calixto Llerandi, judge of first instance. Agapito Fernandez. 3 reams paper 15.00 1 broom .75 2 sheets blotting paper .14 15.89 For use in the audiencia at Pinar del Disposed of by Jose Ma Gispert, presi- Rio. dent. Maicos Mijares 1 ream paper 2.50 100 sheets paper 1.50 2 bottles mucilage. .30 2 boxes pens.. 1.60 1 liter ink 1.30 1 pencil with knife. .10 3 index books 1.25 8.55 Do. 11189—Y Y———14 210 PERSONAL. PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Repiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Remarks. Disposition and use. Juan Alvarez. Felipe Pinera. 1 broom $0.32 .do .32 For use in schools at Pinar del Rio. ...do Disposed of by Pedro Costa, mayor. Do. Alfredo Rodriquez 33 schoolbooks. $3.33 liter ink 2 .40 1 box pens. .50 1 pound chalk. . 13 4.36 ..do Ramon Fernandez Jose Martinez Gutierrez & Gutierrez 9 schoolbooks. 1 map 108 schoolbooks. 13.50 .do 7 maps.... 28.00 .do 8 benches. Do. Disposed of by Jose Barrios, mayor. Do. $96.00 31.00 4.00 2 compasses 1.50 2 semicircles 2.00 2 rulers 1.50 136.00 .do Do. Celestino Gonzalez 3 bottles ink. 2.08 ream paper 1 box pens.. 2 sheets paper 2. 12 1.00 2.30 7.50 Ida de A del Rio & Co. Gutierrez & Gutierrez 2,000 feet lumber. 3, 167. 70 For use in the department of agri- culture, industry, and commerce. For use in the public works, engi- neers department. Disposed of by Guillermo Dolz, gov- ernor, president. Disposed of by Esteban Duque Es- trada, chief engineer. 8 benches. $74.00 4 maps.... 14.00 2 clocks 12 chairs. 8.00 11.00 12 cuspidors 2.50 2 bookcases. 20.50 12 clothes hooks 2.50 4 schoolbooks 3.00 12 ink wells 2.50 138.00 For use in schools at Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Claudio Fuentes, mayor. Agapito Fernandez. 1 ream paper 3.80 2 spools thread .26 2 ink wells 2.00 Needles .20 6.26 P. Fernandez & Co Agapito Fernandez. For use in the court of first instance, Disposed of by Jose Manuel Allo, Pinar del Rio. judge of first instance; quantity needles purchased not specified. Disposed of by Manuel Paisat, mayor. 20 blank books 9.65 .do 3 reams paper $12.00 1 liter ink 1.25 1 box clips .75 Date. Apr. 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 211 2 spools thread .20 2 sheets blotting paper .13 14.33 ..do C. F. W. Neely Marcos Mijares. Harris Bros. & Co. Atilio Fernandez. Fernandez & Co. 1,000 envelopes 1 blank book 4.50 2.00 1,000 envelopes 3.50 .do ..do Disposed of by Gustavo F. Arocha, judge of first instance. For use in public works, engineer's Disposed of by Esteban Duque Estrada, Do. Do. 250 blank forms 6.90 department. ..do chief engineer. Do. 5 pieces rope... 1 saw $0.68 2.25 4 chopping knives. 5.20 1 auger 20 2 guides .37 8.70 .do Do. Harry L. Wrenn 1 buggy, complete.. 185.00 1 set harness.. 25.00 1 saddle 22.00 1 cloth. 1.50 1 bridle. 6.50 1 bottle harness oil 1.00 1 chamois 1.50 1 sponge .40 242.90 .do Do. Valentin Navarro C. Sopena Bros. 1 horse 145.00 ...do Do. 2 brushes $0.80 1 scraper 50 1 comb .20 11 pounds rope .25 110 roof tiles. 3.85 1 bag lime 70 2 brooms 1.00 1 duster 2.00 2 earthen jars 1.00 10.30 Do. Ros & Novoa 12 chairs. 15.50 2 rocking chairs 6.75 1 table 1.51 1 bookcase. 20.50 Marcos Mijares 1 hatrack. Material 3.00 47.26 do Do. 2.07 96 pens. .80 1 box pens.. 1.00 2,300 sheets paper. 5.52 10 pencils. .71 4 sheets blotting paper. .40 1 liters ink. 2.10 1 bottle ink.. .40 1 index book .50 13.50 .do Disposed of by Esteban Duque Estrada, chief engineer. Quantity and kind of material purchased not specified. 212 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. For use in public works, engineer's | Disposed of by Esteban Duque Estrada, department. chief engineer. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Ripiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. ...do For use in schools at Pinar del Rio Do: Disposed of by Leandro G. Alcorta, director. Rafael de Arazoza. Harris Bros. & Co. 1 text-book 1 typewriter machine. 1 table. $7.50 $112.00 8.00 1 box carbon paper. 10 copying pencils. 1 pen wiper. 4 rolls pins.. * 5.00 1.20- .40 2 boxes pens. 1.81 1 box clips.. .25 24 elastic bands. 7.50 1,000 envelopes 8.50 12 sheets blotting paper. 1.25 3 portfolios 2.25 6 reams paper. 10.75 100 memorandum pads 1.75 12 rolls toilet paper. 1.20 1 pair scissors .85 1 washstand 3.00 1 desk 60.00 1 chair. 3 ink wells.. 10.00 3.00 14 liters ink. 1.60 3 rulers 1.20 9 rubbers .90 4 paper weights. .50 6 penholders.. 60 2 bottles mucilage. 50 2 desk blotters.. 50 2 bells .80 1 chamois.. .50 3 steel erasers 1.50 F. Garcia & Co. Manuel Alonso Felipez & Cueto Francisco Vallalba. Agapito Fernandez. 2 baskets.. 4 boilers 1.50 248.81 2 empty bags .40 2 chairs. 3.50 .do 25 yards cloth 3.88 do 7.90 1 earthen jar $1.20 10 tumblers. 2.85 12 chairs.. 18..50 4 bottles turpentine .80 44 varnish 2.15 2 painting brushes. .60 4 padlocks. 3.00 1 lamp. 4.00 Do. Do. Do. Date. Apr. 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 213 Jaime Barba. 1 barrel clay 1 bellows 1.00 - · 60 1 pair nippers .40 1 screw-driver 1.00 1 key 1.25 1 hammer .70 1 pair pinchers .60 4 yards cloth. .20 1 pair screens. 11.00 Red ocher .23 Vinegar .06 Lampblack. .12 50.26 .do Disposed of by Leandro G. Alcorta, director. Quantity of red ocher, vinegar, and lampblack purchased not specified. 5 rolls wire 27.30 16 pounds clips 1.65 1 pound paint 3.00 24 panes glass.. 13.70 3 tanks 5.50 1 pitcher .30 12 cuspidors 8.70 Ygnacio Alonso 12 tin stars.. 2 doors.. 1.80 12.00 73.95 do 15 box pens. $6.05 8 reams paper 17.00 1,288 copy books. 39.75 1,000 memorandum pads 40.00 42 schoolbooks.. 10.30 50 sheets paper 2.50 6 colored pencils 1.75 1 box chalk .75 1 piece drawing paper 3.75 1,000 blank forms 3.00 24 sponges. 2.30 18 brushes. 3.00 36 brooms 8.25 3,000 envelopes. 4. 14 72 rulers. 144 penholders 1 oilcloth. 24 dusters · 4.50 4.25 3.86 2.13 157.28 Disposed of by Leandro G. Alcorta, director. ..do Disposed of by Enrique Zayas, mayor. 7.50 For use in public works, engineer | Disposed of by Esteban Duque Es- 120.00 trada, chief engineer. Do. Rafael de Arazoza. Cailos Booth & Co.. Manuel Johnson 1 text-book 1 safe department. ...do 1 pound phenic acid $10.00 1 pound creoline 4.25 14.25 .do Do. 214 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Carrel & Bro. [Personal property purchased by Manuel M. Ripiso, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Amounts. Remarks. 2 desks Vda de Franco Diaz Al- varez & Co. 1 sideboard. 12 chairs 40 pounds tallow 2 barrels nails $29.35 17.48 12.76 $59.59 2.71 For use in public works, engineer's Disposed of by Esteban Duque Es- department. trado, chief engineer. 11.00 25 pounds nails. 1.38 7½ pounds oil paint.. 1.50 16.59 ..do Mijares y Mujica. Manuel F. Cibrian. 1,400 feet lumber 61.29 .do Do. Do. 29 sheets drawing paper. $8.35 1 ruling pen .75 2 drawing pencils 20 12 drawing pins .25 1 folder .75 10.30 ...do Do. Agapito Fernandez. 1 wardrobe 10.00 1 can paint .25 1 brush .20 1 revolving chair. 5.87 1 pound soap ► .C8 2 sponges .20 2 empty cans .20 1 pound glue 30 1 package screws .60 1 package nails.. .16 4 sheets sandpaper .07 4 wood buttons .20 18.13 Do. Remegio Rodriquez 1,525 pounds rice 43.00 543 pounds jerked beef. 75.65 158 pounds lard. 15.70 1,690 pounds bread 59.10 168 pounds bacon. 16.30 118 pounds sweet potatoes. 34.00 116 pounds beef 16.25 113 pounds Spanish beans. 16. 13 313 pounds potatoes 12.60 53 pounds vermicelli 125 pounds codfish. Garlic, onions, spices. Total 5.45 32.97 7.90 $5, 362.29 335.05 For use in the jail, Pinar del Rio.... Disposed of by Enrique Perdomo, second jailer. Quantity garlic, onions, and spices purchased not specified. Date. Apr. 7 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 215 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 56,626 feet lumber Apr. — Pedro A. Estanillo $1, 532. 15 Used in connection with barracks Specific use not more definitely stated. and quarters, Columbia, Habana. Knight & Wall Co. 8 rim locks. 4.80 .do Do. 6 transom lifters. $1.80 6 sets transom centers. .75 2.55 ....do Do. 40 pounds wire nails. 1.60 4 kegs wire nails. 26.60 28.20 Do. 30 stone hammers 10.00 60 handles. 10.00 2 panes of glass. 50 20.50 .do Do. 48 galvanized sheets. 41.25 .do Do. 2 rim knob locks $1.20 6 hooks and eyes .20 1.40 do Do. 3 rim knob locks 1.80 8 hooks and eyes .27 36 panes glass 7.20 Sash bolts, spring and butts. .62 9.89 do Do. 543 feet pipe 260.64 4 degree elbows 2.92 3 flange unions. 3.15 3 tees.. 3 plugs 1 bushing 2.64 .63 3.00 272.98 .do Do. 4 barrels cement. 16.00 .do Do. 2 barrels cement.. 8.00 do Do. 2 rolls galvanized wire $9.00 6 pounds wire staples .30 9.30 do Do. 150 feet iron pipe 72.00 .do Do. 4 kegs nails. 15.20 do Do. 1 keg tin-wire nails. 6.44 .do Do. 48 galvanized elbows. 5.04 .do Do. 15 tees $13.20 1,041 feet iron pipe 499.68 512.88 .do Do. 4 kegs nails. 15.20 21 rolls tarred paper. 26.25 10 pounds tin washers. 2.00 1 keg galvanized nails. 10.00 53.45 .do Do. 3 kegs wire nails 11.40 do Do. O 7 barrels Trinidad asphalt. 127.84 .do Do. 216 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Capt. George L. Goodale, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. Knight & Wall Co. 2 rolls galvanized wire 6 galvanized-wire staples. $9.00 .30 $9.30 Used in connection with barracks | Specific use not more definitely stated. and quarters, Columbia, Habana. 2,880 hat hooks 30.00 .do Do. 6 barrels lime. 3.00 .do Do. 240 pairs strap hinges. 52.50 .do Do. 4 galvanized ventilators. 3 gallons Japan dryer 3 kegs wire nails 45 rolls tarred paper. 20 pounds tin washers. 72.00 .do Do. 4.20 do Do. • · 11.40 .do Do. $60.75 4.00 64.75 .do Do. 6 rim knob locks 3.60 .do Do. 7,000 feet linen hose. 14 brass nozzles. $1,890.00 59.50 1,949.50 .do Do. 12 hose carts. 1,080.00 .do Do. 4,000 feet linen hose 1,080.00 .do Do. 3,000 feet linen hose. 810.00 .do Do. 8 gate valves $106.40 8 flange unions 8.40 114.80 Do. 14 globe valves 70.00 28 nipples 3.92 73.92 do Do. 12 pairs glazed shutters 66.00 4 doors 23.00 89.00 do Do. 20 sheets zine. 27.00 ..do Do. 2 rolls barbed wire $9.00 6 pounds barbed-wire staples. .30 9.30 .do Do. 5 doors 14.65 4 door shutters 9.40 4 door panels.. 14.00 3 pairs sash 7.05 13 pairs blinds. 20.14 65.24 ...do Do. 100 pounds putty 7.00 .do Do. 22 glasses. 3.96 .do Do. G. Gardner 6 flush chains $1.50 13 pounds plugs 2.60 23 pounds hubs.. 1.84 41 pounds bends. 3.28 1 brass ferrule .70 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 217 13 pounds lead pipe 1.56 229 pounds galvanized lead pipe 18.32 29.80 .do Do. 15 pounds Y 1.20 9 pounds double hub .72 8 pounds brass ferule .70 2.62 do Do. 324 pounds galvanized pipe 24.30 3 pounds bends. .24 1 double-compression faucet 3.50 28.04 ..do Do 198 pounds cast-iron pipe. 7.92 36 compression bibs 45.00 18 pounds lead pipe 1.44 17 pounds Y's... 1.36 55.72 ...do R. McWilliams A. W. Putnam 72 paint brushes.. 75.60 .do 1 bottle india ink $0.40 1 roll blue print paper. 2.25 2.65 do Vinda de A. del Rio & Co 32,642 feet lumber 938.76 ..do 6,900 feet lumber 17,018 feet lumber 186.30 .do 337.17 ..do Total 9, 968. 40 Apr. $0.30 40.25 1.55 100 envelopes.. 1.50 200 blank forms 24 sheets blotting paper 1.55; [Personal property purchased by Maj. W. C. Gorgas, surgeon, United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Solano & Co M. Ruiz & Co 1 notebook 3,900 blank forms. 2 blank books • $42.10 Used in the office of the sanitary de- partment, Habana, Cuba. · 2.00 200 envelopes... 144 rubber bands 1.30 3.00 6 red pencils.. 2 pyramidal pins 144 Falcon pens 36 lead pencils. 6 blue pencils · .50 1.10 1.80 .75 .75 288 paper fasteners .80 3 rubber erasers 1.05 1 stamp box .75 1 ream typewriting paper 3.50 218 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Maj. W. C. Gorgas, surgeon. United States Army, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. M. Ruiz & Co 1 ream typewriting paper, long size. $3.00 24 pads paper 4.80 1 index book 2.00 Nueva Fabrica de Hielo.... The Journal Printing Co C. Torre & Co 10 penholders. .80 $30.95 Used in the office of the sanitary de- partment, Habana, Cuba. 538 pounds ice 387 pounds ice 2,000 envelopes 2.42 .do 1.74 ..do $13.00 2,000 blank forms. 17.00 30.00 do 1 chamois 1.25 1 root brush 35 1 sponge .35 1 can grease .75 1 can bitumen .75 36 yards hose 21.60 12 sponges 4.00 12 brooms. 6.00 12 whale brushes 9.00 3 yards rope .75 1 horse clippers. 2.25 1 horse shears .75 24 whale brushes 18.00 1 broom .50 1 plume brush 2.00 1 sponge .40 1 demijohn grease. 7.00 12 millet brooms.. 6.00 12 whale brushes 9.00 12 millet brooms. 5.50 12 whale brushes 9.00 2 horse bridles. 8.00 12 millet brooms. 5.50 12 whale brushes 9.00 127.70 P. Blakiston's Sons & Co. Stockwell, Pearcy & Co. Harris Bros. & Co. 2 medicine books 11.50 1 set harness. 27.50 1 carbon paper. $5.00 1 Remington typewriter ribbon 2 Remington typewriter ribbons 1.00 2.00 8.00 M. Van R. French 1 carriage. 225.00 .do For use of the office library of the sanitary department. For horse at the sanitary department at Habana. Used in the office of the sanitary de- partment at Habana. For use of the sanitary department at Habana. Date. Apr. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 219 Manuel J. Martinez.. 1 autoclave Manuel Estevez • 20 barrels lime. Total 124.75 Used for disinfection services in the sanitary department. 14.00 For use of the sanitary department at Habana. 645.66 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Samuel D. Rockenbach, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Manzanilla, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 5 Liberty Machine Co. 1 Gordon press, 8 by 12. Rural guard and administration Used for lighting military posts at Manzanilla. Public works. Sanitation. Rural guard and administration Delivered to Rapaela Ramirez for support of her invalid son, wounded accidentally by a United States soldier. Used at headquarters office, Manza- nillo. Barracks and quarters Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Item not further described. Specific use not more definitely stated. 1 assortment job ink. $165.00 8.00 2 cans glue. 1.00 1 benzine brush .40 1 can benzine 75 1 raw-hide tipped mallet. 75 2 composition rollers. 4.60 12 composition rules 1.50 1 pocket bodkin. .50 25 pounds No. 3 roman type 11.50 25 pounds leads and slugs. 5.50 7 Belisario Ramirez 19 Luis F. Milanes. 23 26 283 30 Charles Hoass The Odorless Excavating Co. Harry C. Miller. J. Muniz & Co 6 cans mineral oil 1 barrel cement 8 handcarts. 10 barrels 6 rubber stamps Groceries $199.50 10.80 12.70 224.00 60.00 ....do 1.70 10.00 Beattie & Co. Carlos Mesa Miguel Muniz 300 pounds ice.. 20 barrels lime. 3.75 8.00 10 pounds plaster paris $0.40 bottle turpentine .10 8 pounds white zinc paint. 1.60 4 pounds white lead paint. .60 3 cans mineral tar. 4.50 2 gallons tar. .60 1 bottle linseed oil. .20 J. R. Solis & Co. Salustrano Gonzalez. 29 assorted screws 4,634 feet lumber 1 liter ink 7.72 15.72 174. 17 Public works. Do. .do Do. $1.20 .do Do. 1 box pens. .60 do Do. 1 ream paper 3.20 do Do. • 220 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Samuel D. Rockenbach, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Manzanillo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 30 Salustrano Gonzalez. 8 sheets blotting paper $0.80 Public works Specific use not more definitely stated. 200 envelopes. 1.00 do Do. 4 penholders. .15 do Do. 1 duster.... 1.15 .do Do. 1 ruler .50 2 blank books 1.40 Rural guard and administration. .do Do. Do. $10.00 Total 730.34 [Personal property purchased by Capt. William H. Hay, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, captain of the port, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 20 Manuel Albuerne 1 inkstand. $1.25 1 waste basket. .80 1 rubber rule .50 $2.55 1,100 blank forms. 3 copy books Used in office of captain of the port. 4.00 6.20 10.20 .do Total 12.75 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 3 Jerry J. Warren 3|| 500 tubes vaccine virus. $25.00 For use at the Cuban hospital at Specific use not more definitely stated. Ciego de Avila. 4 | Delgada & Perez. 211 pounds nails. $18.99 10 pounds glue.. 1.50 3 buckets. 3.60 4 pounds Maguey rope. .85 4 skeins strings. 1.20 7 brooms .70 9 pieces rope. .90 2 whitewash brushes. 60 28.34 Sanitation, Do. 10 .do 6 brooms. .40 Used for sweeping streets at Ciego de Do. Avila, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 221 Quantity not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 18 | Jerry J. Warren 1,500 tubes vaccine virus. 75.00 For the Cuban hospital at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Do. 19 Esteban Saltor. 60 sacks lime.. $36.00 2 kilns lime 200.00 21 Bueno & Cabrera. 24 William Wood & Co. Manhattan Supply Co. 75 brick 400 palm leaves. 11 pounds nails. 1 medical book. 2 water coolers.. 120.00 356.00 For use in constructing bridge at Ciego de Avila, Cuba. Do. 8.00 .88 8.88 Barracks and quarters. 7.00 Charities and hospitals. Do. Do. 10 meters wire cloth. $7.50 6.50 2 wash boilers.. 3.00 17.00 do Do. George Tiemann & Co. 1 U.S. A. operating field case 125.00 1 U. S. A. medical pocket case 15.00 1 Savage tube.. 1.30 1 Paquelin's cautery. 18.50 159.80 do Do. Schieffelin & Co. 500 grains tannic acid. 1.30 72 bottles extract.. 48.00 · 1 mortar, 1 pestle .25 1 mortar, 1 pestle. .50 2 spatulas .50 4 reams wrapping paper. 9.80 1 set apothecary's weights. 1.50 3 sponges.. 3.00 64.85 .do Do. • 28 M. Ribacoba. Vicente Perez 267 horse loads palm leaves 53.40 do Do. 1 curtain $1.87 1 index book .60 2.47 Public works, charities, and hospitals Do. 1 lock .40 .do Do. 2 pairs hinges .50 .do Do. 48 iron screws .15 .do Do. 42 yards metal screen 3.25 do Do. 1 package paper fasteners. 25 .do Do. 2 pounds glue .40 do Do. 4 pounds tacks .32 .do 3 packages tacks. 24 do Do. Do. ► Sandpaper.. .10 do 6 pounds glue 1.20 do 3 pickaxes. 3.00 do 4 shovels 3.20 .do Do. 20 pounds linseed oil. 2.80 .do Do. 1 can white zinc paint. 1.75 .do Do. 1 padlock. .85 do Do. 50 pounds No. 19 wire. 15 pounds wire nails 1 file. 1.13 .do Do. 1.35 do Do. · . 25 .do Do. 222 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Apr. 28 | Vicente Perez $0.05 15 pounds nails. 1 auger 2 padlocks [Personal property purchased by Capt. Joseph A. Gaston, Eighth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Ciego de Avila, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Plaster of paris Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. Public works, charities, and hospitals Quantity not stated. 1.60 .do Specific use not more definitely stated. 80 .do 30 .do Sandpaper .10 .do 2 panes glass .90 .do 6 pounds nails. .48 do Do. Do. Quantity not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. 3 pairs hinges .60 do Do. 11 pounds wire nails .88 .do Do. bottle linseed oil .15 do Do. 25 iron bolts.. 6.25 do Do. 144 small screws. .30 do Do. 1 padlock. .15 do Do. 32 pairs hinges .90 do Do. 62 pounds nails. 1.32 do Do. 3 pickaxes. 3.00 .do Do. 33 pounds nails. 2.64 do Do. pound glue .10 do Do. bottle linseed oil .15 do 1 file. .25 do Screws .05 do pound hemp string .20 do Do. Do. Quantity not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. $42.31 M. Rilacola. 2 sacks lime 1.00 2 crowbars. 5.00 1 barrel. 50 12 pencils 80 1 bottle ink. 40 24 pick handles. 6.00 1 broom 40 1 pick 1.00 30 Irrado & Bro Alejandro Sures Balbin 4,098 feet lumber 15. 10 204.90 Barracks and quarters ...do... Do. Do. 200 pounds nails.. 30 pairs hinges $20.80 3.00 23.80 do Do. 2 augers 2.60 15 barrels cement 108.75 14 yards metallic screen 1.50 2 shovels 1.60 2 picks 2.00 1 keg nails 8.00 1 pump. 25.00 Staples .20 611 pounds nails 10.12 PERSONAL PROPERTY: 223 Apr. 12 2 sponges. .15 2 pounds hemp string. .70 160.62 do 1,244.87 Specific use not more definitely stated; quantity staples not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. [Personal property purchased by Capt. O. M. Lissak, Ordnance Department, U. S. A., disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Manuel Vila. Total 4 pounds brass 4 iron clamps $1.49 3.60 $5.09 Miscellaneous 100 pounds turpentine 11.00 100 pounds linseed oil. 10.00 6 cans white lead paint 12.00 33.00 Less 9 per cent. discount 2.97 30.03 Barracks and quarters and miscel- laneous. Matthew B. Brown. 1 bottle clock oil .30 1 bundle lumber. .30 .60 ..do Do. Rodriguez & Bros.. Francisco Barcelo C. Torre & Co. 1 pane glass 1.82 Barracks and quarters Do. 500 feet lumber 14.56 .do Do. 1 stock and 1 set of dies $7.00 1 pipe cutter. 4.00 6 enameled cans. 1.50 6 hinges .48 2 locks. .50 2 kegs nails. 8.00 21.48 Less 9 per cent discount. 1.93 19.55 do Do. Marina Sierra & Co 2 packages tacks. .20 16 varas canvas. 12.25 12.45 Less 9 per cent discount. 1.12 11.33 Barracks and quarters and miscella- Do. neous. Knight & Wall Co 1,800 feet wire netting. 16.20 117 pounds round iron.. 4.39 100 feet cotton hose.. 11.00 5 pounds galvanized wire staples.. 50 feet Eureka hose. 50 5.50 37.59 .....do Do. Total 120.57 224 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by W. C. Hyatt, mayor, disbursing officer at Guanabacoa, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Remarks. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. 6 Ramon Sabadi 560 rations, food; 500 rations, bread. $112.00 Jose Elejio Mosguera. For use in the jail at Guanabacoa, Cuba. 13 electric wire, office $6.60 30 wedges 2.70 80 nails .90 400 pounds electric wire. 25.00 3 electric bells. 3.00 8 electric push buttons 1.60 7 "Gonda" batteries 10.50 M. Alvarez 2 pieces linen cloth 50.30 Used in the city hall at Guanabacoa. 10.00 144 handkerchiefs. 6.60 2 cotton blankets. .60 Spanish gold 17.20 Reduced to U. S. currency 15. 78 Francisco Arronte.. 72 clothes pins. For use in the orphans' asylum at Guanabacoa. $0.50 3 cans polish. .35 pound white grick. 15 6 pounds cement 25 5 packages wire nails .50 1 floor brush 1.75 7 scrub brushes 3.05 1 can white zinc paint. 2:00 2 bottles turpentine 50 2 paint brushes 85 1 sack lime 25 1 can opener. 40 1 alcohol lamp 1.00 1 faucet. .20 3 muriatic acid 1.50 26 hooks. 2.60 27 screws 1 hinge • 4 padlocks. 6 knockers. 2 pounds putty .25 25 4. 25 45 40 4 pounds nails. .30 60 feet lumber. 6.00 5 ring bolts. .40 3 pounds galvanized nails. 30 28.45 For use in the orphan asylum and sweepers' school at Guanabacoa, Cuba. Date. Apr. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 225 Martinez & Bro 1 shuttle.. 1.27 3 needles .08 1 Vibratoria" sewing machine. 28.00 Spanish gold 29.35 Reduced to U.S currency 26.92 For use in the orphans' asylum, Manuel Gonzalez Coal $12.00 Guanabacoa, Cuba. For use in the sweepers' school, Quantity purchased not specified. Guanabacoa, Cuba. Tomatoes. 3.00 ..do Do. 450 pounds sweet potatoes. 7.00 .do 56 pounds codfish 4.00 .do 54 pounds rice. 3.00 .do 361 pounds potatoes 8.00 do 6 bottles olive oil .72 .do • 6 bottles vinegar .50 .do Soap... .60 .do 1 strainer, 1 pitcher 60 do • Garlic, onions, red pepper. .25 .do 30 Jose Ruiz. Bread Total 39.67 45. 41 318.53 do Do. Do Do. 11189-Y Y—15 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John T. Ryan, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, during the month of April, 1900.] 150 pounds rice Specific use not more definitely stated. Apr. 2 Ysaac Rodriguez 3 Florentino Gomez. T. E. Stockle 100 pounds sweet potatoes. $4.87 .72 Rural guard and administration Subsistence for laborers on telegraph line in and around Puerto Principe. 150 pounds bacon.. 25 pounds onions $11.44 .73 150 pounds flour. 3.12 100 pounds hard bread 5.50 5 pounds baking powder 1.75 100 pounds Irish potatoes 2.61 60 pounds coffee. 7.20 50 pounds sugar 1.95 5 pounds salt.. .04 1 pound black pepper .17 48 cans tomatoes 3.12 24 cans corned beef 3.81 41.44 25 Cayetrano Socarras.. Total 345 pounds ice. 2.76 ..do Used in telegraph office at Puerto Principe. 49.79 226 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Loyd S. McCormick, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Quemados de Marianao, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 4 Pedro A. Estanillo 200 feet lumber. Amounts. Disposition and use. $30.00 Headquarters Department of the Specific use not more definitely stated. Provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio, Quemados de Marianao, Cuba. .do Public works .do Do. Do. 9.65 $24.00 5.30 29.30 399.35 $210.00 11.40 7.50 8 Callejas & Brother. Villar & Casais 12 Widow of Andres del Rio & Co. 16 Joseph Woodrow. 19 Knight & Wall Co. 2,500 pounds lime. 6 bands wire nails. 8 locks.. 14,791 feet lumber 2 barrels Portland cement. 14 pairs doors and 4 door frames.. 3 pairs doors and 3 door frames... G. Gardner Planiol & Cagiga 24 30 Callejas & Brother Manuel Vila. Knight & Wall Co .do 2 electric buggy springs 228.90 Headquarters Department of the Provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio, Quemados de Marianao, Cuba. 300 pounds wire nails. 36.54 150 machine bolts 10.13 1 whip socket. .60 47.27 Public works Do. 2 pairs bridle blinds. 3.00 2 harness rings .50 3.50 Rural guard and administration Do. 7 panes glass. 3.00 1 sash tool. .25 3.25 Headquarters Department of the Provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio, Quemados de Marianao, Cuba. Do. 20 cases gasoline.. · 900 feet lumber 2,000 pounds lime 1 water cooler 492 feet iron pipe. 10 unions 25 elbows. 15 collars • 70.00 ..do Do. 37.00 ..do Do. 8.00 12.00 Public works. Do. Headquarters Department of the Provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio, Quemados de Marianao, Cuba. Do. $61.97 1.78 2.86 .90 67.51 Department of sanitation. Do. 2 horse brushes. .40 3 sheets zinc.. 3.75 4. 15 do Do. 5 pounds green paint.. 1.00 24 harness buckles 2.30 3.30 Rural guard and administration Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 227 200 banisters and 65 feet molding. 1 door 34.00 3.75 6 sashes 7.20 44.95 Headquarters Department of the Provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio, Quemados de Marianao, Cuba. Do. 998. 13 [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of the office of the treasurer of the island of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Total Apr. 4 Harris Bros. & Co. 18 rubber erasers 84 pencils.. $1.10 5.25 6 baskets 4.50 6 steel erasers 3.60 18 penholders. 2.50 4 pairs shears. 4.00 24 boxes rubber bands. 10.00 $30.95 Office of the treasurer of the island of Cuba at Habana, Cuba. Prieto & Co.. 7 M. Pulido 10 G. Gonzalez 2 fireproof safe locks 46,040 blank forms... 4,500 envelopes.. Ice 550.00 ..do $676.50 25.00 701.50 ..do 4.65 ..do 16 Aniceto Elejalde 2 office desks $67.00 1 revolving chair. 13.00 2 office tables. 36.00 4 chairs. 12.00 1 revolving stool 4.50 132.50 Discount 7.62 124.88 .do 17 G. Fernandez. 12 cakes soap. 2.40 Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Maj. Eugene F. Ladd, quar- termaster, U. S. Vols., and treasurer for the island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba. Do. Do. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Maj. Eugene F. Ladd, quar- termaster U. S. Vols., and treasurer for the island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba. Quantity not specified. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of Maj. Eugene F. Ladd, quar- termaster U. S. Vols., and treasurer for the island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba. Do. 228 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, on account of the office of the treasurer of the island of Cuba, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 17 M. Pulido 2 rubber stamps 12,300 blank forms 2 blank books $2.25 106.50 38.00 Amounts. Disposition and use. $146.75 Office of the treasurer of the island of Used and disposed of under the direc- Cuba, at Habana, Cuba. tion of Maj. Eugene F. Ladd, quar- termaster, U. S. Vols., and treasurer for the island of Cuba, Habana, Cuba. Do. Labo Labor included in amount of bill. 19 International Cable Direc- 1 "Western Union" telegraphic code. tory Co. 15.00 .do 21 27 225 Ildefonso Bollada 1 iron door 38.00 .do 24 Alejo Leyra 1 awning 25.00 do • • Manuel Johnson 72 rolls toilet paper. 6.48 .do Total 1,645. 61 1 $40.00 37.50 3.00 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 1 typewriter desk. Apr. 30 Harris Bros. & Co. 1 typewriter desk. 3 typewriter ribbons. $80.50 Manuel Montero Postage stamps. For use in the office of the secretary Disposed of of finance of Habana. of by Leopoldo Carico, 10.00 .do Benito Alvarez & Co 1 package wicks.. $0.40 8 liters muriatic acid 2.40 secretary. Disposed of by Leopoldo Carico, secretary. Quantity purchased not stated. 2 sponges .80 2 pounds disinfecting creoline. 1.00 8 pounds soap .71 2 gallons oil 2.00 3 pounds cotton waste .60 1 box metal polish. .15 6 sheets sandpaper .15 6 iron knockers. 1 lock.... 1 water tub 1 metal bolt 1 knocker. 1 vara iron chain .75 60 35 15 .30 · 15 10. 51 .do Disposed of by Leopoldo Carico, secretary. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 229 Emilo Ynfante 4 patent joints. 5.00 1 patent joint.. 1.50 4 screens. 1.25 2 rubber joints 1.00 2 ½-inch screws .80 4 fireproof bricks 2 liters turpentine. • Celestino Suarez. P. Fernandez 1 galvanized-iron elbow 1 packing.. 1 package amianth cord. Ice 100 writing paper. 2.50 · 50 20 50 .80 M. Rich. J. Borbolla. Morris Heyman Bros. & Co.. 1 flag C. F. W. Neely Nicolas Sanchez S. T. Solloso. do Do. Disposed of by Leopoldo Carico, sec- Quantity purchased not retary. stated. 14.05 8.00 .do Disposed of by Leopoldo Carico, secre- tary. 100 envelopes.. 8 tekut $18.00 .40 1.00 19.40 .do 1,000 envelopes 1 desk 6.25 .do 24.00 do 15.00 .do 1,000 envelopes 6.25 .do 2 leather chairs. 4.50 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. 6 reams paper $26.00 1 box envelopes 2.70 1,800 blank forms. 15.15 14 bottles ink. 13.75 6 spools thread 1.20 12 penholders 1.60 39 pencils. 2.10 7 erasers 4 boxes pens. 4.40 2.80 2 rulers 3.00 300 envelopes. 5.70 9 notebooks.. 7.30 16 bottles mucilage 6.80 14 boxes thumb tacks 5.70 ream writing paper. 1.25 2 rubber erasers ● .40 3 rolls paper.. .75 1 fancy inkstand 5.30 1 basket 1.25 12 sheets blotting paper 1.00 1,500 sheets typewriting paper. 9.00 1 index book .90 12 portfolios 8.80 1 copy book 2.00 6 dusters.. 2.70 Spanish gold 131.55 Reduced to U. S. currency 11.96 119.59 .do Do. 230 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the office of the secretary Disposed of by Leopoldo Carico, secre- of finance of Habana. tary. Used in the vaccination headquar- Disposed of by Luis M. Cowly, direc- ters at Habana. tor. Disposed of by Luis M. Cowly, direc- tor. Quantity ice, postage stamps, and soap purchased not stated. Disposed of by Luis M. Cowly, direc- tor. Quantity flour purchased not stated. For use in the office of the general Disposed of by Vidal Morales, chief of archives, Habana. the archives. Articles. Ramon Martinez 700 blank forms $21.00 2 boxes writing paper 8.00 400 envelopes... 2.00 $31.00 Widow of Jose Saura & Son 300 vaccine tubes. 6.00 6 bottles hydrochloric acid. 1.20 6 bottles alcohol. 1.20 1 bottle phenic acid. .50 1 bottle nitric acid .30 9.20 Jose Suarez. 1 sponge. 1 brush Ice 9.00 Postage stamps. 4.30 .70 50 Soap. .26 14.76 .do S. Rogue. 120 rations corn fodder. 7.50 9 bales hay 9.00 5 bales coarse hay 4.00 400 pounds bran.. 5.32 Flour. 2.18 28.00 Rodriguez & Reymunde 6 chairs. 12.00 4 rocking chairs. 18.00 1 washstand 20.00 50.00 P. Fernandez & Co 2 yards cloth 1.40 20 sheets drawing paper. 4.60 1 reams paper 8.25 1 box pens.. .55 1 spool thread .20 6 sheets blotting paper 50 2 boxes fasteners 70 · 3 papers pins .60 1 book 3.00 1 piece ferro-prussiate paper 3.00 15.00 Used in the office of the provincial board of agriculture, industry, and commerce, at Pinar del Rio. Disposed of by Baldomero Richardo, subsecretary. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 231 1 copy book 1 gilt frame. 1 penknife. 500 blank forms 1.75 2.00 3.00 4.00 18.55 Used in the office of the secretary of agriculture, industry, and com- merce, at Habana. Do. F. A. Betancourt 1 oil can. .25 2 reams typewriter paper. 1.45 1 typewriter ribbon .80 2,000 paper fasteners; 2 paper fas- tener punches. 3.00 5.50 .do R. Portuondo. Ice 3.30 .do 2 blankets. Do. Disposed of by Baldomero Richardo, subsecretary. Quantity purchased not stated. .92 1 can metal polish .15 5 bottles acid 1.20 3 panes glass -2.00 7.57 ....do Jose Rosello 165 pounds steel plate 20.25 Disposed of by Baldomero Richardo, Labor included in Used in the School of Arts and Sci- Disposed of by Fernando Aguado, ence at Habana. subsecretary. amount of bill. Francisco Bastauechea.. Widow of Ruiz de Gamiz. 1 donkey 31.50 .do director. Do. 6 tons coal (Spanish gold). $39.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 3.54 35.46 do Do. Manuel T. Cibian. 10 boxes mathematical instruments. 15.75 2 pounds paper....... 4.25 8 boxes drawing instruments 12.80 32.80 .do Do. Jose Lopez 130 block paper. 25.30 3 bottles mucilage. 1.30 36 pencils. 1.77 3 sheets yellow pasteboard .25 1 sheet blotting paper .08 2 boxes chalk .80 1 copy book 3.00 50 blank forms 1.68 Spanish gold 34.18 Reduced to U. S. currency. 3.40 30.78 Do. Pores & Co. 1 carload lard 2.70 carload lime.. 3.60 1 barrel cement 3.90 10. 20 do Do. Jose Pereira & Morales 1 duster 2.34 Tapes.. .69 Postage stamps. 1.56 232 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Apr 30 Jose Pereira & Morales Articles. 16 yards frames. 3 baskets 1 earthen jug. Cloth Paper 24 sponges Soap. Starch 12 boxes chalk Widow of Zapata & Son Amounts. $1.84 Used in the School of Arts and Sci- ence at Habana. 2.46 .30 1.65 2.30 1.58 1.34 .11 3.00 $19.17 .do 252 pounds steel, plates.. 22.92 15 gallons oil 15.00 28 pounds iron, plates 1.12 36 cuspidors 15.00 3 lamp chimneys 1.75 3 cans white paint. 6.00 35 pounds linseed oil 3.50 74 pounds turpentine. 7.40 10 kilos cotton waste 2.80 2 pounds blue paint .80 20 packets tacks 1.60 2 packets emery. 1.40 4 screws .20 5 packets screws.. 2.85 1 kilo black lead .50 10 pounds manila paper 1.00 2 packets tacks .16 54 pounds zinc plate. 5.40 10 gallons kerosene oil 4.00 24 triangular files 3.00 11 angle irons .60 1 tangle .05 1 metal joint. 1.75 24 metal tubes. 1.68 1 nipple .05 12 bottles gilt powder 2.75 12 bottles gilt paint. 1.25 6 cans enamel paint. .87 5 pounds emery .50 1 bottle varnish .50 1 steel frame. .70 1 pair scissors. 4 saw blades. 1.25 .50 Disposed of by Fernando Aguado, di- rector. Quantity of tape, postage stamps, cloth, paper, soap, and starch not stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 233 144 sheets sandpaper Spanish gold 1.80 110.65 99.59 .do Dr. Garrido. Reduced to U. S. currency 3,300 grams citric acid 3,300 grams citric acid 6,600 grams sulphuric acid 1 demijohn distilled water. 10 kilos carbonate potash. 2 pounds carburide lime $0.56 .56 1.20 .55 3. 15 .40 1 pound bichloric mercury. 2 crystallized nitrate silver. .15 1.40 12 pounds caustic potash 3.00 12 pounds caustic soda 3.05 4 pounds caustic potash. 1.10 2 pounds green aniline. .35 2 pounds yellow aniline. .35 4 pounds black aniline. .50 4 pounds violet aniline 50 2 grams chloride gold 1.20 10 pounds glass tubes 4.20 6 pounds chlorate potash. 1.25 2 enamel capsules, 50 grams .75 4 enamel capsules, 150 grams. 1.70 2 enamel capsules, 500 grams. 1.70 6 enamel capsules, 10 grams. 1.80 4 glass capsules, 30 grams 1.00 2 glass capsules, 500 grams 1.20 4 glass capsules, 190 grams 1 hair sieve.. 5 glass funnels 4 mortars. 1.30 1.10 .85 3.70 2 crystal measures, 30 grams 1.10 · 2 crystal measures, 120 grams 1.70 1 glass cutter .80 2 crystal measures, 375 grams. 2.50 200 blank forms .70 1 pound alum .50 2 pounds glycerin .80 1 pound carmine .15 2 pounds cinnabio gum 1.10 2 pounds iodoform .80 1 pound nitrate soda .35 pound citric acid .35 2 pounds boric acid 30 2 pounds sulphate potash .90 20 pounds nut galls.. 6.00 2 pounds sulphate soda. .10 3 bottles benzine 50 1 bottle sulphuric acid .70 800 bottle corks.. 2.42 Disposed of by Fernando Aguado Rico, director. 234 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Dr. Garrido. Articles. Amounts. 8 varas rubber tube $3.30 4 glass pestles.. 1.70 1 pound carbonate lime .50 8 pounds prepared chalk. 50 2 pounds paraffin. 45 1 pound starch .12 1 bitumen ..... .45 1 pound gum arabic .50 1 pound gum tragacanth 55 1 pound shellac gum 50 1 pound oxide ammonia 05 4 pounds powdered pumice stone .65 1 sandaric gum. 45 1 tincture paper .45 100 blank forms .35 6 white bottles 5.45 1 pound sulphuride carbon 50 3 spatula .85 2 spoons .10 10 pounds chloride ammonia. 2.10 1 pound sulphur .16 25 pounds sulphate iron. 1.00 6 pounds nitric acid. 3.00 6 pounds sulphuric acid. 3.00 2 pounds borate soda.. .25 6 pounds paper, assorted colors. .30 4 pounds pumice stone 45 6 capsules of 500 grams 3.00 6 capsules of 250 grams 2.50 12 capsules of 125 grams 3.25 6 capsules of 60 grams 1.00 2 capsules of 1,000 grams 2.50 1 pound thread. .75 1 pound powdered emery .10 3 empty cans .60 4 filter paper 1.00 1 demijohn alcohol 2.50 subnitrate bismuth 1.00 7 empty cans 1.50 2 wooden spoons .10 11 precipitating glasses. 2.05 Spanish gold 109.87 Reduced to U. S. currency 9.99 $99.88 Used in the School of Arts and Sci- Disposed of by Farnando Aguado ence at Habana. Rico, director. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 235 Do. Do. Disposed of by Miguel Melero, di- rector. Do. Disposed of by Leopoldo Berriel, rec- tor. Do. Disposed of by Leopoldo Berriel, rec- tor; quantity postage stamps pur- chased not specified. N. Gelate & Co. 104 text-books, pesetos. 374.75 Discount 5 per cent 18.73 356.02 Reduced to Spanish silver 71.20 Exchange 15 per cent 10.68 Spanish gold 60.52 Reduced to U.S. currency 5.51 55.01 Ladislao Diaz & Bro. Inclan & Garcia Pedro Man Harris Bros. & Co. M. Ruiz & Co Antonio Garcia. 1 rubber eraser 1 box fasteners 2 boxes pens. 1 liter ink 5 reams paper 2 sponges. 1 broom 722 feet lumber 62.51 ..do ...do 44 varas cloth 6.00 Used in the painting and sculpture school at Habana. 1 pane glass 3.15 do 2 reams typewriter paper $4.75 24 sheets carbon paper. 1.20 300 envelopes. 2.15 .15 .35 8.60 Used in the office of the secretary of the university at Habana. 1.20 1.40 21.10 · 23.70 do .20 40 1 duster .10 1 mouse trap. 50 1 hemp 30 Postage stamps. 2.25 2 cuspidors 60 4.35 ..do Rambla & Bouza 4 blank books 6.00 240 blank forms 3.00 1 copy book 2.50 1 box pens. .70 3 sheets blotting paper .30 1 crystal inkstand 3.00 1 eraser. 1.25 1 index book .75 1 blank book 5.00 4 boxes rubber bands. 3.00 6 boxes fasteners 4.80 1 liter ink 1.25 1 rubber eraser .45 · 21 reams paper 1 duster 6 pencils. 12 portfolios 1 ruler 10.50 2.50 .50 6.00 1,50 236 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Rambla & Bouza R. H. McCrudder Felix de los Rios Articles. 2 spools thread $0.50 100 envelopes. 1.00 100 blank forms 3.00 1 quire manila paper 1.00 $58.50 Used in the office of the general treasury of finance at Habana. 3 penholders. 30 • 2 boxes pens.. 1.50 1 duster. 2.50 1 liter ink .90 3 boxes fasteners 2.25 1 ream paper 2.20 6 boxes fasteners 4.50 100 envelopes.. 1.00 1 eraser. 1.35 1 book, dictionary 16.50 17.00 .do Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Manuel J. Gonzales, public works at Habana. chief of the office. 1 ash box. $0.15 1 barrel.. .55 1 broom .55 3 cakes soap Ice .40 2.90 4.55 Disposed of by Manuel J. Gonzales, chief of the office; quantity of ice purchased not specified. Disposed of by Manuel J. Gonzales, chief of the office. Do. M. Ruiz & Co 1 tape measure 4. 25 6 packets water-closet paper. 1.00 2 boxes rubber .60 1,750 sheets typewriter paper. 7.00 1 inkstand. .60 100 envelopes.. .35 1 spool cord .15 13.95 .do C. Torre & Co J. Borbolla. 4 locks.. 1 packet cotton. 5.50 .75 6.25 1 letter box. 6.00 1 desk 15.00 2 chairs 2.80 23.80 .do Do. Harris Bros. & Co 2 boxes carbon paper. 10.00 3 typewriter ribbons. 3.00 Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 237 1 ream typewriter paper. 2 rubber erasers 2.30 .20 15.50 Used in the office of the supreme Disposed of by Federico Garcia Ramis, court, at Habana. secretary. Do. Fernandez & Ayarza Gumersindo Novva.. 10 hatracks 3 boxes metal polish. 13.20 .do $0.42 4 packets water-closet paper. 60- Soap .50 2 sponges .60 1 blanket .40 2.52 do M. Ruiz & Co. 24 cuspidors 23.50 12 baskets 15.60 1 box writing paper, 1 box envelopes 2.00 1 liter ink 1.20 1 inkstand. 1.15 2 sponge cups. 1.00 1 paper case 2.25 4 blotter.holders. 3.20 3 punches .60 14 boxes fasteners 6.00 2 bottles mucilage .80 3 rulers 2.10 1,000 blank forms. 7.50 6 pencils.. 75 67.65 .do J. Huguet. 1,150 blank forms. 19.25 .do Sets signs, notes 4.00 ..do 300 envelopes. 3.00 .do 3 pairs scissors. 3.00 do 8 sets signs, notes. 16.00 .do ream paper 2.00 .do 1 hand ladder 2.70 .do 49.95 Manuel Perez Vigueira…….. Ice .80 1 duster. 2.20 1 blanket 1 soap. 60 30 3.90 Manuel Johnson 9 rubber tubes 3.15 17 soap... 1.50 1 invaginatorium douche. 2.25 6.90 Disposed of by Federico Garcia Ramis, secretary. Quantity of soap pur- chased not specified. Disposed of by Federico Garcia Ramis, secretary. Disposed of by Federico Ramis, sec- retary. Disposed of by Federico Ramis, secre- tary. Quantity purchased not spec- ified. Disposed of by Federico Ramis, sec- retary. Do. Do. Do. Do. Used in the office of the dean of the faculty of law, Habana University. Disposed of by Jose M. Carbonell y Ruiz, dean. Quantity ice purchased not specified. Used in the office of the dean of fac- | Disposed of by Dr. R. Cowley, dean. ulty of medicine, Habana Univer- sity. 238 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Jose Ma Munoz. Amounts. Kerosene oil. $3.00 Olive oil. .10 Emery paper .10 4 pounds salt .20 1 lock. 50 1 padlock. 60 1 box crayons, colors .40 $4.90 Used in the office of the dean of fac- ulty of medicine, Habana Univer- sity. Disposed of by Dr. R. Cowley, dean. Quantity of kerosene and olive oil and emery paper purchased not specified. Francisco Xigues. 1,000 blank forms. 9.00 Spanish gold.. 9.00 Reduced to U. S. currency .82 8.18 Jose Ma Munoz. Kerosene oil. 3.00 Chalk. Ice. 0880 60 50 4.10 .do Ramon Pansant 12 panes glass.. 8.50 Spanish gold 8.50 Reduced to U. S. currency .78 7.72 .do Jose Fernandez Alonzo 1 table 13.00 1 platform 8.50 6 chairs 15.90 1 sofa Morris Heyman Bros. & Co. 1 flag Jose Lopez 37.10 74.50 ..do 7.50 .do 200 blank forms - $2.00 2 blotter holders. 1.20 1 ruler. .70 100 envelopes. 1 ink pad 40 1 copy book 80 1 blank book 80 Spanish gold 6.50 Reduced to U. S. currency 2.60 23988 88 60 3.90 Disposed of by Dr. R. Cowley, dean. Disposed of by Dr. R. Cowley, dean. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Dr. R. Cowley, dean. Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Dr. R. Cowley, dean. Do. Used in the office of the dean of the faculty of law, Habana University. Disposed of by Jose M. Carbonell y Ruiz, dean. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 239 Manuel Perez Vigueira. 2 locks Ice Soap 3.86 Disposed of by Jose M. Carbonell y Ruiz,dean. Quantity of ice and soap purchased not specified. Labor in- cluded in amount of bill. Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- justice at Habana. secretary. .80 .58 5.24 ..do Harris Bros. & Co. Jose Lopez 2 typewriter ribbons 2.00 2 register books $8.00 5 blocks, paper 1.00 Spanish gold 9.00 Reduced to U.S. currency 90 8.10 do W. D. Bourne Fargas Bro. & Co Marcos Salmon. 1 numbering stamp 14.00 1 bottle ink .50 14.50 .do 12 towels Ice 6.00 do $3.12 .do 1 hatrack. .20 .do Needles .10 do Twine, alcohol .50 do 1 pitcher .30 do Sealing wax .40 do 1 alcohol lamp .50 do Metal polish .15 do 1 chamois. 1.50 do Postage stamps. 1.81 do 8.58 M. Pulido 1 spool thread .20 3 bottles ink.. 2.90 6 boxes pens. 3.90 ream Nolia paper. 1.25 2,000 blank forms.. 13.50 10 sheets blotting paper 1.00 22.75 ....do Jose Huguet. 500 blank forms 2.00 Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- secretary. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- secretary. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- secretary. Quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, subsec- retary. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- secretary. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, subsec- retary. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- secretary. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, subsec- retary. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, sub- secretary. Quantity purchased not specified. Used in the office of the secretary of state and government at Habana. Disposed of by Alfredo Gayas, subsec- retary. Disposed of by Joaquin Lopez y Bar- reto. 240 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. Harris Bros. & Co. paper holder $3.00 2 reams typewriter paper 6.76 $9.76 Used in the office of the secretary of state and government at Habana. Disposed of by Joaquin Lopez y Bar- reto. W. D. Bourne 1 numbering machine. 16.00 5 bottles ink. 3.00 19.00 .do Fernando Carbrera. 3 locks. 3.00 .do Aniceto Rivas Ice $5.20 3 brooms 1.50 6.70 ..do W. A. Bourne M. Ruiz & Co 1 copy book 72 penholders 6 erasers.. 12 paper weights 1 numbering stamp 16.00 .do ❤ $1.50 Do. Disposed of by Joaquin Lopez y Bar- reto. Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Joaquin Lopez y Bar- reto. Quantity ice purchased not specified. Disposed of by Joaquin Lopez y Bar- reto. 3.70 3.60 6.00 2 reams paper 7.25 6 blotter holders. 4.80 2 boxes fasteners .90 2 boxes typewriter paper. 8.00 2 boxes carbon paper. 4.00 1 box pens. 1.00 48 pincushions 7.20 12 inkstands. 3.50 2 portfolios 2.00 36 sheets blotting paper 1.80 12 punches 1.50 2 penwipers 3.00 3 liters ink 3.00 50 sheets writing paper. 3.50 1,000 blank forms. 5.00 72 pencils... 2.70 1 box writing paper • .90 6 sticks sealing wax. .50 75.35 .do Do. Betancourt Bros. 3 "Star" presses. 3.75 3,000 fasteners 1.80 1 ream typewriter paper 1.95 1 desk 45.00 52.50 .do Do. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 241 Rambla & Bouza 1 blotter holder .75 1 bottle mucilage. .40 1.15 Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Esteban Borrero, sub- public instruction at Habana. Harris Bros. & Co. 2 typewriter ribbons.. 2.00 12 rubber erasers 1.40 3.40 ..do secretary. Do. Jose Lopez 1 blank book 4.25 300 envelopes. 1.25 12 spools thread 2.50. 2 reams writing paper. 6.75 14.75 do S. T. Sallozo Jose Martin. 9 blank books 9.00 .do 375 pounds ice. 3.00 .do 4 blank forms, 1 punch. 1.00 .do Do. Do. Do. Do. Morris Heymann Bro. Severino Pascual 1 flag 3.20 Used in the university building at Disposed of by Leopoldo Barriel Habana. rector. 1 lock $3.00 Spanish silver. 3.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 1.20 1.80 1 screen 10.00 do 2 French locks. 6.00 do 6 panes glass. 1.00 17.00 Manuel Novoa Brooms, sponges, blankets. 4.50 Acid, paper. 1.75 .do... Postage stamps. 2.50 do Chamois. .75 .do Ice 3.50 do 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 .do 18.00 Harris Bros. & Co Bolano & Cergueda. P. Fernando & Co 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 .do ..do Labor included in amount of bill. Disposed of by Leopoldo Barriel, rector. Disposed of by Leopoldo Barriel, rec- tor; laborincluded in amount of bill. Do. Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Carlos Caralle. Quan- finance of Habana. tity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Carlos Caralle. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Carlos Caralle. Do. Do. Disposed of by Carlos Caralle. Do. 5,000 blank forms.. $67.72 60 blank books. 218.50 286.22 do Do. 2 index books. .50 7 bottles ink. 4.00 3 quires writing paper 3.00 4 packages twine. 2.00 3 boxes rubber. 2.65 24 pencils. 2.35 1 box pens. 60 1 set eradicator. .70 6 bottles mucilage. 3.00 6 boxes fasteners. 2.40 2 blank books. 3.00 11189-Y Y—16 242 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. P. Fernando & Co 300 blank forms. $4.50 4 rulers. 2.00 2 reams writing paper. 7.75 25 sheets "Jesus" paper. 2.00 120 sheets "La Rue" paper 100 envelopes.. 2.25 Spanish gold 42.70 Reduced to U. S. currency 3.89 $38.81 J. Roboredo 2 cuspidors .80 Harris Bros. & Co.. 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 Jose Lopez.. 6 law books.. Used in the office of the secretary of finance of Habana. Used in the prosecuting office of the supreme court at Habana. .do Disposed of by Carlos Caralle. Disposed of by Carlos Revilla, fiscal. Ruiz & Bro 19. 66 .do 1 ball thread Do. Do. $0.20 1 set signs, notes. 3.50 2 penholders .80 1 paper case 2.75 1 "Jesus" portfolio 2.25 1 inkstand. 4.25 1 pen rack. .35 1 basket 2.25 1 blotter holder .60 1 sponge case .60 6 copy books. 2.10 3,200 blank forms. 22.50 25 thumb tacks. 1 paper needles. · 25 25 1 bottle ink. 40 1 index book 1 box pens. 6 pencils. 40 .65 35 2 spools thread . 60 24 portfolios 6.00 * Spanish gold 51.05 Reduced to U. S. currency 4.65 46.40 Emilio Luengas Do. 6, 900 pounds seed rice. 189.75 2,300 pounds sugar 70.78 800 pounds coffee. 129. 20 800 pounds onions. 16.00 1,128 pounds lard. 91.94 500 pounds chick-peas. 38.25 300 pounds bacon 27.75 Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 243 600 pounds black beans 13.92 400 pounds beans. 18.20 800 pounds codfish. 63.60 700 pounds salt.. 6.94 300 pounds corn 41.25 3,500 pounds potatoes 70.00 13 boxes vermicelli. 14.30 360 bottles P. P. beer. 40.20 432 cans condensed milk 43.20 948 cans condensed milk 98.75 8 strings garlic 3.60 75 pounds red pepper 6.75 · 25 pounds spices... 3.75 2 demijohns vinegar 2.60 2 demijohns alcohol. 5.00 3 cans olive oil 7.05 1,002. 78 Used in the insane asylum at Ferro.. Disposed of by Lucas Alvarez Series, Emiliano C. Ramos. Segundo Sampedro.. Jose Perpinan . 5,426 kilos fresh beef, 670 grams fresh beef.. 4,228 kilos bread, 720 grams bread. 1, 736.53 .do 338.29 do director. Do. Do. 72 cot covers.. $144.00 84 pillowcases 13.44 72 sheets.. 46.80 36 towels 6.48 24 shirts 14.00 Jose Perpinan Emilio Luengas 100 nuts, cloth 72 handkerchiefs 50 pillows.. 145.00 4.20 27.50 401.42 do Do. 132 pairs shoes. 134.00 do Do. 25 boxes kerosene oil. $71.25 54 lamp chimneys 5.40 144 boxes matches. .70 1 box benzine 2.60 79.95 ..do Dirube & Varela Diaz Alvarez & Co 15 tons Cumberland coal 97.50 .do Do. Do. 1 lock $1.50 1 brush .80 2 dusters. 4.00 6 cuspidors 2.75 2 buckets 1.00 3 brooms 2.50 12.55 Used in the office of the dean of sci- ence at Habana. Santos Rodriguez Valdes. Diaz Alvarez & Co. 12 towels, 24 yards cloth. piece rubber hose.. 10.00 ..do Disposed of by Manuel J. Canizar, dean. Do. $5.85 1 rake .90 1 trident. 2.50 1 spade .65 1 pair screws 1.25 11.15 .do Do. 244 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Used in the office of the dean of sci- Disposed of by Manuel J. Canizar, ence at Habana. dean. Do. Do. Do. Do. Used in the professional school at Disposed of by Bruno Garcia Ayllon, Habana. director. Rafael Menendez Benitez 2 compasses $15.00 1 skull. 12.00 15 pencils... 3.00 $30.00 .do Francisco Flores Castella- nos. 1 magnetic needle.. 1.00 1.goniometer 4.00 1 model lightning conductor. 2.00 1 cathetometer 12.55 1 Silberman apparatus 6.00 1 Descartes devil 3.00 1 baroscope. 2.00 1 Woltman winch. 2.00 1 platine 1 polariscope 2.00 6.00 40.55 .do Francisco Merrier. Pons & Co.. 1 load coco ... 1 flat wooden roof. 60.55 .do $2.50 load lime 2.00 2 barrels cement 8.50 50 pounds plaster of paris 1.20 1,524 square pavement stones 90.35 6 bags lime. 1.20 Juan Juli. Carlos Baez & Bro. 2 text-books 105.75 1.25 .do 21 panes glass Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency • $10.30 10.30 .94 9.36 Felipe Binelo 1 twine measure. 4.00 2 leather bags 4.00 1 tape measure 4.00 12.00 Juan Juli Gutierrez & Gutierrez Abelardo Morejon.. 24 books (dictionary) 111.46 ..do 2 books (topography) 13.75 .do 4 blank forms $0.72 1 sponge. 38 2 brooms 1 soap 90 .10 1 box chalk .50 2.60 Labor included in amount of bill. Used in the professional school at Disposed of by Bruno Garcia Ayllon, Habana. director. Do. Do. Do. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 245 Jose Lopez. 7 text-books (medicine). 26.10 1 bottle ink. .68 4 penholders .22 27.00 ..do Text-books (medicine) 39.60 Do. For use in the university library at Disposed of by Enrique Hernandez Habana. Cartaya, Bibliothecary. purchased not specified. Quantity Text-books (medicine) 39. 15 .do 9 text-books (medicine). $30.60 .do Text-books (medicine) 8.55. ..do 39. 15 18 text-books (medicine) 8 text-books (medicine). 41.40 L 32.40 73.80 .do 100 blank forms 1.75 1 copy book .75 2.50 do Do. Disposed of by Enrique Hernandez Cartaya, bibliothecary. Disposed of by Enrique Hernandez Cartaya, bibliothecary. purchased not specified. Quantity Disposed of by Enrique Hernendez Cartaya, bibliothecary Do. 100 blank forms 1.00 2 reams writing paper. 2.90 6 penholders .25 1 box pens. 45 1 bottle mucilage. 08 1 ruler. 70 1 inkstand. .50 2 blotter holders. 1.00 6.88 Luis Artiaga. Widow & Sons, Chao's. 4 text-books (law) 55,000 blank forms. 9.09 125.40 .do .do Bolano & Cergueda 3,000 pamphlets.. 6,000 blank forms. $398.00 42.00 440.00 For use of the secretary of finance Used in the office of the secretary of state and government at Habana. Do. Do. Disposed of by F. Figueredo, sub- secretary. Disposed of by Ramon Mantaloo. Cueto & Son 1 iron chain 2 shackles 4 iron wheels. 19.10 5.00 6.00 1 iron keg 8.50 1 iron hoop. 2.00 Leopoldo Soto.. Postage stamps.. Hipolito Laperte Postage stamps.. $2.50 Ice 2.40 E. Garcia Postage stamps. 40.60 Used in repair of buoys in Cardenas Harbor. 7.10 Used in the office of south district in- spector of light-houses. 4.90 Used in the office of the light-house commission at Habana. 9.04 Disposed of by E. N. Balbin, chief en- gineer. Disposed of by Guillermo Rivas, in- spector. Quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by E. N. Balbin, chief en- gineer. Quantity purchased not specified. Used in office of north district in- Disposed of by Leon Primelles, in- spector of light-houses. spector. Quantity purchased not specified. 246 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. Widow & Son, Chao's 45,000 blank forms.. 1 pantometer 200 envelopes. $1.20 [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Jose Menendez Ruiz & Co Amounts. Disposition and use. $102.60 Used in the office of the secretary of state and government at Habana. 50.00 For use of the general inspection of mines at Habana. Remarks. Disposed of by F. Figueredo, sub- secretary. Disposed of by F. de P. Portuondo, in- spector. 500 blank forms 5.50 1 copy press 15.90 1 copy cup.. .75 1 brush .50 1 copy book 1.50 6 sheets blotting paper .20 4 yards tracing cloth 3.50 1 box pens. 1.25 2 penholders .50 1 stapling machine 3.50 1 scale 1 copy book 5.30 1.00 Spanish gold 40.60 Reduced to U. S. currency. 3.70 36.90 Used in the office of the light-house commission at Habana. Harris Bros. & Co. Betancourt Bros. 30 empty cases. 24.00 .do Disposed of by E. N. Balbin, chief en- gineer. Do. 150 envelopes.. $0.70 2 reams writing paper. 9. 15 1 bottle mucilage. .10 9.95 .do Do. Frank A. Betancourt. 1 chamois . 25 1 copyholder 3.00 1 ream paper. 1.25 4.50 ..do Nicolas Quintana.. Harris Bros. & Co 1 stand 6.50 1 desk 4.00 10.50 .do Do. Do. 1 typewriting machine 112.00 2 paper holders. 6.00 2 desks 75.00 2 chairs. 16.00 209.00 Used in the office of the secretary of Disposed of by Esteban Borrero, sub- public instruction at Habana. secretary. 1 typewriting machine. 1 ream typewriting paper 1 copyholder · 112.00 2.50 3.00 117.50 For use in the office of finance at Disposed of by Ramon Montalvo. Pinar del Rio. Date. Apr. 30 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 247 Queen & Co 3 pair dividers.. 16.35 1 box pens.. 3.25 1 box pencils 3.25 1 drop bow 5.00 1 beam compass 15.25 1 proportional 15.00 5 drawing pens. 6.90 1 border pen……. 3.50 2 contour pens 4.50 1 protractor.. 30.00 1 planimeter 30.00 2 straightedges 11.00 6 white edge scales. 12.25 2 guards .40 4 triangles. 1.70 1 set curves. 11.70 100 tacks. .50 48 tacks. 1.40 2 tack lighters. 40 1 box tin 80 1 pound prussian blue paint. 30 pound yellow ocher paint.. .15 pound burnt sienna paint .15 pound gamboge paint.. 15 pound vermilion paint. .15 pound Chinese white paint .15 pound emerald green paint. .15 pound mentral tint paint. .15 pound sipia paint.. .25 2 cans carmine paint. 90 1 stick india ink 3.00 6 bottles W. P. ink 1.50 6 bottles general ink 1.50 4 bottles carmine ink 1.00 3 sets brushes... 7.95 1 saucer. 75 1 ink slab. 80 1 water glass 30 1 set templets. 1.30 18 erasers. 3.00 48 pens 3.00 2 boxes pens. 1.65 2 penholders 20 3 steel erasers 4.50 1 paper cutter .35 1 oilstone 1 pencil file. .75 25 1-erasing shield- ...25 2 centers. 20 60 pencils.. 6.25 1 blue-print frame. 22.75 1 zinc tray. 6.00 248 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 12 clips $0.25 .50 Date. [Personal property purchased by Ricardo Martinez, treasurer-general of finance, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Apr. 30 Queen & Co Articles. 2 bottles erasing fluid Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. 2 rolls tracing linen 17.40 12 sheets tracing paper 3 rolls drawing paper. 1 roll drawing paper. 2.00 • 6.00 3.00 50 pounds manila paper 5.00 1 roll drawing paper 15.00 2 quires drawing paper. 7.00 6 rolls drawing paper. 8.10 36 blank books 19.50 1 surveying aneroid. 50.00 1 sextant 5 tape measures 1 reading glass 130.00 21.00 1.50 Discount 529. 15 13.64 $515.51 For use in the office of the light- house commission at Habana. Disposed of by E. N. Balbin, chief engineer. 8, 329. 33 Total [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Mar. 7 Thomas F. Ryan, captain 600 pounds ice. and chief commissary, U.S. Vols. 6.200 pounds ice H. Hellinger. 1,550 pounds ice $3.00 Used in the office of the disbursing officer. Used in orphans' home, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena, act- ing assistant surgeon, U.S. A. Do. Do. Disposed of by First Lieut. R. L. Ham- ilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. 31.00 7.75 Used in St. Joseph's Home, Santiago de Cuba. 775 pounds ice 3.88 Used in Home of Sisters of Mary 2,150 pounds ice 10.75 Used in engineers' department, San- tiago de Cuba. 2,700 pounds ice 13.50 Used in department headquarters, Santiago de Cuba. 8 quilts $8.00 8 blankets 4.00 50 sheets. 25.00 25 pillowcases 5.00 50 towels 5.83 47.83 Used in yellow-fever hospital, Santi- Disposed of by Bat Smith, acting as- ago de Cuba. sistant surgeon, U. S. A. 550 yards English khaki cloth. 137.50 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 249 Elijio Ros & Co. 12 spools thread .80 144 needles .15 144 buttons .54 138.99 1 case milk 4.25 Used in the Home for Orphans of Disposed of by Dr. U. Dellundy. Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. 15 cans tomatoes 1.40 20 pounds salt pork. 1.70 10.pounds chick pease. .60 20 pounds onions · .55 1 can olive oil 2.25 3 pounds starch .16 10 pounds red beans. .55 11.46 35 pounds chick pease. 2.10 Used in the Siervas de Maria, Santi- | Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena, act- ago de Cuba. ing assistant surgeon, U. S. A. 40 pounds onions. 1.10 50 pounds salt pork. 4.25 2 cases tomatoes.. 4.50 1 can olive oil 2.25 50 pounds codfish 2.50 2 cases condensed milk 8.50 string garlick.. .35 25.55 2 cases condensed milk 8.50 1 string garlic.... Used in orphans' asylum for girls, Santiago de Cuba. Do. .35 1 case tomatoes. 2.25 36 pounds chick pease 2.16 30 pounds onions .83 9 pounds starch .50 50 pounds codfish 2.50 17.09 1 case condensed milk 4.25 1 string garlic Used in St. Joseph's Home, Santiago de Cuba. Do. .35 20 cans tomatoes 1.87 20 pounds salt pork. 1.70 12 pounds white beans .66 7 pounds onions .19 3 pounds starch .17 12 pounds red beans. .66 1 can olive oil 2.25 12.10 140 pounds beans. 7.70 140 pounds rice.... Used by encloistered nuns, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 3.50 25 pounds onions .75 80 pounds brown sugar. 2.80 1 box vermicelli. 1.40 5 cases condensed milk 22.50 1 can olive oil 2.25 10 pounds starch .60 15 pounds salt .13 41.63 Used in the Home for Orphans of Disposed of by Dr. M. Dellundy. Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. 250 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. From whom purchased. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. May 5 Antonio Veloso. 12 chairs. 1 medicine cabinet. Apr. 14 Jose G. Castellanos 1 case for medicines. 485 pounds fresh beef. 25 pounds fresh beef $12.00 2.00 $14.00 15.00 581 pounds fresh beef 87.15 A. L. Salazar & Bro 72.80 3.75 For smallpox detention hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Used in emergency hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Used in Home for Orphans of Cuban | Patriots. Used in yellow fever hospital, San- tiago de Cuba. Used in Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots. Disposed of by V. D. Castillo, director of civil hospital. Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena act- ing assistant surgeon. Disposed of by Dr. M. Dellundy. Disposed of by Bat Smith, acting as- sistant surgeon, U. S. A. Disposed of by Dr. M. Dellundy. 123 pounds coffee $18.76 430 pounds red beans. 23.65 475 pounds potatoes 10.38 430 pounds rice.. 17.20 95 pounds soap. 4.75 5 pounds cayenne pepper .63 28 packages candles 2.80 65 pounds lard.. 7.80 4 strings garlic. 1.40 75 pounds onions 2.40 25 pounds sugar 7.50 4 cases vermicelli. 5.00 15 cases condensed milk. 68.20 4 cans olive oil 9.00 35 pounds starch. 2.28 80 pounds salt .64 182.39 .do Do. 10 pounds coffee 1.52 4 packages candles .40 12 pounds bacon. 1.11 8 pounds beans .47 10 pounds red beans .56 45 pounds potatoes.. 1.03 6 pounds salt .10 16 pounds sugar .43 2 cans olive oil. 1.20 16 cans tomatoes 1.83 25 pounds lard. 3.00 12 20 pounds rice .70 12 pounds vermicelli 1.08 4 pounds soap .20 13.68 Used by civil employees at yellow fever hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by Bat Smith, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. A. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 251 6 Nestor Jiminez : 235 rations. 6 bottles milk 26 Ramon del Rio & Co. 75 pairs shoes. 10 Elwell Mercantile Co. 709 feet pine lumber. 7 Thomas F. Ryan, captain and commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. Vols. 345 feet pine lumber. 2,000 pounds flour. 400 pounds flour 1,230 pounds flour 200 pounds flour 570 rations. 1,384 pounds flour 9.60 Used in Home of Encloistered Nuns, Santiago de Cuba. 94.00 .90 94.90 Supplies for patients of Emergency | 76.60 22.68 Hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Used by inmates of Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. Used in erecting smallpox detention camp, Santiago de Cuba. 11.04 Repairs on Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. Used in Girl's Orphan Home, San- tiago de Cuba. 48.00 Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena, act- ing assistant surgeon, U. S. A. Disposed of by Dr. M. Dellundy. Disposed of by V. D. Castillo, director of civil hospital. Disposed of by Dr. M. Dellundy. Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena, act- ing assistant surgeon, U. S. A. Do. 29.52 Used in St. Joseph's Asylum, Santiago Do. de Cuba. 4.80 Used in Siervas de Maria, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 76.19 Supplies furnished to destitute. Do. 33.22 Supplies furnished to provincial jail, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 12 A. L. Salazar & Bro 94 pounds coffee. $14.33 266 pounds rice 7.34 4 pounds pepper .51 136 pounds red beans 7.48 64 pounds soap 3.20 96 pounds onions. 2.78 265 pounds potatoes 6.35 171 pounds sugar 5.13 3 strings garlic.. 1.05 10 packages candles 1.00 5 cases vermicelli 6.25 288 cans condensed milk 26.40 49 pounds starch. 3. 18 2 cans olive oil 4.50 44 pounds salt 168 cans tomatoes 35 15.75 3 cases tomatoes. 6.75 25 pounds lard. 3.00 70 pounds white beans 4.20 100 pounds bacon. 8.50 128 pounds codfish 7.04 135.59 ..do Do. 1 case condensed milk. 4.40 8 pounds salt .60 25 pounds sugar .75 15 pounds coffee. 2.29 6 packages candles 60 10 pounds soap 50 1 string garlic .35 100 pounds potatoes 2.00 252 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 12 A. L. Salazar & Bro. 1 case vermicelli $1.25 5 cans lard 3.00 $15.20 50 pounds coffee 7.63 Used in Home of Encloistered Nuns, Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena, acting Santiago de Cuba. assistant surgeon, U. S. A. 60 pounds soap 3.00 250 pounds potatoes 5.00 1 string garlic .35 6 cans lard. 3.60 40 pounds salt .32 1 case vermicelli 1.25 1 gross matches. .75 100 pounds sugar 3.00 2 cases milk 8.80 33.70 Used in orphan asylum for girls, San- tiago de Cuba. Do. 30 pounds salt 24 2 cases condensed milk. 8,80 2 cases vermicelli. 2.50 75 pounds sugar 2.25 60 pounds coffee. 9.15 18 packages candles 1.80 30 pounds soap 1.50 150 pounds potatoes 3.00 1 string garlic .35 6 cans lard 3.60 5 gallons wine. 4.50 37.69 Used in St. Joseph's Hospital, Santi- ago de Cuba. Do. 5 pounds salt .04 25 pounds sugar .75 1 case vermicelli 1.25 1 case condensed milk 4.40 12 pounds coffee. 1.83 5 packages candles .50 5 cans lard 3.00 10 pounds soap .50 7 Elijio Ros & Co 50 pounds potatoes 1.00 13.27 Used in Siervas de Maria, Santiago Do. de Cuba. 128 pounds codfish. 7.04 Used in provincial jail, Santiago de Do. Cuba. 20 cans tomatoes. $1.87 20 pounds salt pork. 1.70 12 pounds white beans .66 7 pounds onions .21 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 253 20 pounds rice .52 3 pounds starch .18 12 pounds red beans. .66 1 can olive oil 2.25 25 pounds starch 1.50 8.05 Used by encloistered nuns, Santiago de Cuba. Do 100 pounds red beans. 5.50 35 pounds chick-pease. 2.10 150 pounds rice... 3.90 40 pounds onions 1.20 30 pounds bacon. 4.25 2 cases tomatoes. 1 can olive oil 50 pounds codfish. 4.50 2.25 2.75 27.95 Used in orphan asylum for girls, San- tiago de Cuba. Do. 15 cans tomatoes 1.40 20 pounds salt pork. 1.70 10 pounds white beans .55 20 pounds onions. .60 1 can olive oil 2.25 20 pounds rice. .52 3 pounds starch .18 10 pounds red beans 55 7.75 Used in Siervas de Maria, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 1 case tomatoes. 2.25 36 pounds chick-pease. 2.16 100 pounds rice. 2.60 30 pounds onions 90 9 pounds starch .54 50 pounds codfish 2.75 11.20 Used in St. Joseph Asylum, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Jose G. Castellanos 81 pounds fresh meat. 12.15 Used in home of encloistered nuns, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 315 pounds fresh meat. 47.25 Used in St. Joseph's Home, Santiago Do. de Cuba. 405 pounds fresh meat. 60.75 Used in orphans' home, Santiago de Do. Cuba. 132 pounds fresh meat. 17.80 Used in provincial jail, Santiago de Do. Cuba. 104 pounds fresh meat. 15.60 ..do Do. 35 pounds fresh meat. 5.25 Used in Siervas de Maria, Santiago Do. de Cuba. 63 pounds fresh meat.. 9.45 Used in home of encloistered nuns, Do. Santiago de Cuba. 315 pounds fresh meat. 47.25 Used in orphans' home, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 245 pounds fresh meat. 36.75 Used in St. Joseph's Home, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 75 pounds fresh meat. 11.25 Used in provincial jail, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 14 254 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 27 Morales & Co. Amounts. 1 pair smoked glasses. $0.25 6 bars soap .88 Blank forms (prescriptions) .50 6 bottles quinine pills.. 2.10 1 pound gelatin capsules. 3.00 1 pound chloride potash .40 500 grams paragoric .80 500 grams ipecac 4.60 1 bottle Tolu sirup .60 6 bottles Guyot's tar. 3.75 12 bottles wine 9.00 500 grams sulphate quinine 7.50 $25.88 Supplies furnished to Home of Or- Disposed of by Dr. M. Dellundy. phans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. Supplies furnished to encloistered nuns, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 500 grams cream of tartar .30 .do Do. 100 grams iodide potash. 70 ..do Do. 100 grams bromide .20 .do Do. 1,000 grams camphor.. 1.30 do Do. 1,000 grams gum arabic 1.60 do Do. 50 grams tincture digitalis. .10 .do Do. 50 grams tincture eucalyptus .10 .do Do. 6 grams powder sulphonal 20 .do Do. • 10 grams salicylic acid .05 .do Do. 100 grams nux vomica 20 do Do. 100 grams tincture lobelia .15 do Do. 100 grams camphorated opium. .40 do Do. 300 grams sucotrine aloes .25 .do Do. 300 grams manna drops .60 .do Do. 100 grams opodeldoc balsam .15 .do Do. 1,000 grams gum of calisaya bark 1.40 .do Do. 4 bottles Dussard's sirup 3.00 .do Disposed of by Joseph M. Pena, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. A. 2 droppers. .10 .do 1 brush. .05 .do 1 porous plaster .15 .do Do. Do. Do. 18.50 .do 1 pound magnesia. .25 1 pound citric acid .50 6 bottles extract beef. 2.50 3.25 Supplies furnished to Siervas de Ma- ria, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 1 bottle Tolu sirup .40 1 bottle alcohol. .50 .90 Supplies furnished to provincial jail, Santiago de Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 255 5 The Barber Asphalt Paving Co. 1 topping machine, complete. 30 Smith Worthington & Co.. 40 saddle housings. 40 McClellan saddles $70.00 410.00 May 4 Richmond School Furni- ture Co. 120 Richmond double desks. 35 double desks. 2 blackboards 317.00 43.90 | Used by department of street clean- | Disposed of by R. S. Hamilton, first ing and sanitation, Santiago de lieutenant, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Cuba. 510.00 Furnished to rural guard, Santiago de Cuba. Furnished to new orphans' home, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by A. E. Tatjo, purchasing agent, civil department. Do. $92.25 9.60 101.85 Furnished to Orphans' Home for Girls, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Arthur N. Pierson Co.. 3,012 feet sewer pipe. 873.48 Used in department of public roads, Do. Apr. 30 C. M. Moseman & Bro. E. C. Soltman 48 mule collars 144.00 이 ​Santiago de Cuba. Used by sanitary department, San- tiago de Cuba. Do. 4 rolls blue-print paper. $23.80 2 pairs scales 5.00 3 steel tapes 17.85 2 metallic tapes 5.56 72 thumb tacks. 3.50 1 piece plate glass. 17.50 12 boxes blue crayon 6.00 24 boxes rubber bands. 7.34 1 japanned tin case 5.20 91.75 14 Thomas F. Ryan, captain and commissary sergeant, U. S. Vols. 120 pounds flour. 2.88 19 F. Cabal & Co.. 2 chairs 10 Elwell Mercantile Co. 3,100 feet pine lumber 7 Gallego Messo & Co 500 bricks. 10.50 99.20 10.00 Used in construction of barracks at El Caney. E. Aragon 8 manhole covers. 123.20 Used in office of engineer, Santiago de Cuba. Furnished to employees of yellow fever hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Used in office of civil paymaster, Santiago de Cuba. Used by street department, Santiago | de Cuba. ..do Disposed of by First Lieut. R. S. Ham- ilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Disposed of by Bat Smith, acting assistant surgeon, U. S. A. Disposed of by First Lieut. E. J. Wil- liams, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Disposed of by First Lieut. R. S. Ham- ilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. 50 iron pins.. $1.80 2 pieces sheet iron. 3.60 6 wrenches. 7.50 50 iron pins. 3.80 16. 70 .do 11 manhole covers. 169.40 16 catch basins 136.00 305.40 .do Do. Do. Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 25 pounds sheet tin 5.00 12 elbows .96 30 bushings. 2.40 12 monkey wrenches 15.00 27 reducers 1.98 25.34 .do Do 256 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 7 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 2 faucets. Paramon, Arce & Co 43 faucets. 1 universal union Elwell Mercantile Co Cornell & Underhill. 889 feet pine lumber 7 complete boxes "C. J." $34.40 .20 34.60 do 28.44 .do 66.50 do $1.60 Used by street department, Santiago Disposed of by First Lieut. R. S. Ham- de Cuba. ilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. Do. Ba 7 brass gate valves, complete with $40. 25 cap and chain. 7 “C. J." ells, complete. 43.75 2 nipples .96 3 nipples .72 80 lead connections 76.00 80 corporation stops 90.67 252.35 .do Ros Bros 698 feet plank lumber 25.71 ..do 2,522 feet lumber. $92.49 1,025 bricks. 30.75 31 Joseph Brick & Sons 12 portable force pumps 123.24 45.00 May 4 George R. Gray and Wright D. Powell, receivers for Herring-Hall-Marvin Co. Apr. 6 Henry J. McCoy. 1 Marvin safe.. 160.00 288 time books. 8.00 14 Thomas F. Ryan, captain 1,400 pounds ice 7.00 and commissary ser- Furnished to department of public roads, Santiago de Cuba. geant, U. S. Vols. 1,550 pounds ice 7.75 21 Ros Bros 650 feet lumber. 22.75 .do do ..do Used by sanitary department, Santi- ago de Cuba. Used by civil disbursing officer, Santiago de Cuba. Used by department of public roads, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by A. E. Tatjo, purchas- ing agent, civil department. Do. Do. Disposed of by R. S. Hamilton, first lieutenant, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. F. Trenard 7 gallons cocoa oil. $6.75 1 pound calomel. 1.50 2 bottles balsam. 2.50 4 packages disinfecting balls. 2.80 1 bottle carbolic acid. .80 2 bottles liniment 1.95 2 gallons alcohol 3.00 pound nitrate potash. .25 19.55 Used in the corral of the department of public works, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 23 New York Powder Co 1,000 pounds dynamite. 220.00 1,000 pounds blasting powder 1.10.00 > 330.00 Used by department of public roads, Santiago de Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 257 11 E. Aragon. 4 springs. 4.00 1 stod. 2 slides 1.80 7.28 For handles of large stone crusher, Disposed of by R. S. Hamilton, first Santiago de Cuba. .do Repairs to small stone crusher. lieutenant, Fifth U. S. Infantry; labor included in amount of bill. Do. Disposed of by R. S. Hamilton, first lieutenant, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 1 slipper. 4 eyebolts 1.40 ..do Do. 2.80 Repairs to large stone crusher. Do. 5 large bolts 7.20 .do Do. 2 braces 6.43 .do Do. 1 forged lock 4.20 do Do. 4 steel stods 2.40 .do Do. 4 pounds Babbitt metal. 1.60 do Do. 2 steel keys.. 1.40 do Do. 6 bolts .60 .do Do. 1 piece pipe .15 do Do. 2 valve rods 5.00 .do Do. 500 iron stakes. 56.52 do Do. 102.78 do Do. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 liters ink. 2.20 6 bottles mucilage. .60 24 lead pencils. .80 6 boxes rubber bands. 2.10 2 boxes pens... 1.40 12 blue pencils.. .50 24 penholders .80 24 stamp pads 6.80 50 sheets blotting paper 2.50 6 boxes paper fasteners. 1.50 1 feather duster .50 1 box tacks .10 1 office clock 7.00 1 box pens. .70 12 indelible pencils. 1.00 1 zinc bucket .50 1 waste basket. 1.25 30.25 Used in office of disbursing officer, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 1 box pens.. .70 6 penholders. 20 12 lead pencils. 40 6 red pencils.. 25 6 blue pencils 25 12 sheets blotting paper 60 1 eraser. 1.00 2 bottles mucilage. .20 1 bottle red ink 25 25 pounds green paint. 5.00 2 feather dusters 1.00 1 monkey wrench 1.00 2 bottles mucilage. .20 1 smith's hammer 1.00 11189-Y Y- -17 258 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 10 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli - 1 ream paper $2.75 2 pairs scissors. 2.00 1 pair mule shears. 1.50 1 ruler .40 1 gallon cocoanut oil .50 1 flat brush 20 2 boxes paper fasteners 60 1 copying book .40 8 desk locks 2.40 200 pounds common salt 1.80 3 Collins hatchets 2.38 12 galvanized buckets. 4.40 1 box rubber bands 1.25 1 pane glass .25 30 feet hose. 5.40 6 hose connections. 1.50 1 pipe wrench 1.75 1 bottle cocoa oil .20 2 wooden wheelbarrows. 6.50 4 padlocks.. 1.60 50 pounds red paint 10.00 5 gallons varnish 8.00 2 paint brushes. 80 2 paint brushes .40 5 gallons turpentine. 3.50 1 4-inch bit .20 1 gallon cocoa oil .55 $73.28 9 Pedro Bellean. 2 pieces leather. Used in sanitary department, Santi- Disposed of by George M. Barbour, ago de Cuba. sanitary commissioner. 18.00 10 yards linen cloth 2.50 36 fancy nails. .75 2 spools colored thread. .50 12 Serapio Reyes 4 sacks lime. 21.75 2.00 ..do Used in repairing St. Joseph's Hospi- tal, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Felipe Veranes, acting assistant sur- geon, U. S. A. U.S. 1 sack lime .60 Used in repairing Emergency Hos- pital, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 9 Luis M. Garzon 6 sacks charcoal. 5.40 Furnished to encloistered nuns, San- Do. tiago de Cuba. 12 sacks charcoal. 10.80 Used in St. Joseph's Asylum, San- Do. tiago de Cuba. 6 sacks charcoal. 600 sticks wood. $5.40 5.40 10.80 Used in Siervas de Maria, Santiago de Cuba. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 259 12 sacks charcoal 1,000 sticks wood 10.80 9.00 19.80 21 Ros Brothers 148 feet lumber. 6.66 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 50 pounds cut nails. 2.25 Used in Orphans' Home for Girls, Santiago de Cuba. Used in office of the engineer, San- tiago de Cuba. Used by sanitary department, San- tiago de Cuba. Do. Disposed of by First Lieut. D. S. Hamil- ton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 1 package tacks .10 .do 1 sack blacksmith's coal. 2.84 .do Do. Do. Do. 20 ..do 10 pounds waste. $1.20 5 gallons machine oil. 3.00 5 gallons lamp oil 1.75 1 lantern 5 pounds tallow yard sheet rubber. 1 Stilson wrench. 40 pounds iron. 1 steel file.... 1 copying book. 72 sheets sand paper. .90 .40 4.27 2.75 14.27 Used by engineer department, San- tiago de Cuba. Do. 1.60 .72 1.50 142 pounds round iron. 5.68 .60 24 large paper pads. 4.80 12 sheets blotting paper .60 · 2 boxes rubber bands. 2.50 72 small pads.. 4.20 22.20 do Do. 3 pairs large hinges. 2.00 188 pounds corrugated iron 12.22 215 feet manila rope. 15.98 1 single block.. 1.50 1 double block. 3.00 34.70 Used by department of public works, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 4 heavy axes 5.00 2 empty barrels. 6.00 1 lamp.. 2.00 5 gallons mineral oil. 1.75 14.75 do · Do. 16 Virginio Porro 1 gallon cocoa oil. .55 2 pounds wire nails 15 40 feet hose. 10.80 12 rolls toilet paper. 1.50 1 gallon cocoa oil. .55 13.55 26 Guiterez Bros. 6 paint brushes. .90 ..do 1 copying book 1 clothes brush $1.80 1.50 3.30 Used by department of sanitation, Disposed of by George M. Barbour, Santiago de Cuba. Used in office of disbursing officer, sanitary commissioner. Do. Santiago de Cuba. 260 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 14 Thomas F. Ryan, captain 775 pounds ice. $3.88 and commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. Vols. 16 Virginio Porro. 40 bridle bits 5 desk locks $30.00 1.50 1 wardrobe lock .30 31.80 Used by rural guard, Santiago de Cuba. 30 Isaac Hough & Co 10,833 gallons crude oil. 1,091.27 14 Thomas F. Ryan, captain 3,000 pounds flour 72.00 and commissary of sub- sistence, U. S. Vols. 1,550 pounds ice 7.75 ..do 18 | Virginio Porro. Disposed of under direction of J. Vail- lant, chief of rural guard. Used in sanitary department, Santi-Disposed of under direction of A: E. ago de Cuba. Used in Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. Tatjo, purchasing agent, civil de- partment. Disposed of under direction of Joaquin Planas, superintendent. Do. 6 brooms. 1 pound glue $2.10 .25 144 falcon pens .70 1 bottle ink 25 1 package screws 60 1 mason's trowel. 50 1 lock. 25 1 handsaw 1.20 1 hammer .40 1 hatchet 1 rubber ruler 1 union 3 valves 60 .40 20 · 2.65 1 package screws .50 6 triangular files 1.20 1 pair hinges .15 12 pieces belt lacing. 1.50 1 piece steel 33 1 flue brush.. 90 3 ax handles 60 1 bolt .10 48 bolts, 48 nuts 1.00 16.38 21 22 23 20 Elwell Mercantile Co Gallego, Messa & Co 100 feet pine lumber. ton bituminous coal 3. 20 3.75 ..do New York Powder Co 20 kegs blasting powder. 500 pounds dynamite. Used by department of public roads, Disposed of under the direction of Santiago de Cuba. Used at Morro wharf in connection with public works, Santiago de Cuba. R. S. Hamilton, first lieutenant, U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. $55.00 110.00 165.00 Used in connection with construc- tion of Morro road. Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 261 500 pounds dynamite.. 110.00 500 pounds blasting powder. 75.00 500 feet fuse 3.75 188.75 do Do. 2,000 fuse caps 13.00 300 pounds No. 6 dynamite. 66.00 200 pounds No. 4 dynamite 40.00 1,000 feet fuse 7.50 126.50 .do Do. 18 E. Aragon 9 Pedro Bellean 6 iron rakes. 12.00 Used by department of public roads, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 1 piece leather. $8.00 5 pounds horsehair 1.25 5 yards flannel cloth 1.25 10.50 ..do 18 Thomas de Arredonda 13 rubber stamps 5.25 .do 26 Guiterrez Bros. 9 boxes thumb tacks. 2.70 .do Do. Do. Do. 19 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 12 pair strap hinges. $2.40 12 bolts 2.40 144 screws .25 12 3-inch T's.. 9.00 12 3-inch elbows. 7.20 6 3-inch plugs 3.60 6 3-inch unions 4.80 29.65 12 handles. 3.00 Used in construction of barracks at Disposed of under direction of Capt. Morro, Santiago de Cuba. James E. Normoyle, Fifth U. S. In- fantry. 1 pair hinges 1.20 6 locks.. 2.40 432 screws .75 30 pounds brass. 12.00 19.35 18 Virginio Porro 288 screws 1.20 Used by department quartermaster, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of under direction of Capt. Charles M. Auger, assistant quarter- master, U. S. Vols. 532 feet pipe. 42.56 100 T's. 8.00 40 elbows 4 stopcocks. 2.80 40 54.96 Used in construction of water system for Morro Castle, Santiago de Cuba. E. Aragon 53 iron staples 596 pounds chain. 5.30 44.70 50.00 24 Serapio Reyes 28 sacks lime E. Bacardi & Co 36 empty rum pipes 15.00 36.00 Disposed of under direction of Capt. James E. Normoyle, Fifth U. S. In- fantry. Used at Morro wharf, Santiago de Disposed of under direction of Maj. Cuba. J. B. Aleshire, quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Used in construction of barracks at Disposed of under direction of First El Caney. Lieut. E. J. Williams, Fifth U. S. In- fantry. Used in Morro barracks, Santiago de Disposed of under direction of Capt. Cuba. James E. Normoyle, quartermaster, Fifth U.S. Infantry. 262 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 19 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 2 stable brooms. 2 rakes $1.40 1.60 50 feet hose. 14.00 $17.00 Used by rural guard, Santiago de Disposed of under direction of J. Vail- Cuba. lante, chief of rural guard. 2 reams paper 5.50 1 liter ink 1.10 6 pencils... .20 1 box pens.. .70 2 bottles mucilage. 20 1 washstand 3.25 1 bottle ink. 25 4 cuspidors 2.00 6 blue pencils .25 6 tumblers. . 60 14.05 ...do Do. 2 reams paper 5.50 · 1 liter ink 1.10 6 pencils. .20 6 penholders 20 1 rubber eraser 50 1 box pens. 70 1 box paper fasteners. .25 1 bottle mucilage. .10 3 stable brooms.. 2.10 3 house brooms. 1.60 12.25 ..do Do. 28 Gabriel Laquer... 1 carriage whip. 1.60 Used by disbursing officer, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 19 Caveda & Prino Luis O. Gomez.. 24 yards black cloth 50 picture mounts 2.50 4.00 .do Do. 18 Tomas de Arredonda 1 stamp pad $1.00 2 rubber stamps 2.00 3.00 May 4 Flandrau & Co 1 second-hand surrey, 1 surrey pole, 1 set 250.00 double harness. Apr. 18 Tomas de Arredonda. 1 stamp pad $1.00 3 rubber stamps 2.75 3.75 Used by photographer of department, Disposed of under direction of George Santiago de Cuba. Andrews, assistant adjutant-gen- eral, U. S. A. Used in office of rural guard, Santi- | Disposed of under direction of J. Vail- ago de Cuba. lante, chief of rural guard. For use by civil officer, Santiago de | Disposed of by A. E. Tatjo, purchasing Cuba. agent, civil department. Used in department headquarters, Disposed of under direction of First Santiago de Cuba. Lieut. J. G. Harhord, Tenth U. S. Cavalry. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 263 Virginio Porro. 100 pounds white lead paint.. 10.00 15 pounds glue 2.70 1 can red paint 2.25 5 pounds green paint. .90 3 paint brushes 24 Serapio Reyes 1 sack lime 19 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 6 small locks 6 door hooks.. $1.80 60 .90 16.75 Used at yellow-fever hospital, Santi- Disposed of under direction of Bat ago de Cuba. Smith, acting assistant surgeon, U.S.A. .50 Repairing palace stable, Santiago de | Disposed of under direction of A. E. Cuba. Tatjo, purchasing agent, civil de- partment. 1 bottle leather polish .20 1 floor broom 1.25 3.85 Used in palace building, Santiago de Do. Cuba. 1 bottle cocoa oil .20 Used in palace stable, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 6 memorandum books. 1.20 Used in civil department, military headquarters, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 18 ..do 6 large needles 1 skein cord 50 feet hose. $0.15 .25 14.00 1 nozzle 1.25 1 connection .40 16.05 Used at property warehouse, Santiago de Cuba. Do. Virginio Porro. 6 pounds white zinc paint. 1.08 1 gallon turpentine. 70 1 gallon linseed oil 2 scrubbing brushes 70 .60 3.08 Used in repairing government palace, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 19 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 96 scratch pads 2 tape lines 10.80 4.00 36 wood screws .30 52 bolts 1.35 61 assorted files. 6.50 1 can Putz pomade .50 25 pounds horseshoe nails 3.19 4 12-inch files. 1.92 60 pounds bolts. 5.10 335 feet iron pipe 48.96 · 12 pencils... .40 12 Deitz lanterns 13.20 100 pounds waste 12.00 2 oil cans 1.00 73 pounds rubber packing. 35.60 11 pair hinges 2.00 2 locks.. .70 2 patent locks 5.00 1 Yale lock 2.25 264 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 19 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 1 keg wire nails 47 hanks cord Amounts. $7.25 9.60 168 feet roofing iron 2 stopcocks 24 sheets sandpaper 8.40 5. 25 20 3 lamp chimneys .80 12 lantern globes · 3.00 1,415 pounds iron. 56.60 24 sheets blotting paper 1.44 2 boxes paper fasteners. .50 19 pounds sheet rubber. 8.55 4 pounds bluestone.. .48 60 memorandum books. 3.75 3 lamp chimneys .45 1 sprinkler 2.00 2 sieves. 1.50 1 nipple .40 1 plug .50 12 large paper pads.. 2.40 1 bottle mucilage.. .10 1 grindstone. 1.00 2 iron plates. 7.80 1 charcoal stove .80 1 mortar, 1 pestle.. .40 1 tee 2 connection plates. 1 glass graduate 1 combination wrench 1 book (journal) .50 3.00 2.00 2.50 2.00 • 2 pairs scissors. D 1.40 1 oil can.. .50 1 wall clock 4.50 3 galvanized buckets. 1.10 1 wheel compass .60 2 lock facings .10 1 small saw.. 1 spokeshave 2 handles. 40 .80 80 100 pick handles. 18.34 100 sledge handles. 14.59 1 package tacks .10 1 package harness tacks. .50 5 pounds composite lead .50 10 pounds sal soda.. 1.00 36 lamp wicks .15 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 265 42 belt laces 2 governor belts 3 bottles ink 12 carpenters' pencils 5.25 3.75 1.00 .50 1 gallon linseed oil .70 6 stone hammers 3. 15 2 drill bits .50 6 file handles .25 301 pounds wire nails. 22.57 2 pounds glue .43 1 copper oil can 1.50 4 casters .50 6 hook screws .30 370 screws 4.78 12 masons' lines 2.40 24 bolts .68 2 gimlets.. .60 1 tapeline. 2.50 1 carpenters' ruler. .50 2 monkey wrenches 1.65 1 nipple .07 2 pint oil cans 2.50 1 piece French leather 4.00 24 buckles 1.20 1 pound copper rivets .40 1 bottle varnish .75 1 bellows funnel. 2.50 1 package potash .05 50 pounds chain. 6 corn brooms 3.75 2.10 - 900 feet iron roofing 45.00 5 pounds roofing nails. .50 1 pound glue. .25 100 pounds rock salt. .90 102 pounds wire nails 7.65 6 panes glass 3.60 1 copper candle holder. .80 1 bottle harness dressing 1:00 6 galvanized buckets. 2.20 1 copying book. 1.50 100 pounds cotton waste 12.00 6 pounds borax. .60 4 pounds horsehair. 1.00 1 pint oil can. 1.25 4 ounces benzine 40 2 pounds chalk.. 40 1 box envelopes. 1.00 12 packages toilet paper 1.20 1 complete hasp .25 1 padlock. .25 1 rasp....~ 1.00 1 ream paper 2.75 1866 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposition and use. Used in department of public roads, Disposed of under direction of First Santiago de Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 19 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli 6 brass rings. $0.60 gallon white varnish 1.13 3 pounds Putz pomade 1.80 1 faucet 1.40 1 pound lead .07 1 elbow. .08 1 valve 24 skeins cord 1 Rochester lamp 5 pounds black paint. 6 sheets emery paper 1 bottles spirits wine pound gum lac piece French leather 1 union.. 35 pounds shoe nails 6 sheets sandpaper 1 pound carpenters' line. 25 pounds axle grease 1 axe, complete 38 pounds of washers. 510 pounds square iron. 1 large gimlet 36 bundles of cord. 6 snaffle bits. 2.75 4.80 3.50 1.00 . 23 · 60 Amounts. .30 4.00 35 5.25 .05 • .18 2.25 1.25 3.23 20.40 .80 7.20 2.00 $554.87 F. Trenard 1 quart castor oil 30 8 ounces potash. .30 5 pounds vaseline 2.50 2 pounds gentian powder. 1.00 2 pounds sulphate soda. 1.00 2 bottles ammonia. 1.00 1 pound powdered ginger .90 1 pound camphor. 80 1 pound pepper. 60 1 bottle oil tar 70 May 4 Arthur N. Pierson & Co. 3,050 feet sewer pipe. 9.10 884.50 ...do .do Apr. 20 | Elwell Mercantile Co 146 feet lumber. 4.67 Do. Disposed of under direction of A. E. Tatjo, purchasing agent, civil hos- pital. Used in constructing barracks at El Disposed of under direction of First Caney. Lieut. E. J. Williams, Fifth U. S. Infantry. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 267 12.00 do Worn by inmates of the Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santi- ago de Cuba. 8.29 Used in construction of yellow-fever hospital, Santiago de Cuba. 1.20 15.00 ..do Used on government vessel William E. Shipp, Santiago de Cuba. 2.55 | Used on dry dock, Santiago de Cuba Do. Disposed of under direction of Joaquin Planas, superintendent. Disposed of under direction of Bat Smith, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. A. Do. Disposed of under direction of Capt. J. Mason Blunt, quartermaster U.S.A. Do. 18 | Virginio Porro 5 elbows.. $0.60 4 unions. 7.35 26 feet iron pipe. 11.52 1 check valve 90 5 pounds white-lead paint. .50 6 bushings. 3.90 6 pounds rubber. 1.56 5 pounds white-lead paint. .50 1 stopcock.. 14.00 1 nipple 1.50 42.33 19 Antonio Carbonell 150 orphans' badges 20 Elwell Mercantile Co 228 feet pine lumber. 25 feet flooring lumber $7.29 1.00 24 Serapio Reyes 2 sacks lime 25 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 25 gallons engine oil May 3 Virginio Porro 15 pounds pitch 10 pounds oakum $0.75 1.80 Apr. 24 Dotta & Espinosa. 20 dozen Seeds plates. 45.00 10 bottles aristo platino solution 10.00 2 grams chloride soda 1.60 3 bottles platinum solution 3.00 2 grams chloride soda 1.60 4 ounces pyrogalic acid 1.20 9 ounces chloride gold 7.20 2 pounds carbonate soda .40 3 pounds hyposulphite soda. 1.20 1 liter C. P. alcohol .60 1 pound borax. .10 71.90 Used by photographer of depart- ment headquarters, Santiago de Cuba. Used in Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of by George Andrews, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. A. Quantity purchased not stated. Dis- posed of under direction of Joaquin Planas, superintendent. 26 Juan Mendoza Vegetables 45.50 28 Sanchez Bros. 9 pieces linen cloth $61.90 12 bedspreads 12.00 1 piece duck cloth. 3.00 76.90 Less 10 per cent discount. 7.69 69.21 24 Luis M. Garzon 2,000 sticks wood 18.00 Used in civil hospital, Santiago de Cuba. Used in provincial jail, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of under direction of V. D. Castillo, director. Disposed of under direction of Felipe Veranes, acting assistant surgeon, U.S.A. 268 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 24 Luis W. Gurzon. 2,600 sticks wood 37 sacks charcoal. 26 Guiterrez Bros. 1 ruler. 1 bottle red ink [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $23.40 33.30 Used in Home for Orphans of Cuban | Disposed of under direction of Joaquin Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. Planas. ..do Do. $0.35 30 1 bottle mucilage .10 2 index books .70 1.45 25 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 coil manila rope. 20.41 5 gallons cocoa oil 3.25 1 hanging lantern 3.00 26.66 Used by supervisor of institutions of Disposed of under direction of Felipe charity, Santiago de Cuba. Veranes, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. A. Used by rural guard, Santiago de Disposed of under direction of J. Vail- Cuba. lante, chief of rural guard. May 4 American Type Founders' 95 pounds type 33.65 Co. 33 pounds type 30 pounds slugs 14. 26 3.84 51.75 Used in government printing office, Disposed of by A. E. Tatjo, purchasing Santiago de Cuba. agent, civil department. 70 feet brass rule 5.80 4 pounds brass rule. 6.60 12.40 Less 25 and 10 per cent. 4.03* 8.37 ...do 87 pounds type 3.55 do Do. Do. 5 pounds Chesapeake economy com- pound. $3.25 6 composition rollers 5.85 24 gauge pins.. 2.40 10 pounds roller composition 4.00 1 Stilson wrench 1.00 16.50 Less 10 per cent 1.65 14.85 .do Do. 6 brass braces. 1.63 ..do Do. 2 pounds copying ink 5.00 .do Do. 6 steel copying rules $1.80 12 Hempel quoins. 2.50 1 small bellows.. 1.00 1 proof planer 60 1 hickory mallet. 30 6.20 Less 25 per cent 1.55 4.65 .do Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 269 2 Adamoon disk covers.. 4.50 ...do 5,000 staples .75 do Do. Do. 10 italic cases.. $9.00 1 pair news cases. 1.75 1 figure case .75 11.50 Less 33 per cent 3.83 Apr. 23 Barber Asphalt Paving Co 500 bricks. 7.67 10.00 ..do Do. Used by sanitary department, San- Disposed of under direction of First tiago de Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 24 Gallego, Messa Co 40 tons bituminous coal 300.00 Used by department of public works, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 26 Elwell Mercantile Co 850 feet pine lumber. 200 feet flooring lumber $27.20 8.00 Mar. 10 Robert McDermott Cement. 35.20 185.00 .do Do. .do May 9 Pedro Bellean 26 Guiterrez Bros. 6 boxes paper fasteners 1 bottle ink. Bottle copying ink $0.80 .30 12 red crayons. .60 5 boxes paper fasteners 1.70 1.50 .do do Apr. 28 E. Aragon 1 rudder. $16.00 6 pounds asbestus paper 1.50 27 Jose R. Castellanos 525 pounds fresh beef. 498 pounds fresh beef. 63 pounds fresh beef. 78.75 74.70 9.45 35.00 1.50 17.50 Used in finishing bridge No. 2, Boni- Disposed of under direction of First ato. Used in finishing bridge No. 1, Yarayo River. Used in engineer's department, San- tiago de Cuba. Extra work on government launch | William E. Shipp, Santiago de Cuba. Used in Home for Orphans of Cuban Patriots, Santiago de Cuba. ..do Used in Home of Encloistered Nuns, Santiago de Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry; quantity purchased not stated. Do. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. Disposed of under direction of Capt. J. Mason Blunt, acting assistant quartermaster, U. S. Vols. Disposed of under direction of Joa- quin Planas, superintendent. Do. Disposed of under direction of Felipe Veranes, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. A. 35 pounds fresh beef. 5.25 Used in Siervas de Maria, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 245 pounds fresh beef. 36.75 Used in St. Joseph's Home, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 315 pounds fresh beef. 47.25 Used in Orphans' Home for Girls, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 50 pounds fresh beef. 7.50 Used in yellow-fever hospital, Santi- ago de Cuba. Do. 39 pounds fresh beef. 5.85 ...do Do. May 5 New York Powder Co 1,000 pounds blasting powder 110.00 Used for department of public roads, Disposed of under direction of First Santiago de Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 270 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Used in Home of Encloistered Nuns, Disposed of under direction of Felipe Santiago de Cuba, Veranes, acting assistant surgeon, U.S. A. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. May 1 Gutierrez Bros. 6 rubber erasers $0.90 3 boxes paper fasteners. .90 $1.80 Used in office of inspector-general, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of under direction of Maj. George K. McGunnegle, Third U. Š. Infantry. Apr. 30 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 17 feet iron pipe.. 3 elbows.. 1T. 1.19 .18 .06 1.43 48 narrow wicks. .20 1 liter ink 1.10 2 sheets blotting paper .10 4 boxes paper fasteners 1.00 500 official envelopes 2.50 1 bottle mucilage. .10 1 padlock. .50 1 box pens. 24 lamp chimneys. 1 ream paper 1 rubber eraser 3.00 2.75 D .70 .15 12 lantern globes 3.60 6 lantern globes .90 12 blank books 8.40 25.00 Used in provincial jail, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 2 cans white zinc paint.. 4.50 2 sheets zinc. 3.60 6 gallons turpentine. 4.20 1 gallon linseed oil. .70 2 pounds glue .36 2 pounds blue powder. 30 2 pounds blue paint .40 1 gallon varnish. 2.25 2 paint brushes. .70 17.01 Used in St. Joseph's Home, Santiago de Cuba. Do. May 5 Bacardi & Co 2 empty barrels. 2.00 Used at Home of Encloistered Nuns, Santiago de Cuba. 1 empty barrel 2.00 Apr. 30 Ynglåda, Vives & Francoli. 42 sewer-pipe sleeves 1 Collins hatchet $6.30 .75 7.05 Used by sanitary department, Santi- ago de Cuba. Disposed of under direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. Used by engineer department, Santi- | Disposed of under direction of First ago de Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 271 Used by sanitary department, Santi- ago de Cuba. Do. 1 bottle turpentine 1 bottle cocoa oil .20 20 1 small level.. 50 1 brush .20 500 feet twine 1.00 2.10 May 5 New York Powder Co 100 pounds dynamite. 20.00 100 pounds blasting powder 11.00 1,000 feet fuse. 6.00 37.00 • Apr. 30 Tomas de Arredonda. May 9 Serapio Reyes 1 rubber stamp 7 barrels lime. 15 sacks lime 10 sacks lime $7.50 5.00 12.50 1 | Gallega, Messa & Co. Gutierrez Bros. 2 tons bituminous coal 6 dishes for cultures. 15.00 .60 .75 Used in connection with construc- tion of sewer system, Morro Castle, Santiago de Cuba. Used in office of sanitary depart- ment, Santiago de Cuba. 3.50 Used by department of engineers, Santiago de Cuba. Used for repairing water system, Santiago de Cuba. Used at pumping station, Santiago de Cuba. Used in office of sanitary depart- ment, Santiago de Cuba. Disposed of under direction of Capt. J. E. Normoyle, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Disposed of under direction of First Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. Do. Disposed of under direction of Capt. J. E. Normoyle, Fifth U.S. Infantry. Disposed of under direction of George M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. 2 boxes paper fasteners. 2 pen racks. $0.60 1.00 · 1 inkstand. .50 1 blotter 3 paper weights 2 penwipers 1 liter ink 36 scratch pads. .80 2.00 1.00 1.10 7.80 14.80 Do. 10 Pedro Bellean 4 yards canvas. 2.80 1 demijohn ink 4.00 1 piece buffalo leather 4.50 1 ball binding cord. .60 11.90 Used by sanitary department, San- tiago de Cuba. Do. 5 Juragua Iron Co., Limited.. 1 wooden water tank. 100.00 Used at general hospital, Santiago de Cuba. 1 E. Aragon 2 buckets. $6.00 4 rings, with nut bolts. 24 pieces forged iron 1.60 4.50 4 chains 2.80 14.90 Apr. 30 A. L. Salzar & Bro. May 3 Elwell Mercantile Co 166 feet pine lumber. 200 pounds salt 1.60 5.61 .do Disposed of under direction of Ira A. Shiner, first lieutenant and assist- ant surgeon, U. S. A. Used for wagons of sanitary depart- Disposed of under direction of George ment, Santiago de Cuba. M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. Do. Used in street department, Santiago | Disposed of under direction of First de Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. 272 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Warren W. Whitside, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. May 3 Elwell Mercantile Co. Virginio Porro. 1,202 feet pine lumber $38.46 5 gallons mineral oil 12 sheets emory cloth $1.70 .50 Disposition and use. Remarks. Used by sanitary department, San- Disposed of under direction of George tiago de Cuba. M. Barbour, sanitary commissioner. 2.20❘ Supplies for pile driver, Santiago de Disposed of under direction of First Cuba. Lieut. R. S. Hamilton, Fifth U. S. Infantry. Do. 1 oil can .60 .do 12 hammers $22.68 18 sledge handles. 2.70 8 steel pinch bars 22.88 4 lanterns 3.00 60 feet round iron 88 1 pound potash. .09 1 pound borax .10 1 coil tar rope 2.20 4 elbows. 2 nipples 54.53 Used in connection with construction of Morro road, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 2.80 1.00 1 flange union 1.00 2 bushings. 60 2 unions.. .40 12 water buckets 4.87 1 water pitcher.. .10 1 stop cock .75 1 reducer .10 1 pipe wrench 1.50 1 blacksmith's hammer 1.00 3 pairs "T" hinges.. 45 5 hooks and eyes 50 2 bolts... .20 2 pairs strap hinges. .20 8 screw bolts. .15 2 padlocks.. .60 12 lanterns 8.00 5 pipe sleeves. 1.65 2 pieces pipe. 1.72 1 valve 2.25 29.84 8 pipe sleeves. 2.64 Used in repairing city water system, Santiago de Cuba. Do. 141 pounds iron pipe 4.94 1 elbow. .39 7.97 .do Do. Total 11, 565. 16 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 273 1.00 3.00 2.25 1.50 .90 20 Apr. 2 [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer province of Matanzas, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] A. Carreno Hermanos. 1 liter ink 100 sheets paper 1 ream paper 300 envelopes. 1 box seals. 4 pencils. ► 8.85 zas. Ricardo Betancourt C. F. Neely. J. Martinez & Co. 1,000 blank forms. 1,000 envelopes.. 3. 12 6.25 .do .do 2,000 sheets paper. $11.50 In the court of first instance, Matan- Disposed of by Rane Trelles, judge court of first instance, Matanzas, Cuba. Do. Do. 1,125 envelopes. 7.75 Manuel Perez & Gonzalez . 1 box pens. 1 bottle ink. .95 . 63 1,000 envelopes. 4.50 5 reams paper 13.00 2 liters ink 2.00 1 box pens.. .80 Seals, mucilage, sealing wax 53 .do .do do do 20.83 In court of first instance, Cardenas, Cuba. In court of first instance, Colon, Cuba. Disposed of by Benito F. R. Mariberra, judge court first instance, Cardenas. Disposed of by Evaristo S. Avellanos, judge court first instance. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Evaristo S. Avellanos, judge court first instance. Bill is rendered for the articles as a lot; quantity not stated. 11189-Y Y———18 Disposed of by Jose Aurelio Perez Diaz, judge of court first instance, Alacranes. 20.83 Eduardo Suarez 1,000 envelopes. 4.55 2 reams paper 6.00 1 box pens.. .75 1 liter ink 1.00 1 ream paper 3.50 6 sheets blotting paper .80 5 penholders 06 888 16. 66 In court of first instance, Alacranes. Paulino Soles. 550 blank forms 5.00 1,000 sheets paper 6.00 100 envelopes. 80 11.80 In office of treasury, Matanzas A. Carreno Hermanos 3,500 blank forms. 21.00 6 large needles .10 4 spools thread 1.00 1 sheet blotting paper 08 1 bundle twine 50 · 10 quires paper 50 Disposed of by Jose Cabarrocas Horta, president court of appeals, Matan- zas, Cuba. 274 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Disposed of by Jose Cabarrocas Horta, president court of appeals, Matan- zas, Cuba. Do. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer province of Matanzas, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Remarks. Disposed of by Antonio Orozco, prose- cuting attorney court of appeals, Matanzas. Do. Disposed of by Manuel Rodriguez. administrator of finance, Matanzas, Disposed of by Pedro Lopez, mayor of Cabezas. Disposed of by Cosme de la Toniente, chief engineer. Do. From whom purchased. Articles. A. Carreno Hermanos 1 bundle wrapping paper. $0.90 Disposition and use. In office of treasury, Matanzas. 1 box pens. 90 2 penholders 20 6 bars sealing wax .60 1 ream paper 3.00 $28.78 do Paulino Soles. Postage stamps. .20 3 boxes paper fasteners 1.50 34 office stamps.. 3.40 11 paper 3.80 500 blank forms 5.50 14.40 In office of prosecuting attorney, court of appeals, Matanzas, Cuba. Alfredo Garcia Thomas D. Crews 1 desk 38.56 do 1 Remington typewriter. $108.00 1 desk 35.00 1 box carbon paper. 3.00 2,000 sheets paper 6.80 1 indelible ribbon 1.00 A. Carreno Hermanos Fidel Fundora 1 easel 1 bottle oil. 4 blank books 3.00 .20 955 meters stone Antonio B. Zanetti Gavino Forte. Pablo Urrechaga 388 pounds saltpeter. 50 sacks lime 157.00 12.50 764.00 38.80 12.50 In office of treasury, Matanzas In municipal court of Cabezas In road from Matanzas to Canasi ...do .do Do. 6 sledge-hammer handles $0.88 319 pounds saltpeter. 31.90 2,000 feet fuse 9.00 100 pounds sulphur. 6.00 1 bucket. .60 4 pounds rope .60 50 pounds powder 11.00 2 barrels cement 10.00 • 4 bars iron. 16.00 A. Carreno Hermanos 1 tool handle 2 sledge hammers .30 6.00 92.28 Do. 2 reams paper 4.50 2 spools thread .50 1 portable writing case. 3.00 2 paper weights 1.75 Date. April 2 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 275 1 hand blotter holder .75 1 bell 2.00 2 penholders .40 1 wastebasket 1.25 1 box pens.. .90 2 pencils. .10 2 blocks paper, 50 envelopes. 1.70 1 bottle mucilage. .20 1 paper shelf 1.75 1 liter ink 1.00 .do. 4 sheets paper 2 penholders 14 reams paper 75 envelopes. 40 20 · .43 20.83 D In court of the palace of Matanzas.. Disposed of by Fernando Salcedo, judge of court palace at Matanzas. 2.93 14 liters ink 1.60 20 quires paper 1.00 1 bottle mucilage. .45 2 paper cases 4.00 2 boxes pens 1.10 2 sheets blotting paper. .15 2 penholders. 50 2 rubber erasers .70 200 sheets paper 1.50 1 memorandum book. .40 1 account book 2.00 16.33 Thomas D. Creros 1 typewriter 108.00 In office of chief engineer public | Disposed of by Cosme de la Torriente, works, Matanzas, Cuba. chief engineer public works, Ma- tanzas, Cuba. 1 table.. 10.50 1 chair.. 8.00 1 ribbon 1.50 1 box carbon paper. 3.50 2 boxes letter paper 5.00 1 easel 3.00 6 rubber erasers 60 140.10 ..do Paulino Soles. 10 sheets paper .40 2,000 blank forms. 19.00 2 reams paper 7.50 26.90 Used in jail at Matanzas, Cuba. Antonio G. Garcia. Feliz Gonzalez. 10 benches. 44.00 1 jar case 6.00 50.00 2 bottles ink, 12 copy books, 1 box pens, chalk. 2.25 1 bottle ink, 15 copy books, chalk, thread, needles. 2.25 .do School in Mendez de Capote In schools of Macagua... Disposed of by Alfredo Carnot, mayor of Matanzas. Disposed of by Joaquin Anchia,mayor. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor Macagua; quantity chalk purchased not stated. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor Macagua; quantity chalk, thread, and needles purchased not stated. 5 276 PERSONAL PROPERTY. From whom purchased. Articles. [Personal property purchased by Manuel S. Trelles, treasurer province of Matanzas, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Remarks. Amounts. Disposition and use. Feliz Gonzalez 12 books (arithmetic), 20 copy books, $2.25 1 box pens, chalk. In schools of Macagua 2 bottles ink, copy books, thread, needles, etc. 2.25 do $9.00 Salustiano de la Moya. Ink, pens, paper 1.22 .do Pencils, chalk, needles 1.22 do Books 1.22 .do 1 copy book. 1.22 .do Sponges, slates 1.22 .do Books 1.22 .do 7.32 J. Valladares Ink, copy books, chalk, pens, arithmetics, geographies, grammars, reading books. Fidel Fundora. 716 meters stone 572.80 do Rablo Urrachaga 6 piles $14.00 3 levels 22.50 For use in the schools at Macagua Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor Macagua; quantity chalk purchased not stated. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor Macagua; quantity copy- books, thread, needles, etc., pur- chased not stated. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor of Macagua; quantity pur- chased not stated. Do. Do. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor Macagua. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor Macagua; chased not stated. Do. quantity pur- Quantity purchased not specified; dis- posed of by Jose M. Rodriguez,mayor of Macagua. Disposed of by Jose M. Rodriguez, mayor of Macagua, 3.75 1 sifter. 1.00 14 pounds nails. .76 150 pounds powder 33.00 820 pounds saltpeter. 73.00 350 pounds sulphur. 17.50 5,000 feet fuse. 22.50 12 iron bolts 11.70 6 buckets 12 pitchers. 3.60 .60 12 bundles twine 3.00 2 padlocks. 1.00 3 hinges .45 36 sledge-hammer handles 5.25 ton coal. 3.50 24 sheets tin 1.68 2 pounds solder 1.00 3 mechanics' files, 2 pounds lead 3.20 6 hoes 2.25 6 machetes 6.50 Date. 25 Apr. 5 24 22333 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 277 2 hatchets 2 metal tape lines 2.50 5.00 217.54 Repairs to roads between Matanzas Disposed of by Cosma de la Tor- and Canesi. riente, chief engineer public works, Matanzas. 26 Leoncio Serpa 11 Jose Zabala.. A. Carreno Hermanos 16 Raymin Reymer Ramon Cora. C. F. W. Neely Paulino Soles. 66 empty sacks 272 feet lumber. ream paper 500 sheets paper 500 envelopes. 1 stamp. 4 blankets Pins 1,000 envelopes. 6.60 9.31 ..do .do Do. Do. $1.60 2.90 • 2.00 6.50 2.00 In office of the treasurer. In office of secretary of board of in- | Disposed of by Jesus Rivero, secretary. dustry, agriculture, and commerce. Disposed of by Manuel Rodriguez, ad- ministrator of finance, Matanzas. $0.80 .04 .84 do Do. 6.25 .do Do. 3 blank books $3.80 1 liter ink 1.00 1 box paper fasteners .40 ream paper 3.25 1 box pens... .80 2 boxes paper fasteners. .80 2 bottles mucilage. 1.00 3 sheets blotting paper 19 10.94 ..do Do. Total 2,372.92 [Personal property purchased by Maj. George S. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 10 Florence Ingersoll 15,000 pounds oats $251.25 26.90 Forage for animals, street depart- ment, Matanzas. Used in connection with the street department, Matanzas. .do 2,000 pounds bran 15,038 pounds hay 192.86 $471.01 The Odorless Excavating Apparatus Co. 4 rock shaft steel pumps; 24 pitting barrels. 217.69 Eusebio Balido 12 The Key Scherer Co.. 88888 26 28 George M. Newhall Engi- neering Co., Limited. Juan Garcia 1 No. 2 Formob generator, complete with truck. 88.00 20 gallons red antocide $40.00 10 gallons green antocide 20.00 Manuel Navarro. Miguel Fleitas.. 30 Studebaker Bros. Co. 20 barrels cement. 61 large stones. 101,840 pounds lime.. 226 large stones. 6 steel wedges 8 cart wheels 65.00 125.00 do 51.85 do 203.68 do 192.10 do 5.70 .do 75.00 do 278 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Maj. George S. Cartwright, quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. $6.89 Repairs to carts and wagons of the Labor included in amount of bill. street department, Matanzas. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 30 F. Echeverria & Co 2 screws $0.20 1 piece iron. .25 3 pieces sprinkling cart iron; 2 sprinkling cart screws.. 4.00 1 cart shaft; 5 screws.. 2.00 8 pounds iron.. .24 24 iron washers. .20 Santiago Abgia. 1 lantern .75 4 barrels Portland cement 18.00 20 feet masons' cord .52 19.27 For use in corral and in construction of sea wall and dock for garbage lighters street department, Matan- zas. Antonio B. Zanetti 5 pounds veterinary cosmoline. 1.75 400 pounds sulphur.. 12.00 2 pounds powdered gentian .60 1 gallon alcohol 1.00 2 ounces boric acid. .05 16 ounces sassafras .25 32 ounces camphorated water. 50 5 pounds creoline 3.50 8 ounces Barbados aloes. 25 32 ounces sal ammoniac. 30 1 gallon turpentine. 1.50 2 pounds nitrate potassium. .30 25 pounds tar. 3.00 25.00 Medicines and disinfectants for ani- mals and garbage lighters of the street department, Matanzas. T. Bea & Co 2 cases mineral oil. 5.20 5 gallons machine oil 2.50 1 Yale lock. 1.25 20 pounds cotton waste 1.80 20 pounds soda. 1.50 1 ball twine .10 2 paint brushes. 1.00 4 pounds Surina earth paint .60 2 sacks charcoal. 1.50 5 pounds copper rivets. 2.00 2 monkey wrenches. 2.00 2 lantern chimneys 60 20.05 For tug used in towing garbage lighters and for corral of the street department, Matanzas. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 279 A. Carreno Bros 25 sheets writing paper. .25 1 box pens.. .90 1,000 blank forms. 8.00 ream writing paper. 1.25 Manuel Fernandez J. Lombardo & Co Material 52 pounds nails. 10 bolts 16 iron hinges 2 iron locks. 23 packages wire nails. pound zinc nails.. 14 barrels cement 61 pounds axle grease 6 hasps . The Matanzas Water Co... P. B. Tinney Paulino Soles. 2 barrels cement 45,936 gallons water 34,520 gallons water 2 sacks charcoal 2 blank book forms. J. L. McWilliams 1,000 blank forms 2,160 pounds corn fodder Total $2.10 .56 1.00 .50 1.66 .10 63.00 2.44 10.40 25.00 For use in the office of the street de- partment, Matanzas. For constructing trough for dump- ing contents of odorless excavator, street department, Matanzas. Labor included in amount of bill; quantity and kind purchased not specified. .60 71.96 9.50 13.78 10.36 1.16 For use in corral, steam tug, and con- struction of sea wall and dock for garbage lighters, street department, Matanzas, Cuba. For repairs to drains, drum barracks, Matanzas. For tug used in towing garbage light- ers, street department, Matanzas. .do For use in connection with the street department, Matanzas. 2.50 For use in the office of the street de- partment, Matanzas. 8.00 ..do 6.48 For animals of the street department, Matanzas. 1,660. 38 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George Bell, jr., First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 27 Parker, Waugh & Co 385 pounds red paste paint $38.50 Painting roof of two laundries and a bakery at Pinar del Rio, Cuba. 280 PERSONAL PROPERTY. + [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. Carl F. Hartmann, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Santiago, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 14 Luis B. Ruiz. 300 telegraph poles 16 do 70 telegraph poles 19 .do 11 large telegraph poles Total $450.00 between Used in the construction of telegraph lines Manzanillo and Bayamo. 105.00 33.00 ..do Used in construction of telegraph lines between Bayamo and Canto. 588.00 [Personal property purchased by Capt. James W. Watson, Tenth United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Mayari, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 7 Jose Zamora. 4 pieces lumber. Emery paper $2.40 .20 8 yards awning. 4.80 1 package nails. .20 4 screws with washers. 1.20 2 packages nails. 40 Chalk .25 2 pairs hinges 70 1 pair rings. .10 Glue. 1 lock 20 .45 Specific use not more definitely stated. Quantity emery paper, chalk, and glue not stated. Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. $10.90 Barracks and quarters Marino Rodriguez. 2 flag poles 3.00 .do 25 yards cord .50 do 2 padlocks. .90 ..do Do. 20 posts 25.00 Sanitation Do. $29.40 21 15 14 | Beola & Co Elijio Terrer. C. Gran Griotia & Co. R. Laroche 3 rafters 6,016 feet lumber 232.64 Barracks and quarters Do. 1.20 Used in warehouse at Mayari, Cuba.. 135 pounds pork 14.85 Used as subsistence for indigent Cu- bans at Mayari. 5 kegs nails. 35.00 Miscellaneous municipalities Do. 180 pounds beans. $10.80 180 pounds sugar 8.10 2 empty bags 30 19.20 Charities and hospitals. 21 Jose Zamera 1 water cask. 1.50 Barracks and quarters Do. Do. 24 R. Laroche 100 pounds coffee. $20.00 180 pounds sugar 9.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 281 180 pounds beans. 120 pounds pork. 12.60 13.20 54.80 Charities and hospitals. 399.49 Do. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Harry B. Chamberlain, assistant quartermaster, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 1 Total Apr. Cassimiro Fernandez. 26,191 pounds lime. $91.97 Used in connection with sanitation and street repair at Colon. 30 Hermore & Bugat 16 mule shoes $2.40 2 dumping bolts. 2.00 Ramon Oliveras & Co 3,937 pounds corn. 4.40 36.62 ..do For public animals in connection with sanitation and street repairs at Colon. 132.99 [Personal property purchased by Capt. George F. Barney, Second United States Artillery, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900, as audited.] Total Apr. Knight & Wall Co 8 barrels lime.. 50 pounds glue $8.00 10.00 50 pounds salt .50 10 pounds blue paint. 1.50 Total $20.00 Used for whitewashing barracks and commissary at Vedado, Habana. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William M. Talbott, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, Apr. 9 5 Enrique Cumbreno. Esteban de la Torre Perret & Bares 18 Domingo Rodriquez. 338 26 Pablo Garcia 30 Thomas D. Crews. 200 telegraph poles 30 telegraph poles 1 typewriter frame. 1 washer, 1153 pounds iron clamps 4 telegraph poles 1,000 sheets letter paper 1900, as audited.] $150.00 24.00 .do ..do Rural police and administration. 21.40 27.62 Used in construction of telegraph lines. 2.80 Rural police and administration $6.50 Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. Labor included in amount of bill. Specific use not more definitely stated. 282 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. William M. Talbott, Signal Corps, United States Volunteers, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900, as audited.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 30 Thomas D. Crews. Juan Garanger Total Articles. 1,000 envelopes 6 typewriter ribbons. 175 telegraph poles Amounts. Disposition and use. 6.00 $19.00 131.25 376.07 Rural police and administration.. do Specific use not more definitely stated. Do. $6.50 [Personal property purchased by Antonio Criado, president of the board of Hospital Carmen, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 11 Eliodoro Gonzalez Ricardo Sanchez 828 pounds fresh beef. 300 pounds rice 175 pounds potatoes 150 pounds lard. 62 pounds sugar 99 pounds coffee 175 pounds beans 62 pounds bacon.. 6 boxes vermicelli. 75 pounds chocolate. 50 pounds olive oil.. 62 pounds onions 12 cans fish • 50 pounds Epsom salts 4 cans sausages $149.04 Supplies furnished Hospital Carmen. $10.50 5.25 14. 62 4.38 17.80 13.51 6.74 12.00 13.88 6. 24 2.20 3.00 1.00 6.00 75 pounds codfish. 7. 13 6 cans cheese 2.34 2 ounces saffron 1.70 2 pounds red pepper .30 1 demijohn vinegar. 2.50 6 packages candles 75 1 cask olives. .90 1 gallon wine. .90 1 demijohn wine 3.25 6 pounds soap .90 13 pounds hams. 2.21 2 pounds sausages .50 24 bottles beer 3.50 1 string garlic .50 1 demijohn alcohol. 4.00 1 can mineral oil 2.20 1 bottle rum 15 150.85 .do PERSONAL PROPERTY. 283 Jose Bertran. Segismundo Nogueras. Alfredo de las Casas. Jose Argudin. 1,177 pounds bread. 465 bottles milk Medicine 49 blouses 49 nightshirts 55.67 .do 23.25 do 26.25 .do $36.75 36.75 Fernando Recio. 1 linen sheet 1 bedspread 4 pillowcases 1 cot..... 85 .52 1 bedcurtain 55 .81 1 cotton muffler .23 1.50 77.96 ..do 20 barrels coal. 8.00 1 cord wood 3.25 11.25 .do R. Gonzalez Rojo.. 3 galvanized-iron buckets. 1.50 2 enameled buckets. 1.60 3.10 .do Jose Garcia Alonso. 1 sugar bowl. .50 1 heavy pot. 75 2 cans paint .40 1 coffeepot.. 1 skimmer. .80 .20 2.65 ...do Enrique Lopez 1 set balances Total 10.00 .do 510.02 Quantity and character of medicine purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by J. D. Castillo, director civil hospital, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 23 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli.. 10 boxes bluing 36 brooms 4 brushes $1.00 12.00 5.20 12 lamp wicks .10 12 lamp chimneys 1.25 12 lamp burners 1.50 12 sponges.. 1.50 12 cans paste 7.20 10 bottles Japanese gold. 4.00 6 ladles... 1.20 1 gauge. .65 4 iron rings. 60 1 bucket. .50 7 washstands 22.75 · 11 wire mattresses. 41.50 • 31 wooden chairs. 30.00 12 table plates. 12 soup plates .90 .90 284 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by J. D. Castillo, director civil hospital, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 23 Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 12 "cubiertos" (knife, fork, plate, $6.00 and spoon). 12 tablespoons 24 tumblers.. Amounts. Disposition and use. 2.40 2.16 12 cups 5 pounds rope 1.50 .95 2 chamois skins. 3.00 3 index books .90 12 teaspoons 1.25 1 watering pot. 1.90 13 varas oilcloth 5.85 2 balls twine. .40 Pumice stone. .10 21 blank books. 11.08 1 copybook 2.50 4 brass rings. .05 2 tons coal.. 22.00 1 gallon coal tar. .25 2 sets scales. 5.00 1 bottle shellac .80 pound shellac.. .30 1 gallon varnish 1.75 1 gallon alcohol .60 14 pounds gum arabic .70 1 penknife.. 1.25 1 lock. .60 1 washtub 2.00 12 pencils. .45 6 dusters. 3.00 4 crosses.. .80 1 keg 1.25 1 enameled toilet set 8.50 3 rubber stamps 4.00 ream paper 1.50 1 box pens.. 70 6 penholders. .20 1 steel file 50 · 3 sheets emery paper .15 2 enameled wash basins. 1.00 2 wash-basin valves .60 1 thermometer .60 2 nickel-plated faucets 7.00 100 rolls toilet paper. 10.00 1 hanging lamp 2.00 $250. 29 For use in civil hospital, Santiago de Quantity pumice stone purchased not Cuba, Cuba. stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 285 Capt. Thomas F. Ryan, com- | 8,700 pounds ice missary of subsistence, 6,100 pounds flour U.S. Vols. Juan E. Ravelo 1,000 blank forms.. Total 43.50 ..do 146.40 do 4.00 .do 444. 19 Apr. 12 Eliodoro Gonzalez 650 pounds beef Casildo Lopez & Sobrinos 108 pairs shoes. [Personal property purchased by Superior Sister Luz de Santo Teresa de Jesus (Orphan Asylum), disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] For use in the asylum of San Juan Disposed of by Sor Luz de Santa Teresa Ponuceno. de Jesus, superior. $130.00 $63.00 31 bags coal 12.40 1 stove.... 1.20 6 pair irons 2.40 3 bags bananas 18.00 150 pounds sweet potatoes. .90 24 bags pumpkins 1.00 12 schoolbooks 3.00 18 brooms 3.60 4 water pails.. 7.40 12 washstands 96 plates 8 dishes 26 spoons 3.60 11.76 18.80 .70 1 fork. .20 1 knife .40 148.36 ..do Do. Jose Bertran. Jose Calderon 837 pounds bread 40.17 .do Do. 1 gallon wine.. $3.50 10 pine boards. 4.01 7.51 do Do. Jose Argudin.. 3 pieces ribbon .90 1 box powder. 1 spool thread .75 35 14 ounces silk 1.35 3.35 ..do.. Bte Londaitsbehere Alberto W. Blanco. 2 pieces leather. Medicines 8.99 .do 5.30 .do Ricardo Sanchez 50 pounds potatoes $3.00 Do. Do. Disposed of by Sor Luz de Santa Teresa de Jesus, superior; quantity pur- chased not specified. 72 cans sardines 7.56 4 boxes condensed milk. 22.00 99 pounds lard.. 9.34 case beer. 1.70 100 pounds Spanish beans 9.00 25 pounds bacon. 2.38 1 demijohn wine 3.25 2 cans fish . 46 286 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Superior Sister Luz de Santo Teresa de Jesus (Orphan Asylum), disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 12 Ricardo Sanchez 2 bags rice. 25 pounds coffee. $16.17 4. 25 100 pounds beans 5.50 75 pounds salmon 15.00 1 case vermicelli 2.00 24 pounds onions .74 123 pounds soap 7.99 25 pounds vinegar .55 can peppers.. .66 1 barrel olives .85 12 pounds chocolate. 2.28 2 pounds garlic .85 1 can oil 6.00 2 pounds canary seed .16 144 boxes matches. 90 67 pounds cheese 1.55 • 25 pounds starch 2.00 $126. 14 For use in the asylum of San Juan Ponuceno. Disposed of by Sor Luz de Santa Teresa de Jesus, superior. Total 469.82 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. John L. Hines, commissary, Second United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Pasa Caballos, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 23 Pons & Co 44 water-closets. Packing $704.00 20.00 Spanish gold 724.00 Reduced to U. S. currency $658.18 Applied to construction of a system of sewerage at Pasa Caballos. 30 Olascoaga, Sota. 2 kegs nails.. Quantity packing purchased not specified. $8.00 37 kegs wire nails 2.25 1 jug alcohol 2.50 6 pounds white lead paint .60 443 cans oil paint. 43.94 40 cans Lions' paint. 75.20 12 packages lampblack paint 1.20 2 cans Russian blue paint 80 5 gallons turpentine. 4.00 6 bends. 2.25 5 pounds lac glue 2.75 1 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 287 100 pounds galvanized iron 7.00 6 pounds wire nails .36 1 can oil paint.. Garriga & Figueras.. can red paint 3 joints pipe 55 pounds iron pipę 3 iron caps. 4 pounds square packing. 27,386 feet lumber 500 roofing tiles. 150.85 Applied to construction of set of officer's quarters at Pasa Caballos. 3.86 1.66 .45 3.71 1.50 2.00 13. 18 Applied to construction of water sup- ply system at Pasa Caballos. .1, 306. 28 31.50 1,337.78 Applied to construction of new set Labor included in amount of bill. officers' quarters at Pasa Caballos. H. W. Klittke & Co 14 pounds tool steel 32 pounds flat iron 12 machine bolts 2.32 1.44 .24 2 unions .30 1 bushing .15 1 horizontal check. .75 1 globe valve .75 5.95 Applied to construction of water sys- tem at Pasa Caballos. Capt. F. J. Kernan, Second U. S. Infantry. 125 blank forms 3.00 Applied to construction of set band quarters at Pasa Caballos. 100 envelopes.. 1.00 Applied to purchase of stationery for office of the constructing quarter- master. Howard Egleston G. L. Donald 3,500 pounds lead. 7,016 feet flooring lumber 140.00 175. 40 Applied to construction of system of sewerage, Pasa Caballos. Applied to construction of new set officers' quarters at Pasa Caballos. Total 2,485.34 [Personal property purchased by Isaac Carrillo, paymaster of the superior court (audiencia), disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Jose Lopez 6 protocol books. 12 spools cotton 3 balls twine……….. 1 quire manila paper. 500 envelopes. 1,250 blank forms. 1,000 sheets press paper. 2 reams paper Less 1 book returned $30.00 2.70 .45 .60 2.00 8.10 3.50 · 5.90 53.25 2.60 $50.65 For the superior court (audiencia) of Binding of the books included in the Habana. bill. 288 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Isaac Carrillo, paymaster of the superior court (audiencia), disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. 30 Daniel Hernandez. Ice $3.95 6 blankets 1.50 2 dusters. 4.80 2 bottles acid. .48 3 brooms 1.44 Chloride and soap .50 $12.67 For the superior court (audiencia) of Quantity of ice, chloride, and soap Habana. purchased not stated. May 2 M. Ruiz & Co 700 blank forms 4.50 2 reams paper 6.00 1 bottle ink. .15 Apr. 19 21 May 4 Aniceto Elejalde. Manuel Diaz. Gualberto Gonzales. 4 desks 1 desk 10.00 Apr. 29 Daniel Hernandez. 30 Ruiz & Brother. 1 curtain Ice.. 4 boxes pens. 1 glass pen tray 1 eraser.. 3.00 3.34 $4.00 10.65 60.00 ..do • For the fiscal's office of the superior Disposed of by Francisco Noval & court (audiencia). ..do For the superior court (audiencia) of Habana. Marti, fiscal. Do. For the fiscal's office of the superior | Disposed of by Francisco Noval & court (audiencia). Marti, fiscal. Quantity of ice not stated. 1.00 .20 2 blank forms .20 Spanish gold 5.40 Reduced to U. S. currency at the rate of 10 per cent. 4.91 For the superior court (audiencia) of Habana. May 5 J. Eligio Mosquera 1 lightning rod and 1 pound wire 6.00 ..do Labor in placing the telephone and examining the lightning rods on the building included in the bill. C. M. Rich. Total 1,000 envelopes 5.38 166.60 Apr. 14 [Personal property purchased by Jorge Tomas, Hospital San Nicolas, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900, as audited.] A. Carreno Bros 3 blank books 1 spool thread. 1 bottle red ink 50 envelopes.. $7.50 .15 35 40 $8.40 Supplies purchased for the Hospital San Nicolas. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 289 Quantity tomatoes, pepper, lettuce, and radishes purchased not stated. 1 Ramon Menendez. Tomatoes. 40 Pepper .30 Lettuce and radishes. .25 15 cabbages 1.20 625 pounds sweet potatoes. 7.50 200 eggs 5.00 65 pounds fish 7.80 22.45 .do 62 jars milk 31.00 .do 31 sacks coal 13.95 ..do Juan Gomez. Eguia & Ortiz 10 kilos starch. 20 kilos codfish 30 kilos coffee 1,240 pounds beef. 152.67 do 150 kilos rice $8.75 100 kilos sugar. 6.70 1.60 4.00 10.64 25 kilos onions.. 1.00 7 kilos chocolate 4.00 3 boxes vermicelli. 4.00 1 box soap. 4.60 1 box bluing .10 1 box mineral oil 3.00 9 brooms 2.70 80 kilos beans 10.55 6 demijohns wine 11.50 1 demijohn alcohol 1.75 1 demijohn brandy. .80 25 kilos corn flour 1.60 100 kilos potatoes. 4.10 2 strings garlic .70 17 kilos salted meat 4.75 can olive oil 1.10 1 can lard 2.25 90.19 ..do Roman Cora. 697 varas cloth 57.81 do B. de la Torre. 349 yards cloth. 28.89 .do T. Bea & Co. 24 enameled dishes. $2.50 24 cups 2.50 24 pitchers. 3.50 3 buckets 1.50 2 pans .... 60 1 pound sienna paint. 20 2 packages tacks. 20 1 pound white glue. 25 1 gallon turpentine. 90 pound putty. .10 8 sheets sandpaper .10 1 pound pumice stone .10 12.45 .do Jose Solis. 14 varas oilcloth. 10.80 do Lorenzo Fuentes 1 lamp. $2.50 11189-Y Y -19 29010 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Jorge Tomas, Hospital San Nicolas, disbursing officer at Matanzas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900, as audited.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Lorenzo Fuentes Jose Zabala.. Antonio B. Zanetti, Total Amounts. 12 tubes.. 12 wicks $1.70 .25 1 alcohol lamp 2 burners 1.50 .60 $6.55 Supplies purchased for the Hospital San Nicolas. 334 feet lumber 17.91 .do 60 grams tincture tolu. $0.15 pound fluid extract kola 2.25 2 pounds vaseline .80 pound benzoate soda 1.20 1 pound caffeine. 1.00 2 pounds carbolic acid 2.00 2 cakes soap 15 yards tape . pound cinnamon pound white oxide 1 ream brown paper. 1 syringe 2.50 50 .45 1 pound permanganate lime 1.00 .40 .75 80 1 truss 50 14.30 ..do 467.37 [Personal property purchased by Clorinda Groso, treasurer of the San Felix Orphan Asylum, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900, ] R. Alvarez & Bro 589 pounds meat. 24 sacks coal. 1,694 crackers. 1,550 loaves bread. 650 pounds rice.. 3 boxes vermicelli. 60 pounds coffee. $82.45 13.20 5.59 11.16 20.80 4.80 12.00 86 pounds lard. 8.60 220 cans condensed milk. 26.40 80 bottles fresh milk 6.00 50 pounds jerked beef. 5.75 56 pounds codfish 6.45 75 pounds potatoes 2.60 100 pounds white sugar 3.50 25 pounds chick pea. 3.00 Date. April 9 Apr. 14 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 291 Anido & Nephew. Francisco Lopez.. Joaquin Quintero Total For use in the San Felix Orphan Disposed of by Feliz Diaz, president. Asylum at Santa Clara. 25 pounds Rocomora soap 1.60 1 can mineral oil. 1.90 2 cases Jerez wine 12.28 $228.08 144 buttons 1.00 12 spools thread 1.00 144 varas linen 12.67 60 yards linen 8.62' 28 varas Irish linen. 5.60 19 pairs shoes. 28.89 26.20 do ...do 19 prescriptions $2.85 2 sulphate magnesia. .60 1 bottle Marguco magnesia .70 3 bottles creosote emulsion. 3.00 1 bottle Gibert blood purifier. 1 bottle quinine 1.20 .60 8.95 .do 292.12 Do. Disposed of by Candido Leon, presi- dent. Do. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, department of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 480 sheets paper Stationery supply for civil courts, Disposed of under the direction of M. $4.50 Moron, Cuba. .20 .do .20 .do Apr. 18 Manuel R. Socarras 1 sheet blotter. Wafers bottle ink. .30 do 1 bottle mucilage. .20 do Pens. .40 .do Needles .06 .do $5.86 1 almanac .60 .do bottle ink. .60 do Wafers .30 .do Blotter .40 .do • 1 spool thread .21 do de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. 292 PERSONAL PROPERTY. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Date. [Personal property purchased by Americo Silva, department of finance, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Apr. 18 | Manuel R. Socarras. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Stationery supply for civil courts, Disposed of under the direction of M. Moron, Cuba. do Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. 1 broom $0.40 2 bottles mucilage. .40 .do 960 sheets paper box pens... • 9.00 ..do .75 .do $12.66 970 sheets paper 9.45 .do bottle ink. .60 .do 2 sheets blotters .40 .do 1 bottle stamp ink. .50 do 1 ruler. .81 do Needles .10 .do Mineral oil .20 box pens. .60 ..do 12.66 960 sheets paper 9.00 .do 2 sheets blotters .40 do bottle ink. .60 do box pens. .75 .do - 1 broom 30 .do 1 spool thread .20 .do 1 bottle mucilage. .20 .do Paper.. .25 ..do 1 glass inkwell .96 do 12.66 720 sheets paper 6.75 .do 14 varas oilcloth 1.50 do bottle ink. .60 .do box pens. .75 .do Wafers .30 .do 2 sheets blotters .40 ..do 2 bottles mucilage 40 .do 6 pencils. .50 .do 1 spool thread .21 .do Mineral oil 1.25 .do 12.66. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of under the direction of M. de S. Valdes, judge first instance; quantity not stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 293 Oil supplies for light-houses at Mater- | Disposed of under the direction of nillo, Station de Practicos. Pompeyo Sanol, chief engineer pub- lic works. Do. 36.00 Water for light-houses at Mater- nillo, Station de Practicos. 247.50 11 Tomen Janer & Co 17 cases olive oil.. 155.00 Javier Harenadez 36 water pipes 9 Total Apr. 10 [Personal property purchased by Antonio Perez Utrera, public works, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Antonio Copperi. 11 iron pickaxes For the construction of the road from Cannao to Hoyo de Manicaragua, province of Santa Clara. $12.10 3 packages wire nails. .21 28 iron screws .84 6 pounds flat hoop iron. .24 20 meters cord. 3.45 1 set steel needles 2.00 60 fathoms twine .80 1 metal tape..... 4.00 19 pounds manila rope 3.04 Spanish gold 26.68 Reduced to U. S. currency $24.26 17 Paulino Soles. 1 blank book $0.10 2 pencils.. .14 3 boxes paper fasteners 1.50 1 spool cotton thread. .30 bottle ink. .70 1 steel eraser 1.00 1 penknife.. 1.25 2 bottles red ink .40 1 box pens.. ream paper .90 650 blank forms 6.25 50 100 envelopes.. .40 13.44 For the construction of the road from Matanzas to Canasi, province of Matanzas. .do Fidel Fundora 500 square meters stone 400.00 19 Rabel & Co..... 14,715 pounds bituminous coal 66.21 .do Benito Framel. 3 bottles coal oil $0.45 14 pounds manila twine.. 1.50 2 lamp chimneys 40 1 scrubbing brush 70 Sponges 20 Potash .20 1 iron bucket .40 1 pound galvanized wire 10 4 lamp wicks .08 294 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Antonio Perez Utrera, public works, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Apr. 19 Benito Framel Jose Alvitoa Amounts. 5 glass tumblers $1.60 6 bottles cen. oil. 2.28 4 bottles cylinder oil 1.52 12 pounds cotton waste. 1.80 1 steel bit. 1.60 2 augers .95 1 carpenter's square. .50 1 pencil .04 11 pounds hemp twine 2.76 1 bottle linseed oil. .28 1 paint brush.. 35 gallons varnish 70 1 gallon turpentine. 30 1 bottle olive oil. 35 $19.06 For the study of the dredging of the harbor of Cardenas, province of Matanzas. Quantity sponges and potash pur- chased not specified. Pens. .12 Needles .06 200 sheets commercial paper 75 12 pencils. 45 1 box paper fasteners. .65 100 blank forms 90 100 envelopes.. .37 ream paper 1 sheet blotting paper .90 .05 1 sheet drawing paper 1.50 5.75 ..do 582.72 Quantity pens and needles purchased not specified. [Personal property purchased by B. F. Davis, treasury disbursing clerk, account auditor's office, disbursing officer at Habana, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 3 Manuel Ponte 1 water basin. 2 sponges $2.00 .40 $2.40 4 Harris Bros. 1 roll top desk. 65.00 1 chair 18.00 83.00 do For use in central office, Habana, Used and disposed of under the direc- Cuba. tion of W. H. Reeves, acting auditor for the island of Cuba. Used and disposed of under the direc- tion of W. H. Emery, auditor for the island of Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 295 10 Juan Colomer 2 curtains 14.00 For use of assistant auditor, depart- ment of customs, Habana, Cuba. Do. M. Pulido 2 record books. 60.00 82,000 blank forms. 818.25 878.25 For use of the auditor's office, Ha- Do. bana, Cuba. 23 19 Joaquin Arnaldo Nueva Fabrica & Hielo Harris Bros. Pulido & Co 1 step ladder 7.00 .do Do. 1,005 pounds ice. 7.67 .do Do. 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 .do Do. 6 boxes rubber bands. $7.00 1 book (journal)…….. 1.25 3 boxes fasteners 1.20 1 blank book .25 24 balls thread. 2.20 1 box pens.. 1.25 1 letter copy book 4.50 144 lead pencils 7.20 24 blue pencils 1.30 1 rubber ruler .90 1 rubber eraser 25 1 index book 25 1 hand blotter. 2 bottles paste 1 ink pad. .60 1.25 .75 Total 30.15 1, 023.47 .do Do. [Personal property purchased by Alfredo Perez, president board of patrons, general hospital, disbursing officer at Remedios, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 16 Esteban Paget. Medicine 2 rubber syringes. For use in the general hospital at Quantity purchased not specified. Remedios. $101.16 $2.00 1 Rubinat mineral water. 1 bottle tar .25 .50 2 needles 1.10 3.85 .do Emilo Cuenca Antonio Rodriguez & Bro 625 pounds chick-peas. 186 pounds coffee.. 248 pounds sugar 100 pounds beans. 186 pounds lard 25 pounds salt 31 bottles olive oil 124 pounds vermicelli -- 1,406 bottles fresh milk 1,400 pounds potatoes. 112. 48 .do $33.60 42.25 55.80 7.44 7.00 14.74 .25 5.58 16. 12 124 pounds bacon. 12.40 12 pounds chocolate. 2.88 25 pounds black beans 65 296 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Alfredo Perez, president board of patrons, general hospital, disbursing officer at Remedios, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 16 Antonio Rodriguez & Bro Articles. 25 pounds onions. 186 pounds ham 2 strings garlic 3 pounds red pepper. Provisions. $0.60 29.76 · 60 .24 Amounts. $232.91 Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in the general hospital at Remedios. Quantity not stated. Do. Do. 48.10 .do Nicolas Anciano. Fresh fish 18.00 do Juan Molina. Manuel Fuentes. Feed 12.00 .do 2 cases mineral oil. $6.20 6 burners 1.50 6 lamp chimneys 1.50 18 wicks .25 9.45 .do ream writing paper. 1.90 1 rubber eraser .25 1 box pens. .60 100 envelopes. 80 1 index book 25 Blotting paper .10 1 box writing paper .10 4.00 For use in the office, general hospital at Remedios. 1 box soap 5.00 1 bundle rope .35 72 clothes pin .25 5.60 do Madrid & Martinez. Sebastian Lagamasino. 1 American flag 1 shirt 1.50 .do 1.50 .do 1 sprinkler 1.80 ..do Total 552.35 [Personal property purchased by Augustin Aguero, collector of customs, disbursing officer at Batabano, Cuba, during the month of February, 1900.] Feb. 28 Manuel Torre Stationery. $0.75 For use in office of collector of cus- toms, Batabano, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 297 [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] April 4 Bartolome Mestre 6 penholders. 6 pencils.. 1 ream paper For use in connection with civil gov- ernment, Santiago. Invitation to the funeral of the mayor of the city of Santiago. Disposed of by Demetrio Castillo, civil governor. Disposed of by Demetrio Castillo, civil governor; quantity paper and en- velopes purchased not specified. Used in repairs to furniture, office Disposed of by Demetrio Castillo, civil civil government. $0.50 40 4.50 1,000 blank forms. • 10.00 6 spools thread 3.60 12 needles 30 1 box paper fasteners. .60 6 bottles mucilage.. 1.80 3 blank books 9.00 2 liters ink. 1.50 25 envelopes. .15 1 stick sealing wax. .12 $32.47 Manuel Morales y Hernan- dez. 200 blank forms; paper; envelopes.. 24.00 Valiente & Co 27 chest locks.. $13.50 1 metal door knocker .10 .do 2 clothes racks 1.00 .do 2 bottles varnish 1.60 .do 1 washstand; 1 bucket 3.50 .do bottle wine spirits. .50 .do 1 bottle turpentine . 25 ..do 2 reams writing paper 10.00 Shellac varnish .10 governor. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. Do. ernment, Santiago. .do For use in connection with civil gov- Disposed of by Demetrio Castillo, civil governor; quantity purchased not specified. 30.55 2 A. L. Salazar & Bro 100 sheets carbon paper 3.25 3 reams writing paper. 14.85 18.10 Discount .20 17.90 For use in connection with adminis- Disposed of by Bernardo J. Breno, tration of finance. Santiago Ice Co. Gutierrez Bros. 1,150 pounds ice 6.90 .do administration. Do. 1 box pens. $0.70 1 box rubber bands. 1.00 6 waste-paper baskets 4.80 2 rulers 1.00 7.50 ..do Do. Virginio Porro. 2 dusters. 1.60 1 bucket 1.00 1 complete washstand 5.75 2 brooms. .90 9.25 .do Do. 298 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. A. Magrans & Co 3 towels Jose Martinez 2 rubber stamps 26 M. Caballero. 1 wheelbarrow Articles. Amounts. $3.00 .80 1.00 Disposition and use. Remarks. For use in connection with adminis- Disposed of by Bernardo J. Breno, tration of finance. .do Used in the removal of and making shelves for the records of the pre- vious administration of finance, Santiago. administration. Do. Quantity purchased not specified. Manuel Garcia E. Z. Herman Ros Bros. Juan Pablo Cruz. 2 Adens & Co. Lumber 387 feet lumber 535 feet lumber Lumber 1 liter ink • 2 crystal ink wells. 1 ream writing paper. 3 sheets blotting paper 27.50 .do 17.41 .do 16.10 .do 25.00 ..do Do. $1.50 1.75 3.50 .45 · 1 box pens. 1.00 200 envelopes. .75 1 bottle mucilage 25 12 pencils. 80 10.00 For use in the office assistant treasurer of finance, Guantanamo. Disposed of by Alberto C. Jani, assist- ant treasurer of finance. 3 Rafael G. Legra. 6 penholders 60 1 bottle carmine ink. .60 1 box pens.. 60 1 box paper fasteners. .10 1.90 For use in the office assistant treasurer | Disposed of by Rafael G. Legra, assist- of finance, Baracoa. ant treasurer of finance. Jose G. Betancourt 3 reams writing paper. 9.25 5 sheets emery paper 1.00 1 bottle ink. .70 2 boxes pens. 1.20 1 box wafers 1.05 4 sheets blotting paper .30 2 boxes paper fasteners. .80 100 envelopes.. 60 1 bottle mucilage. 10 15.00 For use in the office assistant treas- Disposed of by Antonio Aguilera, as- urer of finance, Holguin. sistant treasurer of finance. Salustiano Gonzalez. 1 desk pad. 1.50 1 inkstand. .60 1 box paper fasteners. 60 2.70 For use in the office assistant treas- urer of finance, Manzanillo. 23 Miguel Delunde G. Ramon Garcia Martinez. Miguel Muniz 1 revolving chair. 6.00 ..do 1 writing desk 5.00 .do - 1 iron safe 50.00 .do Disposed of by Modesto A. Tirado, as- sistant treasurer of finance. Do. Do. Disposed of by Modesto A. Tirado, as- sistant treasurer. Date. Apr. 2 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 299 For use in the judge-advocate audi- | Disposed of by Rafael M. Portuondo, encia, Santiago. judge-advocate. Do. For use in the office of the secretary Disposed of by Urbano Sanchez, presi- of audiencia, Santiago. .do For use in the office of assistant treas- urer of finance, Guantanamo. dent. Do. Do. Do. Disposed of by Alberto C. Jane, assist- ant treasurer. For use in the office judge of instruc- Disposed of by Sixto J. Vasconcillos, tion, north district. judge of instruction. 3 Daniel Fajardolitiz. Gutierez Bros. 100 blank forms 7 books (Civil Code). 12.00 2 liters ink. $15.75 1.40 6 bottles mucilage. 60 6 sheets blotting paper 60 1 box letter paper 90 1 ream paper 4.00 200 envelopes. .80 3 rubber erasers 45 24.50 ..do 6 Valiente & Co 6 blank books. 3 liters ink 12 bottles mucilage. 12 spools thread 6 papers needles. 6 skeins hemp thread 2 locks. 4.00 4.50 90 2.40 .60 .90 1.00 24 reams writing paper. 8.80 2 boxes paper fasteners. 1.20 24.30 23 Daniel Fajartolitz. Bartolome Mestre Agustin Tapia. Rafael Font 1,500 blank forms; 400 sheets writing paper. 19.00 25 books (Memorial Statistics) 25.00 ..do .do 2 books (Colecian Legislation) 9.00 1 iron safe 100.00 2 Gutierrez Bros. 1 liter ink. $0.70 1 metal blotter holder. .80 1 desk pad. 1.50 1 ink well 1.00 1 box pens. .73 1 waste-paper basket .80 1 bottle stamp ink 30 5.83 Enrique Veranes Juan Ravelo. 1 bookcase. 12.00 1 office chair 3.00 15.00 .do 2 reams writing paper. 4.50 500 envelopes. 1.73 1,600 blank forms. 9.60 15.83 Garriga & Co 3 reams writing paper; envelopes.. 12.51 1 box pens. .90 1 bottle ink. 1.25 2 bottles mucilage. .90 Blotting paper. 1.10 16.66 Do. For use in the office judge of first in- stance and instruction, south dis- trict, Santiago. Disposed of by Jose V. Tapia, judge of first instance. For use in office of judge of first in- Disposed of by Gonzalez Perez, judge; stance, Guantanamo. quantity of envelopes and blotting paper purchased not specified. 300 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. Apr. 3 Domingo Alril. Articles. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. 3 reams writing paper. $11.71 1 liter ink 1.20 1 box pens. 2.40 9 sheets blotting paper 1.35 $16.66 Salustiano Gonzalez. 5 reams writing paper.. 1 liter ink 11.00 1.00 12.00 For use of office judge of first instance and instruction, Manzanillo. Hannio Gonzalez. Blank forms. 1.66 .do Leonardo Garcia Catasus Bros. 1 tablecloth. 3.00 .do 2 reams writing paper. For use of office, judge of first in- Disposed of by Rodrigo Portuondo, stance, Baracoa. judge. Disposed of by Manuel Fuendes, judge. Disposed of by Manuel Fuendes, judge. Quantity purchased not stated. Disposed of by Manuel Fuendes, judge. $12.50 1 liter ink 1.25 200 envelopes. 1.60 131 postage stamps. 1.31 16.66 23 Jose S. Betancourt. 6 reams writing paper. For use in office of judge of instruc- Disposed of by Mariano Velato, tion, Bayamo. judge. 18.50 1 package wafers.. .20 1 box pens. 60 1 bottle ink. 70 100 official envelopes · 50 3 Alea & Sanchez 4 sheets blotting paper 24 register books. 33 20.83 48.00 2 Tomas de Aurdondo. 1 rubber stamp 4.00 Gutierrez Bros. 1 blank book 120 sheets writing paper. $2.25 1.25 3.50 ..do For use of the office judge of first in- stance, Holguin. For use of officers of municipal judges at Tacamara, San Andres, Velasco, and Yregal. For use of board of agriculture, San- tiago. Disposed of by Rodrigo Portuondo, judge at Baracoa. Disposed of by Francisco Fernan- dez, mayor of Holguin. Disposed of by Donato Valiente, sec- retary. Do. 1 office desk 37.50 .do Do. 7 .do 12 penholders $0.60 1 box paper fasteners. 30 10 sheets writing paper. .10 2 blank books 25 1 rubber eraser 15 1 bottle mucilage. 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 301 Aders & Co 1 almanac 2 blank forms (guide lines) 1 piece tracing paper. 50 • .10 9.00 .do Antonio Aguila Postage stamps. 1.90 .do 2.10 For use eastern department of for- Disposed of by Jose Portuondo, chief ests, Santiago. engineer. Disposed of by Jose Portuondo, chief engineer. Balance of account paid at another time. Disposed of by Jose Portuondo, chief engineer. Number purchased not specified. 17 Gutierrez Bros. 1 clock 6 paint brushes. $7.50 .30 2 buckets. 1.20 1 punch .25 ream paper 2.50 100 official envelopes .50 • 1 liter ink 1.10 1 penknife. 1.40 14.75 11 Grain and Girabet. 31½ varas cloth, 1 spool thread 8.75 For use of the institute at Santiago Ynglada, Vives & Francoli. 1 filter, 1 water tank 13.50 Ygnacio Ramirez. Gutierrez Bros. 1 bookcase 16.00 .do do For use of eastern department of mines, Santiago. Disposed of by Euginio Aguilera, chief engineer. Disposed of by G. Fernandez Marcaro, director. Do. Do. 3 towels $0.75 1 book (Limmone's English) 2.00 1 book (Perrer's Physiology 2.00 • 1 book (Estevar's History) 1.50 1 book (Vingut's French) 2.75 1 book (Arpa's Rhetoric and Poetry) 2.50 1 book (Picatoste's Geometry 2.50 1 book (Codma's Agriculture) 5.50 1 book (Janet's Philosophy). 3.00 1 book (Lauglent's Physics). 2.00 1 book (Langleber's Chemistry). 2.00 1 box chalk .40 1 broom 35 1 ball hemp thread. 10 27.35 .do Do. O. Morales 5 pounds sulphuric acid. .40 1 pound caustic soda 15 2 pounds bioxide manganese. 20 pound bromide potash. .25 pound ioxide potash 1.00 1 pound chlorate potash.. .25 1 gallon alcohol .50 1 liter lime water. .15 6 rubber covers. 5 glass liters .10 .20 3. 20 Do. 302 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. 1 Bartolome Mestre 1 blank book 900 blank forms Baix & Bros 3 brooms 1 bucket. $2.50 17.50 $20.00 For use of the institute at Santiago Disposed of by G. Fernandez Marcaro, director. .70 .70 5 Baldomen Lahader. Rafael de Arazoza. 17 locks. 4 door knockers 5 hinges 30 screws 6 rings, staples attached. 4.65 .65 1.20 .15 .30 16 books (dictionaries) 1 book (Law Public Works 1 book (Railroad Law). 8.35 8.00 do .do Do. Do. $0.80 .48 1 book (Police Regulations) .32 1 book (Disposition, 1859). 1.20 2.80 Gutierrez Bros. 1 tablet carmine paint 1.25 For use of the office of chief of public | Disposed of by Jose M. Portuondo, works, Santiago. chief engineer. 1 tablet blue paint. .25 4 sheets blotting paper. 40 1 ream writing paper 5.00 1 tablet china ink. 1.50 6 pencils .30 1 penknife 1.20 9.90 ..do Do. 6 .do 3 paper weights 1.50 2 penracks 1.00 3 hand blotters. 1.80 2 penwipers 1.00 6 towels 6.00 11.30 ..do Joaquin Planas.. 1 bookcase. 9 Garcia & Gomez. 469 pounds olive oil 12.00 48.75 ..do Do. Do. For use at the light-house on Point Disposed of by J. M. Portuondo, chief Lucretia. engineer public works. 3 Meliton Maria. 2 benches. $7.00 2 writing tables 14.00 1 writing desk. 8.00 1 kitchen dresser 5.00 1 blackboard 4.00 1 screen 3.00 41.00 For use of the public school, Puerto Disposed of by M. Lechuga, mayor. Padre. Victor Yrza 2 double writing tables. 22.80 Date. Apr. 11 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 303 Disposed of by Manuel Lechuga, mayor; quantity of chalk and blot- ting paper purchased not specified. 4 benches. 5.60 1 writing desk. 5.00 33.40 For use of the public school, San Manuel. Do. Meliton Mena 3 benches. 9.00 1 writing desk 8.00 1 blackboard 4.00 1 screen 3.00 1 kitchen dresser. 2.00 2 hatracks 3.00 29.00 For use of the public school, Puerto Padre. Do. 1 blackboard 4.00 1 screen 3.00 3 writing tables 20.50 2 benches. 5.00 1 washstand 1.50 1 kitchen dresser 2.00 36.00 .do Do. Lorenzo Queral & Co. 40 readers 8.75 138 arithmetics 4.30 27 geographies. 2.70 18 grammars 204 copy books. 3.38 5.95 84 primers 1.71 102 penholders 1.70 31 boxes pens. 2.10 3 liters ink. 2.90 90 sheets writing paper. .85 1 sponge. .15 24 slate crayons .10 Chalk 1.10 4 brooms .20 12 ink wells .40 24 penholders 2 water jugs 1 zinc bucket. 3 tin cups. 1 pulley 1 wash basin 1 duster 2 blank books Blotting paper Chalk 24 copy books 48 primers 48 arithmetics 48 ink wells 2.00 .65 30 50 50 25 35 .26 18 .70 .72 1.00 • .40 1.40 1 box pens. .60 1 earthen water jar, 1 dipper 1.25 47.35 .do 304 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Articles. Lorenzo Queral & Co 168 copy books.. 228 arithmetics [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. $4.90 4.75 156 ink wells 84 penholders 24 boxes pens. 48 geographies. 1 liter ink 4.55 1.40 1.50 4.80 1.00 2 sponges 35 Writing paper .70 1 water jug. 1.00 1 pulley .50 1 cup, 2 buckets, 2 ropes 2.20 $27.65 For use of the public schools, San Manuel. 24 ink wells .70 12 geographies 24 penholders 48 copy books 24 arithmetics 1 box pens. Chalk Disposed of by Manuel Lechuga, mayor; quantity of writing paper purchased not specified. 1.20 .40 1.40 .50 .60 .20 5.00 For use of the publle schools, Mania- Disposed of by Manuel Lechuga, bon. mayor; quantity of chalk purchased not specified. 72 bottles ink. 2.10 1 liter ink 1.00 72 copy books 2.10 50 sheets writing paper. .50 2 boxes pens.. 1.20 12 grammars 2.25 52 readers 9.50 24 arithmetics .50 24 penholders. 40 1 sponge 15 Chalk .30 20.00 10 kitchen dressers For use of the public schools, Timas. Do. 35.00 11 water jugs 16.50 60 tin cups. 6.00 10 dusters. 12.00 12 brooms 3.60 1 sponge... .10 6 hanging lamps 15.00 4 pounds chalk. .20 1 vara oilcloth. 80 Salustiano Gonzalez. Date. Apr. 3 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 305 11189-Y Y— -20 For use of the public schools, Manza- Disposed of by R. R. de Cespedes, nillo. mayor. 36 small bottles ink 12 maps (Cuba).. 108 penholders.. 24 geographies. 1 sheet blotting paper 3 bottles ink. 1 electric call bell 1 ream writing paper. 1 liter ink 1.20 48.00 1.35 2.00 .10 · 1.80 2.50 3.50 1.00 2 crystal inkstands .70 151.35 1 History of Cuba.. 4 readers .25 1.00 2 drawing books.. .50 12 grammars 1.80 3 boxes pens. 1.80 24 primers. .40 24 spelling books 1.50 102 arithmetics 2.00 36 copy books .90 1 desk pad.... 1.00 Material. 1.50 12.65 .do Disposed of by R. R. de Cespedes, mayor; quantity of material pur- chased not specified. Disposed of by R. R. de Cespedes, mayor. Jose Marti 20 writing tables 50.00 20 benches.. 50.00 100.00 .do Lorenzo Queral & Co 240 copy books 7.00 84 readers 13.50 96 geographies.. 9.60 48 books (agriculture) 9.00 50 grammars 11.25 1 liter ink 1.00 2 boxes pens. 1.80 3 sheets blotting paper .20 50 sheets writing paper. 50 15 pounds chalk. .65 54.50 For use of the public schools, Puerto Padre. Do. Victor Inza 3 double writing tables. 30.00 6 benches. 10.00 1 writing desk. 7.00 47.00 For use of the public schools, San Manuel. Do. Femin Niles. 1 stool; 2 wooden screens. 6.00 2 benches; 3 writing desks 15.50 1 kitchen dresser 3.00 1 case for material. 10.00 1 washstand. 1.00 306 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Emilio Bacardi, treasurer of finance, disbursing officer at Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. 4 brooms. $1.00 1 water bucket, 2 water pitchers, 1 wash basin 2.20 - 1 water jug. 1.30 $40.00 For use of the public schools at Timas. 21 Miguel Naramjo. 1 bookcase 5.85 For use of the public schools at Puerto Padre. Disposed of by Manuel Lechuga, mayor of Puerto Padre. Do. 2 benches. $4.50 2 writing tables 12.65 17.15 ..do Do. Manuel Ochra. 9 buckets 20.25 2 writing desks. 14.25 12 hatracks 6.00 40.50 For use of the public schools at San Miguel. Do. Fermin Niles 2 leather stools 3.00 2 wooden screens. 5.50 1 writing table 10.00 1 bench. 4.00 1 kitchen dresser 3.00 1 case.. 12.00 1 table. 4.00 1 wash basin 1.00 2 buckets 1.50 2 cups .50 1 rope .25 2 brooms .25 9 Manuel Morales Hernandez Blank forms. 75.00 29 blank forms 58.00 133.00 36 blank forms 72.00 .do Blank forms. 75.00 · ...do 147.00 Blank forms. 75.00 ..do 41 blank forms 82.00 ..do 157.00 55 blank forms 110.00 .do Blank forms. 75.00 .do 185.00 45.00 For use of the public schools at Timas. For use of the civil government of the province of Santiago de Cuba. ..do Do. Disposed of by Tomas Padro, secretary of the civil government; quantity purchased not specified. Disposed of by Tomas Padro, secretary of the civil government. Do. Disposed of by Tomas Padro, secretary of the civil government; quantity purchased not specified. Do. Disposed of by Tomas Padro, secretary of the civil government. Do. Disposed of by Tomas Padro, secretary of the civil government; quantity purchased not specified. Femin Niles. Date. Apr. 4 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 307 Blank forms. 31 blank forms 75.00 62.00 do .do 137.00 Do. Disposed of by Tomas Padro, secretary of the civil government. Total 2, 470. 96 [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 7 Diego Velazco. 2 blank books $4.00 Used in the office of civil records, Disposed of by Jose Berenguer, mayor. Santa Clara, Cuba. 24 H. W. Klittke & Co 5,692 schoolbooks. 2 dictionaries. $410.83 6.00 12 boxes chalk 2.40 78 pencils. 3.90 2 blank books 3.50 36 sheets blotting paper 3.00 2 porcelain pitchers 2.00 · 13 enameled pitchers. 10.00 36 enameled cups 3.70 180 porcelain cuspidors. 10.40 13 buckets, 12 pieces rope. 6.65 22 reams writing paper. 48.50 12 liters ink 7.50 3 boxes pens. 1.50 6 penholders. .30 460 slates 19. 17 12 boxes crayons. 3.60 4 clocks. 22.00 15 large earthen jars 16.75 12 towels.. 8.50 15 call bells. 24.25 192 inkstands. 21.00 15 portfolios 16.25 25 dusters.. 5.35 30 sponges 1.80 30 brooms 12.80 1 large basin 6.00 14 crystal tumblers, 14 crystal cov- ers, 14 crystal plates.. 5.60 4 fasteners.. 1.60 1 gallon varnish. 2.00 gallon turpentine 45 2 screws .20 16 veras hemp. .25 12 brushes 3.75 6 ceiling brushes 9.00 2 pocketknives 4.25 704.75 School supplies in the public schools, Disposed of by Leopolda Figueroa, Cienfuegos, Cuba. mayor. 308 PERSONAL PROPERTY. • Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Manuel Mestre 4 blank-book forms. $1.50 3,720 blank-book forms 32.50 2,000 envelopes 11.75 $48.75 Asensio & Puento Leonardo Moreno 353 drawing books. 16.00 .do For use in the public schools at Cien- Disposed of by Leopolda Figueroa, fuegos, Cuba. mayor. Do. 3 brooms $1.00 1 water pitcher .08 1 bucket 60 1 large earthen jar 80 25 envelopes 08 2.56 Rosario Moreno 1 school desk 5.60 For use in the public schools at Pal- Disposed of by Jacinto Portela, mayor. mira. 4 benches 6.40 1 blackboard 2.40 1 desk 1 table 1 washstand 1 screen 1 clock 4.00 1.60 1.20 2.40 2.40 1 call bell. 2.00 28.00 .do Do. Jose Ledo & Co 12 inkstands 6.00 40 pounds iron sulphate 2.40 6 ounces quicklime.. 1.00 3 pulleys... 1.50 3 buckets 1.65 4 painting brushes 1.20 Joaquin Martin. Jose Lopez... 2 floor brushes. 4 pieces rope... 4 empty barrels. 4 brooms. 9 ruleis .20 .80 80 .40 2.25 18.20 2 curtains 7.72 48 school books 6 benches... .72 22.90 ..do For use in the public schools at Es- peranza. For use in the public schools at Sagua. Disposed of by Francisca Valdes, mayor. Disposed of by Francisca Canto, mayor. ..do Manuel Perez Lopez. 12 brooms. $5.00 12 sponges .40 5.40 Do. Do. Do. Julio S. Montero 1 call bell. 2.50 200 envelopes .96 Date. Apr. 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 309. 2 packages needles .18 1 rubber eraser. 20 2 paper hooks.. 30 1 notebook .30 6 reams writing paper. 19.74 7 bottles mucilage 3.22 10 sheets blotting paper. 4 boxes pens. .73 2.72 10 spools thread 1.40 6 penholders. · .20 920 blank forms. 7.09 2 liters ink 1.82 2 blank books. 2.20 2 paper-box fasteners. .70 4 quires wrapping paper. 1.60 9 sheets carbon paper .80 3 blocks paper. .45 2 brooms.. 85 Santo Campos Otero & Co Solana & Co 2 brooms 1 iron safe. 47.96 .85 100.00 Office supplies for use in the office of the superior court at Santa Clara. .do For use in the office of the public works department, Santa Clara. Disposed of by Gabriel Tonceda, pres- ident. Do. Disposed of by D. Lombillo Clark, chief engineer. 2 blank books $10.00 2 blotting pads 2.00 2 index books .60 2 copy books. 3.00 1 copy cup. 1 copying brush 3 blocks paper .75 .50 1.50 1 paper case. 3.75 5 rubber stamps 7.00 • 15 pencils.. .87 350 blank forms, 350 envelopes 4.50 1 package pins 1.50 2 boxes elastics. 1.20 37.17 do Do. Manuel Fuentes. 7 rulers 7 liters ink 360 inkstands. 20 boxes chalk 612 schoolbooks 240.85 3.45 4.55 15.00, 20.00 15 boxes pens.. 9.00 92 writing books.. 23.00 330 penholders.. 6.60 3 blank books 1.80 4 reams writing paper. 11.00 3 flags 12.00 347.25 For use in the public schools at Re- Disposed of by Enrique Malaret, medios. mayor. Antonio Solis. 32 school desks 256.00 8 desks 56.00 · 310 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. Antonio Solis. 4 jar stands. $20.00 4 filtering stones. 12.00 4 large earthern jars. 6.00 8 brooms 3. 20 24 sponges 2.40 8 liters ink. 14.40 4 buckets 6.00 120 penholders 6.00 4 boxes pens. 3.00 $385.00 For use of public schools at Corral- Disposed of by Aldalberto de Villiere, illo. mayor. Joaquin Alegret. 4 clocks 32.00 6 inkstands. 8.50 3 portfolios 6.00 6 maps (Cuba). 42.00 2 call bells. 6.00 94.50 For use of public schools at Placetas. Disposed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor. Margarita R. de Lyarza. Alvaro Casanova Teodomira R. de Avinero Jose Fernandez. Francisco Companioni 1 revolving chair. 3.00 .do 2 school desks. $12.00 2 benches 4.00 16.00 .do Stationery 14.60 .do 8 school desks, 28 benches. 118.00 .do Do. Do. Item not more definitely stated. Disposed of by Amador de Rojas, mayor. 20 school desks $130.00 2 writing tables 20.00 6 blackboards, 6 easels 18.00 168.00 .do Do. Bernabe Morell Joaquin Alegret. 1 crystal lamp 6 compasses 1 clock 5.00 3.00 8.00 .do Do. 12 lecture sets 36.00 2.40 6 rulers 3.00 6 squares 3.00 9 protractors. 3.60 11 maps (America) 33.00 1 inkstand. 3.00 84.00 .do Do. Manuel Garcia Francisco Companioni Martines & Mendez 11 water deposits 33.00 .do Do. 4 jar stands. 10.90 do Do. 75 schoolbooks $4.01 288 writing books. 5.80 17 buckets... 13.60 17 wash basins. 6.12 Date. Apr. 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 311. Elio Diaz Domingo Lopez Alvera & Co Solana & Co 17 brooms. 7.65 64 towels 12.80 6 soap trays. 1.50 34 cakes soap 3.40 17 sponges 6.70 3 sets geometry 18.00 1 ream writing paper. 3.45 3 boxes pens.. 4.40 4 liters ink. 4.00 17 dusters. 2.21 12 flags 19.20 100 pencils. 5.95 17 sheets blotting paper 1.70 204 penholders. 5.95 17 water pitchers. 3.74 204 inkstands. 10. 20 2 rulers 3.00 3 protractors 3.00 141.38 For use in the public schools at Que- mado de Guines. Disposed of by Antonio Lopez, mayor. 8 blackboards 20.56 16 washstands 16.64 37.20 .do Do. 10 benches. 16.00 1 writing table 3.62 2 blackboards 2.26 8 benches. 18.16 4 jar stands. 9.08 2 bookcases. 7.30 56.42 For use in public schools at Calabazar. Disposed of by Leopoldo Ramos, mayor. 234 writing books. 7.80 354 schoolbooks.. 25.75 6 bottles ink. 4.20 4 boxes pens. 42 penholders 1 box chalk 1 blackboard 1.60 1.68 1.00 3.50 1 portfolio. 1.40 1 table cover 1.10 Writing paper 1.00 49.03 ..do Do. 1½reams paper 4.70 6 sheets blotting paper .30 1 bottle ink. .40 1 liter ink 1.00 3 rubber erasers .45 2 steel erasers 1.15 3 boxes pens. 3 waste baskets. 3 inkstands. 12 penholders 2.00 3.00 6.50 .50 312 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Apr. 24 | Solana & Co Articles. $0.80 Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. 2 sponge baskets. 1 bookbinder's awl. .15 Spanish gold 20.95 Reduced to U. S. currency $19.13 For use in the office of the public | Disposed of by D. Lombillo Clark, works, department, Santa Clara. 11 reams writing paper.. chief engineer. $4.70 6 sheets blotting paper .30 pencils. .37 1 pair shears. 1.25 1 bottle ink. .40 1 liter ink 1.00 2 spools thread .60 3 boxes paper fasteners. 1.05 1 paper needles. .20 1 box pens. .60 3 blotter holders. 2.40 1 portfolio 1.00 1 bottle mucilage. .60 2 paper files 6 paper weights 3 rulers 3 penracks 3 penwipers 1 set blank books. 2 paper files 1.20 1.50 2.15 90 .90 3.75 1.50 3 paper hooks .45 Spanish gold 26.72 Reduced to U. S. currency 24.40 ..do Do. 4 packing boxes 2.85 .do Do. 17 liters ink. $20.40 8 boxes pens. 4.40 84 large earthen jars 10.20 288 penholders. 6.00 12 brooms 3.00 576 writing books. 12.00 48 pencils.. 2.00 36 schoolbooks 9.00 12 pounds chalk. 1.00 68.00 For use in the public schools, Cruces. Disposed of by Ricardo Diaz, mayor. 3 reams writing paper. 14.50 1 liter ink 1.50 2 boxes pens. 1.50 Pablo Urrechaga J. P. Sanchez. Diego Velazco. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 313 Manuel Fuentes. Diego Velazco. Gregorie Pauleto Juan E. Valdes 3 quires manila paper Blotting paper 3.00 .33 20.83 For use in the office of the court of | Disposed of by Roberto Mendez, judge; first instance, Santa Clara. quantity blotting paper not stated. For use in the public schools at Disposed of by Gabriel Cordova, Vueltas, Cuba. mayor. 204 schoolbooks. 18.90 1 ream writing paper. 1 music book 3.00 · 3.10 25.00 21 reams writing paper. 12.75 1 box pens. .75 1 liter ink 1.50 2 sheets blotting paper .40 3 pencils. 30 1 inkstand. 75 3 penholders 19 16. 64 7 schoolbooks 1.70 36 writing books. 1.02 12 inkstands. 60 24 penholders 68 Chalk 25 4.25 For use in the office of the jail, Disposed of by Rafael Gomez, jailer. Santa Clara. For use in the school of the jail, Disposed of by Rafael Gomez, jailer; Santa Clara, Cuba. quantity chalk not stated. For use in the office of the adminis- trator of finance, Trinidad, Santa Clara. Disposed of by Antonio Pomares, ad- ministrator; quantity paper, stamps, and pens purchased not stated. Writing paper Pens.. 1.75 .30 Letter paper. .20 1 liter ink 1.25 75 envelopes. 60 1 bar sealing wax . 15 Postage stamps.. 3.25 7.50 2 reams writing paper. 8.50 2 brooms .90 1 quire writing paper. .30 1 can mineral oil. 2.00 1 rubber stamp 3 bottles ink. 1 cashbook 1.34 1.10 3.86 1 liter ink 1.50 1 box pens. 80 1 sheet blotting paper. .10 1 ream writing paper. 4.00 1,000 envelopes 6.35 Writing paper.. 1.40 Pens. .40 Postage stamps. 4.55 1 bottle mucilage 30 30.75 For use in the office of the adminis- trator of finance, Santa Clara. Disposed of by Alyandro T. Ruiz, ad- ministrator. 314 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Juan E. Valdes [Personal property purchased by Justiniano Pedraza, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Disposition and use. Remarks. Amounts. liter ink Blotting paper. $0.75 .10 $7.50 For use in the office of the adminis- trator of finance, Remedios. Villar & Co ream writing paper. 1.00 Disposed of by Isidro Gonzalez, ad- ministrator; quantity paper, pens, and stamps not stated. 1 box paper fasteners. 20 2 penholders .12 2 pencils.. .12 box pens.. .34 500 blank forms 2.40 Postage stamps. 6.00 10. 18 Juan Echumendia. 5 reams writing paper. 15.00 For use in the office of the adminis- | Disposed of by Ismael Cespedes, ad- trator of finance, Cienfuegos. ministrator; quantity stamps not stated. 1 bottle ink. 1.30 1 box pens. 80 2 penholders 1.00 1 paper weight 2.13 Blotting paper. .60 20.83 Juan E. Valdes 6 reams writing paper. For use in the office of the court of Disposed of by Antonio Rivero, judge. first instance, Sagua. 25.00 2 blank books 10.00 2 boxes pens.. 1.00 2 boxes paper fasteners. 1.00 1,000 envelopes 4.50 6 sheets blotting paper .50 Blank forms 8.00 50.00 A. Olazar 3reams writing paper. 15.75 1 box pens.. .75 Blotting paper. .16 16.66 Andres S. Moreno. 3 reams writing paper. For use in the office of the civil gov- Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, gov- ernment, Santa Clara. ernor; quantity blank forms not stated. For use in the office of the court of Disposed of by Ramon J. Madrigal, first instance, Sancti Spiritus. judge. 10.50 1,000 envelopes 6.25 1 liter ink 1.00 1 bottle stamp ink. .75 1 box pens. 1.25 Sealing wax, thread, needles, muci- lage 1.08 20.83 For use in the office of the court of Disposed of by Miguel Gutierrez, first instance, Cienfuegos. judge; quantity sealing wax, thread, needles, and mucilage not stated. Date. Apr. 24 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 315 Palacio & Estrada 5 portfolios 6.10 1,000 blank forms. 4.00 ream writing paper. .85 Postage stamps. 2.90 13.85 For use in the office of administrator of finance, Sagua. Disposed of by Antonio Masferrer, administrator; quantity postage stamps not stated. Pedro Villalonga. 150 writing books.. 3.25 6 small bottles ink .20 242 schoolbooks 24.40 31 penholders 1.05 · 1 liter ink 2 boxes chalk. 5 sponges 1 broom .75 1.00 .50 .10 12 slates 1.00 1 box crayons 50 · 2 boxes pens. 1.00 ream writing paper. .65 Writing paper 40 34.80 Diego Velazco. Jose Martinez 2 blank books 14.00 Justiniano A. Pedraza. M. Ruiz & Co Diego Velazco 45 benches. 45 hatracks $67.50 45.00 112.50 Postage stamps. 4 rubber stamps.. 12.00 2 varas Irish linen cloth $0.25 4 pieces red tape.. .40 6 sponges. 1.10 3 packages chalk. .40 18 sheets invoice paper. .15 1 box paper fasteners. .30 2 crystal tumblers 1.20 3 paper hooks 1.20 1 paper pins 1 pair shears. • 16 varas hemp.. 2 wastebaskets 1 box pens. .10 1.23 .30 2.00 .70 1 blotter holder. 1.00 1 bottle stamp ink. 20 1 broom .30 1 ream writing paper 4.00 1 valve 1,50 1.10 For use in the public schools at Car- tagma. For use in the office of civil records, Santa Clara. For use in the public schools at Santo Domingo, Cuba. For use in the office of the treasurer of finance, Santa Clara. Disposed of by Severino Oviedo, mayor; quantity writing paper not stated. Disposed of by Jose Berenguer, mayor. Disposed of by Gustava Casanova, mayor. Disposed of by F. Lopez Leiva, ad- ministrator; quantity purchased not specified. For use in the office of civil govern- Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil ment, Santa Clara. governor. 316 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Date. Articles. [Personal property purchased by Justiniano A. Pedraza, disbursing officer at Santa Clara, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Amounts. Remarks. Apr. 24 Diego Velazco 2 office railings.. 500 blank forms $18.78 4.00 $39.11 For use in the office of the advanced Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Fedon, school, Santa Clara. director. P. P. Elejande & Co 6 chairs. 12.00 3 revolving chairs. 38.00 4 revolving chairs. 20.00 10 armchairs 86.00 6 bookcases. 120.00 1 floor rug • 9.00 12 cuspidors 6.45 1 washstand 7.00 1 jar stand.. 15.00 1 parlor table. 7.00 1 clock 5.00 1 hall rack 10.00 1 inkstand. 5.00 2 office bureaus. 220.00 1 washstand. 35.00 1 dresser. 70.00 8 brass platings. 32.00 697.45 For use in office of civil government, Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, gover- Santa Clara. nor. Julio S. Montero & C ream writing paper. 3.50 1 text-book. 3.50 12 cuspidors 7.50 1 inkstand. 2.50 1 blotter holder .70 1 paper weight .60 25 envelopes.. .10 1 bristol board.. .08 18.48 For use in office of civil government, Santa Clara; advanced school, Santa Clara. Disposed of by Manuel Felipe Ledon, director. 158.44 For use in office of civil government, Santa Clara. Diego Velazco 48 chairs. 115.84 1 office bureau 42.60 Jose Villapol 54 chairs. 44.95 16 rocking-chairs. 40.00 6 piece tables. 7.80 6 writing tables 30.60 6 iron washstands 5.10 6 filters 42.50 7 dusters. 6.30 5 call bells. 2.00 Do. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 317 18 notebooks 7.50 6 schoolbooks 5.25 5 clocks. 26.50 218.50 For use in public schools at Cien- Disposed of by Jorge Roderiguez, fuegos. mayor. Jose Mia. Gonzalez 6 bookcases 11 blackboards 30 hatracks 63.00 41.00 12.00 32 benches. 68.00 2 hatracks 2.00 1 call bell. 1.50 1 box geometric models 2.50 24 chairs 26.00 1 revolving chair. 4.00 1 bench. 2.00 Fernandez & Perez. Francisco H. Mallo. Anadeto Guzman Juan E. Valdes 1 abacus 1.50 223.50 6 maps (Cuba). • 7 electric bells, complete 5 door screens, 1 bookcase. 150.00 2 reams writing paper 2,000 blank forms. 1 liter ink $9.50 18.75 · 1.50 29.75 26 ..do 240 blank forms 3.50 500 envelopes. 5.00 1 ream writing paper. 5.00 1 liter ink 1.50 Postage stamps. 1.66 16.66 28 Julio S. Montero 1 Remington typewriter machine.. 112.00 1 typewriter table 8.00 2 boxes carbon paper. 10.00 1 typewriting ribbon 1.00 3 reams typewriting paper 7.50 1 copyholder 3.50 142.00 Total 4,866.31 18.00 For use in public schools at Cruces For use in the public schools, San Fernando. Do. Do. 9.50 For use in the office of the civil gov- | Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil ernment, Santa Clara. .do governor. Installation of bells in- cluded in amount of bill. Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil governor. For use in the prosecuting office of the superior court of Santa Clara. Disposed of by Enrique Villuendas, prosecuting officer. For use in office of chief of police, Disposed of by Jose M. Gomez, civil Santa Clara. governor; quantity postage stamps not stated. For use in the office of the adminis- trator of finance, Santa Clara. Disposed of by F. Lopez Leiva, admin- istrator. 318 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Gustavo Casanova, administrator of the orphan asylum, disbursing officer at Santo Domingo, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Apr. Aurelio Puig 750 pounds rice $30.00 120 pounds lard.. 16.80 750 pounds potatoes 21.00 750 pounds black beans 24.00 2 cans mineral oil 4.60 75 pounds bacon. 10.50 150 pounds sugar 9.00 75 pounds coffee.. 17.25 2 boxes vermicelli. 3.80 2 cart loads firewood 8.00 12 pounds starch 1.20 50 pounds soap 4.35 5 boxes indigo. Spices 1.00 · 6.00 David Bastian Ramon Notiega 750 pounds meat. Bread Total For use in the orphan asylum at Disposed of by Gustavo Casanova, Santo Domingo. ...do mayor; quantity spices not stated. Disposed of by Gustavo Casanova, mayor. Disposed of by Gustavo Casanova, mayor; quantity not stated. [Personal property purchased by Capt. John Conkling, Fifth United States Artillery, collector of customs and disbursing officer at Trinidad, during the month of April, 1900.] $157.50 112.50 30.00 300.00 .do Apr. 30 Victorano S. Buraga. Apr. 500 blank forms $4.00 For use in the office of collector of customs, Cuba. [Personal property purchased by Capt. Herbert J. Slocum, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Quemados, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] 4 Sylvester Scovel. For use in connection with the con- struction and repair of public roads. Fuel for steam roller used for repairs to roads in and about the town of Quemados, Cuba. 1 steam road roller; 1 rock crusher; 1 16- horsepower portable engine; 1 15-ton portable bin. $5,675,00 13,632 pounds Cumberland coal 44.30 7.00 do 7.00 ..do A. V. Molina. Marianao and Habana Rwy. 2,000 pounds Pocahontas coal 6 Co., Limited. Fuel for steam roller used in con- structing road from Columbia Bar- racks to Vedado. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 319 Item of shoes not further described. Specific use not more definitely stated. 7 L. S. Edllblute 10 shoes $6.25 12 sewer gratings. 18.00 1 linchpin. .25 1 cart ring. .25 6 sledge handles. 1.20 4 mattock handles. .40 26.35 For use in connection with the sani- tary department at Quemados, Cuba. 10 Rambla & Bonza 5,100 blank forms. 56.39 2,000 envelopes 14.00 1 ink pad... 1.00 G. Gutierrez 14 Planiol & Cagiga 5,000 pounds lime. 71.39 17.50 Rural guard and administration Used for sanitary purposes at Mari- anao. 6,437 feet lumber 199.55 For use on road from Columbia Bar- racks to Vedado. Braulio and Lopez 2 desks $23.50 12 Grecian chairs. 12.00 4 iron shovels 2.70 8 brooms 4.85 2 pails. 1.00 2 carriage lamps, complete 8.00 52.05 For use at the barracks of the rural guard at Cabanos and Bahai Honda, Cuba. J. Alegret & Co 23 Knight & Wall Co. 54.05 Sanitation, Marianao Do. 2,002 feet lumber 2 calking irons.. $0.90 2 Coe wrenches. 2.30 16 pounds oakum 1.65 15 pounds wire nails. 60 2 kegs cut nails. 7.70 126 pounds wire rope. 17.64 12 §-inch clips 3.60 1 cold chisel. .35 34.74 For use on road from Columbia Bar- racks to Vedado. 25 pounds powder 11.25 25 pounds dynamite 8.75 · 400 feet fuse 3.60 23.60 24 Joseph Woodrow 2 barrels cement. 8.00 Harris Bros. & Co 1 Remington typewriter; 1 typewriter cover 93.25 ..do For use in connection with sanita- tion, Marianao. For use headquarters department of the provinces of Habana and Pinar del Rio. P. P. Elijalde & Co. 1 flat-top desk $30.00 1 revolving chair 26 Ruiz & Bro 500 blank forms. 100 blank forms. 14.00 44.00 .do 5.00 .do 1.50 do 320 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 1 [Personal property purchased by Capt. Herbert J. Slocum, Seventh United States Cavalry, disbursing officer at Quemados, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900]. From whom purchased. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Apr. 26 Ruiz & Bro. Articles. Amounts. 2,470 pounds oats $40.75 4,138 pounds hay 51.85 $92.60 Feed for animals of the sanitary de- partment, Marianao. 241 postage stamps. 4.82 1 can mineral oil 1.55 6.37 Rural guard and administration 6, 463. 25 Specific use not more definitely stated. [Personal property purchased by Jaime Garriga, director of the orphan asylum at Guines, disbursing officer at Guines, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Juan Ramos 2 bottles Scott's emulsion Total For use by the inmates of the or- phan asylum at Guines, in the province of Habana. ..do 23 prescriptions. $1.80 4.60 2 pounds boric acid 50 2 pounds chloride potash. .65 3 bottles hemoglobine wine 2.55 2 bottles Gandul's papayina wine 1.50 4 ounces chromic solution. 50 2 camel's-hair brushes. Medicines .20 .19 $12.49 Joaquin Gonzales Miguel Yzdinerdo Manuel Abalo 13 pounds meat.. 2.60 20 bags charcoal. 16.00 .do 14 bottles brandy. $1.95 21 spools cotton thread 1.56 2 iron buckets 1.10 Eggs. 6.05 10.66 Ramon Garcia. Miguel Yzdinerdo .do 11 pair shoes. 8.00 ..do Francisco Suarez Espinosa 13 bags charcoal 9.10 .do 5 tonic wine $2.90 1 pound vaseline .50 Primo Garcia. Total 3.40 ..do 1 bottle brandy 1.20 ..do 63.45 Quantity of medicine purchased not specified. Quantity of eggs purchased not stated. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 321 I Apr. 10 A. Caraballo & Bro 1,348 pounds meat. [Personal property purchased by Francisco Canto, mayor of Sagua la Grande, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Disposed of by Francisco Canto, mayor of Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara. $200.88 For Manuel Perez Lopez use by the inmates of the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, in the province of Santa Clara, 2 barrels potatoes.. $8.00 3 boxes soap. 13.50 6 boxes indigo. .60 162 pounds coffee. 29.87 3 kegs lard 35.27 84 brooms 13.25 · 1 demijohn rum.. 1.25 1 empty demijohn... .30 3 pounds corn meal .20 3 pounds candles... .45 250 pounds jerked beef 33.75 15 gallons mineral oil 6.25 3,696 pounds rice 121.71 • 150 pounds starch 13.49 1 bottle olive oil. 334 pounds sugar 3 empty bags 1 box vermicelli. 4 strings garlic 12 pounds bacon 6 cans cocoa. .30 13.36 .70 1.75 1.50 1.50 .90 270.82 Do. Spanish gold 297.90 Reduced to U. S. currency Luis Vega & Co 37 varas assorted cloth $3.30 288 mother-of-pearl buttons 54 spools cotton thread 1.10 4.80 90 varas chintz cloth 11.25 13 pair stockings 2.25 1 piece satin ribbon .90 9 sewing-machine needles. 35 2 varas ribbon... 1.50 12 whalebones. .20 2 pieces thread ribbon. .20 6 boxes hooks and eyes. 30 3 linen handkerchiefs. .90 8 varas satin ribbon 1.20 Spanish gold 28. 25 Reduced to U. S. currency 21.58 do Do. Juan M. Echemendia. ream paper $3.00 1 liter ink 1.10 400 envelopes. 1.00 11189—Y Y——21 322 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Francisco Canto, mayor of Sagua la Grande, disbursing officer at Sagua la Grande, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Articles. Juan M. Echemendia 4 blank books 1 copy book Santos Delgado……. Gerardo Bonau.. Pedro Sanchez $3.60 1.00 Spanish gold Reduced to U. S. currency 9.70 $8.82 Bread 9.46 .do 16 bags coke 10.40 do For use by the inmates of the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, in the province of Santa Clara. Disposed Disposed of by Francisco Canto, mayor of Sagua le Grande, province of Santa Clara. Disposed of by Francisco Canto, mayor. Quantity not specified. Disposed of by Francisco Canto, mayor. 240 varas white cloth. $18.57 162 varas brown cloth 11.91 30.48 .do Do. 324 varas brown cloth 23.50 do Do. 21 jars milk 11.84 .do Do. 62 jars milk. 23.68 .do Do. 600 blank forms 1.99 For use in the directors' office of the Do. orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, in the province of Santa Clara. 1 rubber stamp, complete. 2.50 .do Do. 1 tinned ladle $0.10 1 skimmer .10 3 lamp chimneys. 1.45 8 lamp wicks. .60 4 patent lanterns. 3.70 2 camel's hair brushes. .20 Chalk .20 2 boxes crayons 1.80 4 padlocks. 1.80 2 bolts 1.75 1 bottles varnish 1.20 11 bottles turpentine .45 1 bottle burnt oil.. .30 2 iron pots... 4.00 2 varas oilcloth. 1.50 1 portable stove 1.50 12 smoothing irons 2.70 2 cans paint 43 1 milk strainer 1 burner .25 .20 : 1 pair scissors 1.50 2 pounds wire .10 1 round brush .25 Amalia F. Arenas. Manuel Caraballo Leiva & Quinones. Manuel Estrada Jose Lopez Visiedo Date. Apr. 10 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 323 9.17 For use by the inmates and in the repairs of the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, province of Santa Clara. For use in the orphan asylum at Sagua la Grande, in the province of Santa Clara. Disposed of by Francisco Canto, mayor. Quantity of chalk and potash not stated. Potash. .20 6 pounds red ocher. .25 Spanish gold. 26.53 Reduced to U. S. currency 24.11 Manuel Carabello 3 loads wood, burning. Total 649.23 [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. P. Berry, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 9 Luis Gonzalez Genaro Vizcaino Irene Gonzalez Pablo Rodriguez Jose Garriga.. Manuel Rua... Antonio Rodriguez. 10 Angel Garcia. Gabriel Diaz. 14 Francisco Cabanas Genaro Vizcaino 21 Hubbell, Nicholas & Co Gomez, O'Brien Co Manuel Tellado J. Z. Horter Fred Wolfe. Luis Gonzalez Ignacio Rodriguez Genaro Vizcaino Henry Rice & Son. 86 carloads stone 228 carloads stone 160 carloads stone 117 carloads stone 107 carloads stone 141 carloads stone 116 liters milk 81 feet pipe 4 carloads wood · For use in the sanitation department, Cardenas. For use in the orphan asylum at Disposed of by Francisco de Arguelles, Maximo Gomez. For use in sanitation department at mayor. $55.90 For use in the sanitation department at Cardenas. 148.20 do. 104.00 .do 76.05 do 69.55 .do 91.65 .do 11.60 For use in the asylum, Cardenas 12.27 15.35 4 tons lime 26.00 Cardenas. 236 carloads stone 153.40 .do 2 sets harness. 16.00 .do 12 water-closets, complete. $162.00 4 urinals. 28.00 7 bath tubs 115.50 305.50 do 7 cords wood 21.00 .do 4 horse collars. $14.00 4 bridles. 12.00 26.00 do 4 mules. 640.00 do 89 carloads stone 57.85 .do 89 carloads stone 57.85 .do 137 carloads stone 89.05 .do 1 laundry stove.. $7.20 12 feet iron pipe. 2.40 3 corrugated elbows. .45 10.05 For use in the children's asylum, Cardenas. 324 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by First Lieut. A. P. Berry, Tenth United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Cardenas, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. From whom purchased. Francisco Cabanas 5 tons lime $32.50 Manuel Tellado 8 cords wood 25.50 For use in sanitation department, Cardenas. .do Martinez & Co.. 1 blank book $1.50 3,700 blank forms. 8.50 Spanish gold 10.00 Reduced to U. S. currency 9.09 For use in the administration of public work at Cardenas. 24 thumb tacks. $0.30 1 box fasteners .40 12 notebooks ... .40 12 sheets blotting paper .88 4 boxes rubber bands. 3.45 5.43 .do Pedro Ramirez Ignacio Rodriguez Irene Gonzalez. Manuel Rua.. Ignacio Rodriguez Pedro Ramirez Luis Gonzalez 73 carloads stone 21 carloads stone 48 carloads stone 78 carloads stone 45 carloads stone 67 carloads stone 47.45 do 13.65 do . 31.20 .do 50.70 do 29.25 .do 43.55 .do 76 carloads stone 49.40 do Emilio Rivero 56 carloads stone 36.40 .do Jesus Valdes.. 35 carloads stone 22.75 do Fulgencio Calzadilla 27 carloads stone 17.55 .do Antonio Arvelo 16 carloads stone 10.40 do Manuel Hernandez 14 carloads stone 9.10 do Liborio Valenzuela 34 carloads stone 22.10 do Pedro Ramirez. 63 carloads stone 40.95 do Jose Herandez 12 carloads stone 7.80 do Isidro Gandarilla Juan Puron Miguel Vega Enrique Ponce Francisco Montel Desiderio Rodriguez. Pablo Rodriguez Genaro Gallon' Manuel Rua... 42 carloads stone 27.30 do 51 carloads stone 33.15 .do 15 carloads stone 33 carloads stone 13 carloads stone 53 carloads stone 56 carloads stone 29 carloads stone 9.75 do 21.45 do 8.45 do - - 34.45 do 36.40 .do 18.85 do 72 carloads stone 46.80 do Irene Gonzalez. 66 carloads stone 42.90 .do Jose Garriga………. 15 carloads stone 9.75 do Pedro Hernandez 22 carloads stone 14.30 .do Genaro Vizcaino 44 carloads stone 28.60 .do Luis Gonzalez 12 carloads stone 7.80 .do Pablo Rodriguez 69 carloads stone 44.85 do Date. 30 Apr. 28 21 30 14 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 325 $15.64 17.50 13.00 7.50 10.80 1.60 6 pounds corn flour. Irene Gonzalez Jose Rodriguez Francisco Martell Total 49 carloads stone 5 carloads stone 22 carloads stone · 31.85 .do 3.25 .do 14.30 .do 2, 926. 24 [Personal property purchased by Roberto R. Luaces, president of the Hospital San Juan de Dios, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 17 Salvador Garrega. 460 pounds rice. 200 pounds Spanish beans. Pounds beans... 75 pounds lard. 60 pounds coffee. 80 pounds salt - .36 25 pounds onions .93 12 pounds olive oil 2.50 85 pounds chocolate. 15.30 85 pounds sugar 5.52 3 pounds pepper. .45 135 pounds potatoes. 4.72 37 pounds codfish. 3.75 4 boxes vermicelli. 8.00 2 boxes condensed milk. 15.00 2 strings garlic 1.20 1 demijohn vinegar 1.10 1 gallon wine. 2.75 25 pounds soap 1.25 2 boxes kerosene oil 7.80 930 pounds beef.. 167.40 3,100 rations bread. 71.60 44 bottles wine 9.90 $385.57 Manuel Fernandez Xiques. 3 pounds chalk. For use in the Hospital San Juan de Dios. .25 400 grams distilled water. 20 200 grams quinine. 40 1 pound sugar……… .80 1 pound bismuth. 3.00 200 grams arnica 2 kilograms cotton 4 bottles chloroform .20 5.40 3.20 400 grams alcohol .40 1 bottle quinine wine 1.55 5 ounces fluid extract "Damiane" 1.40 400 grams "Facourd tonic. .40 200 grams distilled water. 2 bottles "Bondalt" pepsin .20 2.35 200 grams chloride acid 4 sponges .40 2.00 326 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Roberto R. Luaces, president of the Hospital San Juan de Dios, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Apr. 17 Manuel Fernandez Xiques pound sandal. $3.15 1 ounce quinine. 1.75 1 pound "Chopart" potion 1.75 30 grams mercury .15 5 grams zinc sulphate .05 1 pound boric acid. .40 1 kilogram fenic acid. 1.50 115 grams sarsaparilla .60 1 bottle "Chopotea" wine .40 30 grams quinine... 3.00 30 grams iodide .35 30 grams "Gondret" pomade .25 4 bottles morphine 1.30 2 bottles kola. 1.70 2 bottles quinine wine 3.10 500 grams codeine 60 1 bottle tar sirup .60 1 ounce hemoglobin 1 box ochoa pills 70 grams iodide 400 grams tar sirup .90 1.30 .90 .40 2 bottles "Lubin water 2.40 6 bottles chloride. 4.35 2 bottles "Johnson wine "" 1.45 1 pound sugar .80 1 kilogram carbolic acid 1.50 pound salicylate sodium. 1.00 6 ounces iodoform... 2.90 4 ounces laudanum .75 1 bottle ammonia 1 kilogram vaseline 10 grams codeine. 3 ounces gum arabic 1 bottle cod-liver oil. .60 1.60 3.00 .30 1.20 1 kilogram boric acid 1 bottle "Jollet" sirup 2 bottles quinine wine 1 funnel pound tartar emetic .80 400 grams alcohol 6 ounces bromide potassium. 40 90 60 3. 10 1.45 1 ounce listerine. ounce opium 1 bottle "Belloc" coal pound salicylate bismuth 1 ounce bisulphate quinine 1.80 .30 .10 .50 1.50 응​영영 ​PERSONAL PROPERTY. 327 1 ounce quinine 1.90 1 bottle "Chopart" potion 1.75 10 yards gauze 3.00 100 grams permanganate potassium. .40 1 bottle strychnine 30 50 grams sulphate iron .25 2 bottles "Bayarei" wine 2.40 6 bottles Hobbs pills. 2.10 2 bottles tar sirup 1.20 250 grams tolu extract. 1.50 1 package headache powder .40 4 boxes "Ochoa" pills 5.20 2 bottles quinine wine 3.10 1 bottle tonic potion. 1.00 1 box gelatin capsules. .40 1 bottle arnica. 1.20 1 bottle hemoglobine wine .80 4 bottles pills 1.30 15 grams antipyrine .25 $108.95 494.52 For use in the Beneficencia [Personal property purchased by Francisco Flores Jimenez, president of the Hospital San Lazaro, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 30 Salvador Garriga 628 pounds rice.. 223 pounds beans. 257 pounds potatoes Total $20.41 17.53 8.99 60 pounds coffee. 14.52 83 pounds salt 1.66 30 pounds bacon. 3.00 123 pounds vermicelli 11.07 267 pounds codfish 18.69 16 pounds onions .64 1 pound red pepper. .15 80 pounds lard 8.00 14 pounds starch .98 18 pounds chocolate. 2.88 119 pounds sugar 4.40 25 pounds soap 1.62 425 pounds fresh meat. 74.37 1 string garlic .65 1 box mineral oil. 3.50 3 liters oil .54 1 liter vinegar .05 1,284 rations bread 40.61 · 6 cartloads wood 13.50 255 bottles milk 17.85 $265.61 Supplies purchased for the Hospital San Lazaro. 328 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Francisco Flores Jimenez, president of the Hospital San Lazaro, disbursing officer at Puerto Principe, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. Apr. 30 Eligio Hernandez Vegetables 100 pounds corn 3 sacks charcoal. $1.50 · 3.00 1.50 Ulpiano Mugarra. 4 pairs locks. .60 $9.00 Supplies purchased for the Hospital Quantity vegetables purchased not San Lazaro. specified. 24 brooms .64 Alfredo Alvarez 30 prescriptions. 1.24 .do 13.25 3 bottles Rob Dupont.. 4.80 2 bottles morphine lozenges. .60 270 grams sulphate soda. .30 8 liters carbolic acid.. 6.40 30 sulphate quinine pills 50 2 soda purges. 20 40 Blanchard pills.... 30 valerianate quinine pills .50 30 capsules codfish oil .30 .25 1 bottle Fellows's sirup. 1.75 60 grams black tea .20 1 porous plaster · .15 40 grams tincture arnica .10 1 ounce camphor. .10 bottle sedative water .25 100 grams boric acid. .10 120 grams vaseline .65 1 bottle Bravais iron .90 2 ounces borage .10 Matias Prats. 31.40 6 pairs sandals. 1.25 .do ..do Total 308.50 [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Apr. 18 Knight & Wall Co 12 pick handles.. $2.40 1 Chesterman's tape. 4.00 176 pounds tool steel 21.12 10 gallons kerosene oil 3.50 81 pounds round bar iron .32 4 pairs B. S. tongs. 4.00 200 pounds coal 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY. 329 1 forge. 1 railroad plow. 1 railroad plow. · • 15.00 42.00 42.00 12 D. H. shovels. 9.00 12 railroad picks, complete 10.20 1 flatter 1.25 6 road scrapers, with handles 63.00 12 pick handles 2.40 1 Chesterman's tape. 4.00 1 barrel tar.. 8.00 2 tar brushes 3.00 1 whitewash brush .60 173 pounds tool steel. 20.76 150 pounds anvil (1) 18.00 3 sledges.. 2.88 5 sledge handles. 1.00 200 pounds coal 1.00 8 pounds round iron. .32 6 shovels 4.00 6 P. B. hammers. 3.90 2 sledges. 2.88 4 yards drawing paper 2.80 6 meters paper (x sec.) 1.12 75 meters paper (back linen sec- tion 1.31 1 T square. 80 2 drawing pens. 1.70 1 compass 1.40 1 large single compass .35 1 small single compass .20 6 lead pencils .75 2 bottles drawing ink 70 4 drawing pens, complete 20 16 brass thumb tacks 35 3 rubber erasers 1 protractor .30 50 $304.01 13 Andres del Rio & Co. 7 | Knight & Wall Co. 6,732 feet lumber 500 sheets letter paper 13 | Gomez, O'Brien & Co 14 Faustino Alvarez & Co 12 shower baths 4 pounds glue 10 pounds salt 49 elbows. 1 pin screw. 5 nipples 25 reducers $0.72 .12 4.32 1.25 3.30 1.96 169.78 2.75 33.75 Used in connection with plans, sur- veys, and construction of public road near Cabanas, Cuba. Used in construction of noncommis- sioned officers' quarters and sentry boxes at Guanajay, Cuba. Used in office of disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba. Used in bath house, Guanajay Bar- racks, Guanajay, Cuba. 330 PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Remarks. Date. From whom purchased. Apr. 14 Faustino Alvarez & Co. 34 tees $5.46 1 bottle turpentine 20 1 bottle burnt oil .20 1 bottle lubricating oil .40 10 gallons lubricating oil. 13.00 1 bottle olive oil. .20 50 feet fuse .30 873 pounds iron pipe 61.11 6 pipe stopcocks. 4.50 24 pipe plugs 1.53 24 pipe unions. 5.23 200 feet gutter iron 40.00 400 feet galvanized-iron pipe. 15.00 1 package tacks .06 2 valves 13.50 1 pipe die. 18.50 2 wing plows 3.80 22 packages tacks 1.54 18 pounds glue 3.24 3 brushes .40 1 iron bucket. .56 147 feet galvanized.iron pipe. 11.76 8 pipe plugs .83 18 pipe elbows. 1.37 36 pounds coal .54 26 rubber packing 5.20 2 pipe stopcocks 1.10 1 bottle oil .80 2 pipe unions. .22 36 feet rubber hose 9.00 1 hose nozzle 80 6 couplings. .42 1 box polish .15 5 pounds salt .07 $232.66 2 enameled bath tubs 75.00 2 enameled lavatories 19.00 1 gallon varnish.. 1.61 1 varnish brush .32 5 gallons boiled linseed oil. 3.70 25 gallons turpentine. 20.75 100 pounds white lead. 11.10 15 pounds paraffin 3.75 1 brush 70 Fixtures for water supply, barracks and quarters and target range at Guanajay, Cuba. PERSONAL PROPERTY. 331 Bath fixtures for the hospital at Guanajay Barracks, Cuba. Used in the office of the disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba. Used for fuel in steam roller Quantity and quality of bags not stated. 2 barrels cement 7.30 143.23 7 Harris Bros. & Co. 2 gross steel pens 1.80 1 wire letter basket. 1.00 2 wastebaskets 2.00 2 quarts black ink. 2.50 4 glass inkstands 2.00 2 sponge cups with sponges 1.00 4 paper cutters.. .80 6 gross rubber bands 4.50 2 boxes paper fasteners. .60 1,000 envelopes 5.25 1 box carbon paper. 5.00 1 ream manifold paper 1.70 1 typewriter ribbon 1.00 4 steel erasers.. 3.00 32. 15 13 Manuel J. Martinez 8,000 pounds coal. Bags 25.60 3.65 29.25 Knight & Wall Co. 2 kegs nails. 7.80 36 sand files 6 round brushes 6 flat brushes. 25 gallons boiled oil 4.25 5.50 9.00 18.75 10 gallons turpentine. 100 pounds white lead. 7.50 10.50 5 gallons coach varnish 52 gallons metallic paint 9.50 44. 20 117.00 14 Adolfo E. Mueller & Co. 2 bell traps 2 cast-iron bends 2.00 .90 2.90 11 13 Knight & Wall Co. Harris Bros. & Co. 25 barrels cement 1 Remington typewriter. 100.00 108.00 13 Donegan & Swift 2 sets grates, 12 hand-hole plate yokes, 120.00 2 hand-hole plates, 24 boiler tubes, 24 gaskets. 20 Manuel J. Martinez. 2,000 pounds coal. 10 bags $6.40 .91 7.31 24 Adolfo E. Mueller & Co. 8 enameled bath tubs 208.00 27 Eduardo Usabiago. 1,000 meters crushed stone 28 M, P. Marcean 300 meters crushed stone For use in barracks and quarters at Guanajay, Cuba. Fixtures for the target range at Gua- najay, Cuba. Cement for public works. Used in the office of disbursing offi- cer at Guanajay, Cuba. Fixtures for use of the well at Gua- najay Barracks. Coal for the public road near Cavanas, Cuba. Used for company bath purposes in barracks at Guanajay, Cuba. 3,000.00 | Used on the public road near Cava- 675.00 nas, Cuba. do Specific use not more definitely stated. The working parts are all in dupli- cate. 332 PERSONAL PROPERTY. Remarks. [Personal property purchased by Second Lieut. Russell P. Reeder, First United States Infantry, disbursing officer at Guanajay, Cuba, during the month of April, 1900.] Date. From whom purchased. Articles. Amounts. Disposition and use. Apr. 19 United States Sanitary Co.. 1 sanitary dump cart $200.00 Used in sanitary department of Gua- najay, Cuba. 30 Zacarias Urra. 72 sacks lime 36.00 Used in connection with sanitation of Guanajay, Cuba. 24 Knight & Wall Co 25 gallons boiled linseed oil. 18.75 30 Arsena Mas 3,200 pounds steel rails 34 cubic meters stone $51.20 51.00 102.20 Used for painting roof of noncom- missioned officers' quarters at Gua- najay, Cuba. Used on the public road near Cavanas, Cuba. Pablo Caro 78 cubic meters stone 117.00 4,025 brick. 60.37 23,658 pounds steel rails 378.52 555.89 .do 27 Knight & Wall Co. 2 whitewash heads 1.20 1 barrel tar 8.00 2 100-foot tapes 10.00 1 block memorandum paper .30 2 notebooks .90 19 Antonio Fernandez 1,500 blank forms. 20.40 4.50 .do Used in office of commanding officer at Guanajay, Cuba. 20 Jose Nodarse 12 time books. $1.70 1 bottle ink. .15 1 bottle red ink .15 1 box steel pens .40 1 monthly time book. 3.84 2 boxes paper fasteners · 60 6.84 Used in office of public works at Specific use not more definitely stated. Guanajay, Cuba. 2 Pedro Fernandez. 2 pounds lime 24 25 pounds corn 35 2 empty tins. 838828 80 20 1.35 do Do. 30 Longino Rio Seco Pablo Caro Prudencio Martinez. Jose Sarrasino. 17,600 pounds sand 8.80 do Do. 30 sacks lime 15.00 .do Do. 61 carts mortar and concrete. 12.00 do Do. 1 can oil 1.80 Used for the rural guard at Mariel, Cuba. 1 can oil 1.80 Used for rural guard at Guanajay, Cuba. Total 6,271.12 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 3 9015 02327 5939 Replaced with 2002 Digital Copy *